My 2026 Goals: Coming back stronger
12 Jan 2026
In this moment:
Richard Adams
After a year that mixed highs and lows, ending with me looking for work, I have three key goals to help me come back stronger.
1. Getting certified: I've started STEC and signed up for SQEC plus hope to complete more MoT courses as well as TryHackMe paths.
2. Getting back in the workplace: I'm open to a range of opportunities, from development through to quality leadership and even back to roots as a tester (STEC has made me excited at the prospect of hands on testing again!).
3. Getting back on stage: In 2022 and 2023 I spoke at a handful of events from conferences to meetups, which I've absolutely loved. This year I really want to get back to that, whether that is either contributing to a conference/meet up or getting selected with a pitch for 2027. Hopefully with a less shiny head than TestBash UK 2023!
1. Getting certified: I've started STEC and signed up for SQEC plus hope to complete more MoT courses as well as TryHackMe paths.
2. Getting back in the workplace: I'm open to a range of opportunities, from development through to quality leadership and even back to roots as a tester (STEC has made me excited at the prospect of hands on testing again!).
3. Getting back on stage: In 2022 and 2023 I spoke at a handful of events from conferences to meetups, which I've absolutely loved. This year I really want to get back to that, whether that is either contributing to a conference/meet up or getting selected with a pitch for 2027. Hopefully with a less shiny head than TestBash UK 2023!
Richard Adams
Senior Test Analyst
He / Him
Passionate about quality & testing. Creator of Threat Agents card game and regularly found chatting cyber security.
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Rosie Sherry
Nice set of goals, I will bear them in mind for 2026. :)
Simon Tomes
You're an awesome public speaker, Richard. I would very much welcome you back up on the stage.
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