That time I got the chance to be a speaker at one the legendary MoT London Meetups.
24 Sep 2025
A short story...
Three weeks ago, I uploaded a contribution abstract to the MoT website.
Two weeks ago, industrial action by underground staff caused a delay in the London Meetup 5.0.
A few days after the meetup was moved, Gary Shannon messaged me...
"Tom, do you remember the abstract you submitted? Well, I have a space on the re-scheduled event, do you fancy taking the slot?"
My response was, "Sure, why not!"
Five seconds later, the realisation strikes that I have just committed to something I am not prepared for. After much procrastination, work began on preparing my talk.
Less than 1 week ago I stood up on stage and did my first talk at a MoT Meetup.
What an incredible experience and a memory that I will not forget soon!
Three weeks ago, I uploaded a contribution abstract to the MoT website.
Two weeks ago, industrial action by underground staff caused a delay in the London Meetup 5.0.
A few days after the meetup was moved, Gary Shannon messaged me...
"Tom, do you remember the abstract you submitted? Well, I have a space on the re-scheduled event, do you fancy taking the slot?"
My response was, "Sure, why not!"
Five seconds later, the realisation strikes that I have just committed to something I am not prepared for. After much procrastination, work began on preparing my talk.
Less than 1 week ago I stood up on stage and did my first talk at a MoT Meetup.
What an incredible experience and a memory that I will not forget soon!
Tom Game
Software Quality & Test Engineer
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Software Quality and Test Engineer excited to apply my FMCG experience and passion for problem-solving within Technology.
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Rosie Sherry
Ah, nice, I'm glad that's how it worked out!
Bug congrats!
Simon Tomes
Love it. These things happen for a reason, my friend. Bug congrats!
Rosie Sherry
It actually shows the work that goes on behind the scenes to make things a reality, from you, from Gary, from TeamMoT. Often invisible glue work.
Gary Hawkes
Really inspiring Tom 🤜
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