First time meeting Joep Schuurkes at TestBash 2016

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In this memory: Joep Schuurkes Simon Tomes

I met Joep Schuurkes for the first time in Manchester at TestBash. 21st of October 2016. He was very cool! I remember us geeking out during an Open Space session a day or so later.

Simon Tomes
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Community Lead at Ministry of Testing
Hello, I'm Simon. Since 2003 I've had various roles in testing, tech leadership and coaching. I believe in the power of collaboration, creativity and community.
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