Gary Hawkes
QA Lead
He/Him
I am Open to Write, Mentor, Meet at TestBash, Speak
Software QA Lead and tester who loves to see people grow, processes continuously improve and help organisations understand and support Quality Engineering
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Embrace the chaos as testers share real-world struggles, celebrate Worldwide Tester Day, and tap into the MoTaverse for positive vibes, support, and fresh ideas.
I’m excited to share that, alongside TeamMoT, we’ll be gathering 50 Leaders in Quality on September 30th.
What looks like a one-day event is actually the beginning of a bigger journey: a committ...
Blog talking about whilst AI Agents and the associated vendor marketing can be a scary prospect for testers, there is one quality of humans that means you can relax and trust your people
Inspired by Aimans club post https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/why-human-centric-testing-matters-more-than-ever/86567/5
Learn from the mistakes and career lessons of an experienced leader to shape your path as a trusted leader in quality.
Notes of key moments and learnings from Leading with Quality - Podcast, where the guest was Gary Hawkes
The community discuss their excitement for TestBash and the value of community support. And ask, is there too much focus on AI right now?
How I feel AI is being pushed right now from certain quarters, encouraging blind faith and an abdication of responsibility
Discover how testers are using MCP servers, debate the reality of mandatory AI tracking at work, and celebrate community milestones from STEC to new job wins
Help a TestBash newbie get the most out of their first time. What advice can you share?
Towards the end of their conversation, Gary and Rosie touch on the concept of caring. Rosie comments that as long as we care, we will improve the quality of what we're building. Gary goes on to amp...
Our role as quality people is shifting.