2026 career highlight: Sharing the MoTaverse homepage with Lisa Crispin! π€©
02 Jul 2026
In this moment:
Lisa Crispin
Simon Tomes
2026 career highlight: Sharing the MoTaverse homepage with Lisa Crispin! π€©
2009 me would have no idea that he'd record a conversation with one of the author's of the book that shifted his whole perspective on testing.
Thank you, Lisa. ππ»Β
2009 me would have no idea that he'd record a conversation with one of the author's of the book that shifted his whole perspective on testing.
Thank you, Lisa. ππ»Β
Simon Tomes
Community Lead at MoTaverse
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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. π MoT-STEC qualified. I get real joy working with and supporting our wonderful MoTaverse community.
βThanks for making me feel so confident about myself.β | βI'm so grateful for all you do in the MoTaverse community, I learn so much as a result!β | βA simple chat with Simon in person absolutely changed everything.β | βSimon is one of the best people that I've ever met to have conversations with. He's so grounded in his way of thinking and articulates his thoughts so well and his feelings and his knowledge about community and everything.β
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Lisa Crispin
Aww! It was definitely my honor. And as I said on LinkedIn, I'm so grateful for all you do, Simon, here in the MoTaverse, that helps me learn! So much to learn!
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