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Ady Stokes
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I am Open to Write, Teach, Speak, Meet at MoTaCon 2026, Podcasting, Review Conference Proposals
STEC and SQEC Certified. MoT Ambassador, writer, speaker, accessibility advocate. Consulting, Leeds Chapter Lead. MoT Certs curator. Testing wisdom, friendly, songs and poems. Great minds think differently
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AI Chapter. Let's go
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Alex smashed it!
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This badge is awarded to members that are listed as hosts for an MoT Chapter Event in the MoTaverse.
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Hosted MoT Leeds
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Alex smashed it!
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Flying solo at MoT Leeds
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Alex smashed it!
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Meme moment at the Leeds Chapter
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"Joined and looking forward to seeing what the chapter comes up with. "
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We are finally having a dedicated AI Chapter in the #MoTaverse.
AI is changing the way people think, talk, or learn in the world of software as well as software testing.
This chapter is a focused s...
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MoT AI Chapter
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MoT AI Chapter
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MoT AI Chapter
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MoT AI Chapter
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MoT AI Chapter
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MoT AI Chapter
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MoT AI Chapter
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MoT AI Chapter
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MoT AI Chapter
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Evaluate the shift from "automate all" to "review all" by using AI agents for test plans while applying human-led ACE feedback to ensure code quality and business relevance.
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Software Testing Live: Episode 06 - Don't automate everything, review everything
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Software Testing Live: Episode 06 - Don't automate everything, review everything
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Software Testing Live: Episode 06 - Don't automate everything, review everything
awarded Emily O'Connor for:
Software Testing Live: Episode 06 - Don't automate everything, review everything
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Software Testing Live: Episode 06 - Don't automate everything, review everything
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Software Testing Live: Episode 06 - Don't automate everything, review everything
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19.0.0 of MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate
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18.5.0 of MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate
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Meme moment at the Leeds Chapter
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Meme moment at the Leeds Chapter
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Alex talked about cloud outages and how it affected his company’s coffee machine and one slide was meme worthyÂ
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Alex smashed it!
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Alex did a fantastic job of delivering his first public talk at the Leeds Chapter. Â Wry little feedback required. Watch for him at conferences soon.Â
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First time speaker
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First time speaker
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Alex’s first time speaking at the Leeds Chapter of Ministry of Testing at Hippo
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Hippo are great hosts
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A lovely spread of pizza for those attending the Leeds chapterÂ
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Flying solo at MoT Leeds
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Scott is on holiday and Colin is ill so I’m on my own tonight. Wish me luck.Â
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3.6.0 of MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate
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Member joined MoT Leeds chapter
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3.2.0 of MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate
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19.6.0 of MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate
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19.5.0 of MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate
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19.0.0 of MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate
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18.5.0 of MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate
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18.0.0 of MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate
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17.6.0 of MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate
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17.3.0 of MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate
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