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Drew Pontikis
Community Builder | Social Learner | Quality Leader
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My name is Drew, and I help communities succeed. Previously Head of Social Learning and leader of Communities of Practice Enablement team at PwC, I am currently looking for my next opportunity
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Learn how focusing on user value and trust gives you a clearer, more effective way to test data quality
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Code Review in the Age of AI
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Stack Overflow users don’t trust AI. They’re using it anyway
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Lead effectively by learning how to stay composed, organised, and focused while navigating the realities of consultancy work
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As per https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/using-ai-prompting-as-a-shift-left-tool-coaching-tool/86925 , I thought I'd share wider the prompt template I use to help Quality Engineers, Developers a...
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The Illusion of Control - Drew Pontikis
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See you at MoTaCon 2026!
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Join Drew Pontikis and Rosie Sherry
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Great to catch up with you over a call. I always feel inspired after our conversations!
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Great work on your TestBash Brighton sessions today - I really enjoyed the way you took models that you've learned and how you’ve practically employed them in the real world. Well done and thanks for sharing!
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