Demi Van Malcot's first time co-hosting This Week in Testing with Ben Dowen
07 Feb 2025
So pleased to see Demi Van Malcot https://www.ministryoftesting.com/p/demivm co-host her first This Week in Testing with Ben Dowen https://www.ministryoftesting.com/p/fullsnacktester . They were a brilliant and welcoming duo who ensured everyone had space to share and expand the MoTaverse.
This Week in Testing is a weekly voice-only online gathering. Join us. 🙂
This Week in Testing is a weekly voice-only online gathering. Join us. 🙂
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. 🎓 MoT-STEC qualified. I get real joy working with and supporting our wonderful MoTaverse community.
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