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Ben Dowen
Lead Quality Engineer
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I explore the world of software development and testing. Join me as I continue my adventures, discovering the wonders of quality.
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“Bug! Bug! Bug!” shouted my seven year old son as I said goodbye to him for the day. He loves this Bug t-shirt.
So the two of us (Bug, not my son) stand ready at the train station. We’re all se...
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Thank you for demonstrating many helpful things during Episode 4 of Software Testing Live. Team MoT and the community are grateful. 🤩
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Software Testing Live Ep 4, The Awesome Power of Shifting Left
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What a great session, so many good insights and snippets, too many to log them all, but I very much enjoyed taking note of some of the words being used when talking about shifting left.
- What n...
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Anne-Marie reminds us of the reality of what we can and can't change when in a leadership position. And the binary nature can be profound when it comes to burnout.
This reminds me of Steven Cov...
is Open to Mentor
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This badge is awarded to members who host an episode of This Week in Quality.
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Quality Engineer Level 4 Apprenticeship... Completed It!
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In January 2024, I embarked not only on my first job in a new career, but also on a level 4 apprenticeship as a Quality Engineer. Fast forward to June 2025 and I received the email I had been wait...
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Hello, my name is Ben Dowen
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Hello, my name is Ben Dowen
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I’m coming from: Mansfield, England, UK
My role is: Lead Quality Engineer
I’d love to meet others who are into: Collaborative ways of working, quality leadership and anything technology
I'...
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I’m coming from: Mansfield, England, UK
My role is: Lead Quality Engineer
I’d love to meet others who are into: Collaborative ways of working, quality leadership and anything technology
I'...
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Thank you for going above and beyond in May 2025. Team MoT appreciates how you consistently support, develop, and grow our community. Your positive impact and interactions make a difference.
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Was a professional member in 2025
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Establishing exploratory testing using regular collaborative practice
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Prompt injections: A new opportunity for testers
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Generative AI apps and integrations are growing fast and so are the injection attacks. This time it's through harmless-looking plain text, aka prompts.
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Use these steps to ensure you never need to write a testing handover document again
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Discover how an Agile Definition of Done can promote shared ownership and incremental quality at every stage of the SDLC.
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This badge is awarded to members who co-host a Software Testing Live session
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Testers like to talk Ep 89
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Shop 'till you DROP; Software Testing Live: Episode 03
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Breaking news about breaking news Ep 87
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Do new testers really need to learn automation? Ep 86
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How crucial will the MCP approach be for AI Agents? Ep 85
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Supernova Showdown: the realities of Quality Coaching models
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Does the happy path make us happy? Ep. 84
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Software Testing Live: episode 02 - Access All areas
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Software Testing Live: episode 01 - Breaking the bank
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This Week in Testing - Episode 67 - 8 November, 2024
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99 Second Talks - Day 1 at TestBash Brighton 2024
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This Week in Testing Episode 57 - 23 August, 2024
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Panel Discussion: Automation Stories
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99 Second Talks - TestBash Autumn 2023
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Discussion: Driving a Culture of Quality
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99 Second Talks - TestBash UK 2023
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99 Second Talks - TestBash Spring 2023
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99 Second Talks - Test.bash(); 2021
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While working at Ada Health, I established exploratory testing in our Medical Knowledge teams, coaching them over a number of months using collaborative working sessions.
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While working at Ada Health, I established exploratory testing in our Medical Knowledge teams, coaching them over a number of months using collaborative working sessions.
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Where's Bug and Cosmo? – No. 28
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Can you find Bug, Cosmo the Space Duck and Space Seagull?
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