Gary Hawkes
QA Lead
He/Him
I am Open to Write, Mentor, Podcasting, CV Reviews
Software QA Lead and tester who loves to see people grow, processes continuously improve and help organisations understand and support Quality Engineering
Achievements
Certificates
Awarded for:
Achieving one or more Community Stars in five or more unique months
Activity
thanked contributors on:
My goal for 2026 is to become a better version of myself.
Self-reflection:
Looking at who I was yesterday and asking myself what one thing I can do today to be better - with patience and consis...
earned:
2026 Goal - Self Reflection
awarded Maithilee Chunduri for:
2026 Goal - Self Reflection
thanked contributors on:
Neil Taylor and I wondered if most folks really care if something has been created with AI. We also explored the impact AI has an on job security.
Neil made such a good point about the importanc...
earned:
The impact of AI on job security
Contributions
I enjoyed listening to Gary Hawkes and Parveen Khan during SQEC Module 4 Lesson 2.
I took notes...
See why sharing small things often is one of the most effective ways to learn and grow in your career
Explore how testers are blending AI with human judgment to improve exploratory testing, sharpen risk thinking, and stay accountable for quality in 2026.
Goals is a strong word. It implies that if you don't achieve them you've failed. To me its really identifying the things I want to explore. In the end it may end up a goal but it could also be some...
Discover how Quality Coaching approaches help teams surface, understand and solve their quality problems
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...
4 quality insights on what to do for the next generation of Quality Engineers
Boost your career in quality engineering with the MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate.
Being at Ito for 7 years, the team has been on a fantastic journey and I wanted to acknowledge and remember everyone that had been a part of that. So just thought I'd share a screen clip of our QA...
An exploration of test artefacts in relation to information, knowledge and product maintenance.
Celebrate the spooky side of quality as community members share their funniest, scariest, and most unforgettable stories that turn everyday mishaps into lessons worth laughing about.
