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Gary Hawkes
QA Lead
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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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Heck yeah! Bug congrats on reaching 100 community stars. I love all the things you do with the MoTaverse. Thank you. 🤩🏆 image
Heck yeah! Bug congrats on reaching 100 community stars. I love all the things you do with the MoTaverse. Thank you. 🤩🏆
99 Second Talks- TestBash Brighton / MoTaCon 2025 image
Taking Baby steps Regret joining because now I can't imagine a life without it Testing needs to happen everywhere Feedback is really important as a tester Keyboard short cuts Take a side step ...
They got the job! image
The MoTaverse was a witness to their job hunting journey.
Ito's QA Hall of Fame image
Ito's QA Hall of Fame
Ito's QA Hall of Fame image
Ito's QA Hall of Fame
Gary Hawkes
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Ito's QA Hall of Fame image
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...
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Ito's QA Hall of Fame image
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...
That Sip of Tea - My Daily Reminder That I Belong to the MoT Community image
It's been more than a month since I returned from MotaCon but still feels like it was yesterday. Though it was a busy month for me but every morning when I see these two mugs in my cupboard, it rem...
🎉500+ Stars on Ministry of Testing! image
A reminder that consistency, curiosity, and community truly accelerate growth. More learning. More giving. More growing.🌟
GOT THE JOB !!!! image
after so much waiting and anticipating , I am returning to my career after a full time parenting break. These 2 years were full of mixed feelings and self-doubts but I owe this community to back...
Thanks for sharing lots of interesting points in the TWiQ chat.  image
Thanks for sharing lots of interesting points in the TWiQ chat. 
Nice one for encouraging Scott Kenyon during This Week in Quality.  image
Nice one for encouraging Scott Kenyon during This Week in Quality. 
Gary Hawkes
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Leading With Quality - Brighton image
A one-day educational experience for quality engineering leaders
The MoTaverse community algorithm continues to evolve image
Learners and Teachers now earn stars
Thanks for going above and beyond in October 2025. Your community contributions are much appreciated. image
Thanks for going above and beyond in October 2025. Your community contributions are much appreciated.
Invest in test artefacts, they can last longer than the application's source code image
An exploration of test artefacts in relation to information, knowledge and product maintenance.
QA'ing the fresh grass: Guardians of the MoTaverse! image
Temperance and Vera doing some exploratory testing on some freshly-grown grass!
Invest in test artefacts, they can last longer than the application's source code image
Invest in test artefacts, they can last longer than the application's source code
Gary Hawkes
Gary Hawkes
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Invest in test artefacts, they can last longer than the application's source code image
An exploration of test artefacts in relation to information, knowledge and product maintenance.
Scout, Temperance and Vera: a Guardians of the MoTaverse trio image
The current members of the Sheasby Thomas cavy herd
Eddi and Sox: A pair of Guardians of the MoTaverse image
A pair of guardians, never seen apart! Sox (left) is a Jack Russell Terrier Mix and Eddi (right) is pure Jack Russell Terror...I mean Terrier. Strengths: - Eddi: Finding a way to lick your fac...
New profile pic, I moustache you a question. image
Did you like my new profile pic? Just letting you you know, this month I have been moustached for Movember. I hope you like it and please consider supporting Movember: https://en.wikipedia.or...
Parveen Khan – Quality > Test Automation image
Lead the change from automation-focused testing to holistic quality engineering that benefits everyone.
Something you shared during your Leading With Quality conversation sparked many discussions in This Week in Quality E... image
Something you shared during your Leading With Quality conversation sparked many discussions in This Week in Quality Episode 111. I'm glad your insights continue to inspire. Thank you!
Nobby - Guardian of the MoTaverse image
Occasionally mentioned as QA Cat in the internal Slack (even has his own dedicated emotes) Superpowers: - Not Impressed by developers - Has a brother - Silent but deadly Weaknesses: - Ha...
Willow - Guardian of the MoTaverse image
Willow is your super fluffy Samoyed! 🐶 Superpowers: - Sweetest dog ever to exist and very affectionate - Smiles for the camera with his signature “Sammy smile” - Stunning white fur! - Smells...
Poppy - Guardian of the MoTaverse image
Poppy is your frenchie/pitbull guardian! 🐶 Superpowers: - A professional sleeper - Ability to always look sad and neglected even though she is actually a spoiled princess - Can sneakily eat l...
Jussi (spirit) Guardian Of the MoTaverse image
Jussi - not long gone, but always in our thoughts - one of those dogs who made everything better. He is your friend, your partner, your defender your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader...
Immy - Guardian of the MoTaVerse! image
Strengths - - The appearance of total innocence - Relentless obsession with where the treats live (at home, at the vets, in the pet shop) - Sleeping Weaknesses - Stopping for a lie down i...
Max the intelligent: Guardian of the MoTaverse image
The smartest and possibly grumpiest dog we had. Max had the nickname grumpy old man when he turned grey around 5 years old.
The gorgeous Roxy: Guardian of the MoTaverse image
Only in our lives for a few years, Roxy was the most loving dog we ever had.
Workshop laughter image
The best kind of learning is fun learning
Two quality people! image
Eamon Droko and Ayesha Saeed showing off their swag! Postman duck and Bug Mug!
Pearl and Rutherford - Guardians of the MoTaverse image
Pearl and Rutherford waiting for daddy to finish bug hunting and get his walking boots on Strengths: Brother and sister so they are a duo stupidness Uniqueness, how many shitzsausages do you...
Hopper - Guardian of the MoTaVerse image
Alias: The Comfort QA-t Species: Feline (Domesticus Perfectionis) Alignment: Chaotic Cuddly Current Assignment: Guardian of the MoTaVerse — Ministry of Testing Role in the Guardians: Posture of...
A model student image
Chris Pratt looks like a very good student
The Quality Coaching Workshop image
Comment if you want or know someone to be tagged!
TestBash/MoTaCon 2025 and the PCB Business Card image
I wanted to share some details about the PCB Business Card that I gave away while at TestBash/MoTaCon 2025. I should probably add some context... What was it? It was a tester puzzle in a busines...
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He looks like he's missing a cigar... image
"He looks like he's missing a cigar..."
Leia - Guardian Of the MoTaverse image
Strengths: - Steals her brother's toys - Sleeps through most meetings or barks when Mum wants to talk - Will appear out of nowhere for lettuce Weakness: - Gets angry at her brother when he w...
Chewy - Guardian Of the MoTaverse image
Strengths: - Has that puppy dog look down pat. Mum can never say no - Knows how to take up most of the bed - Is a gentle man Weaknesses: - Demanding - Barks whenever his sister barks, even ...
Milo - Guardian of the MoTaVerse image
Milo - Guardian of the MoTaVerse! Milo is by far the cheekiest guardian you have ever met. He is fiercely loyal, protective, feisty and inquisitive. He loves his family, especially his Nanny ...
404 Patient not found image
My aunt, who has learning difficulties, fell and broke her hip. Just home after 9 hours at the hospital but couldn’t find her.
TWIQ or treat: Ghostly bug stories - Ep 110 image
TWIQ or treat: Ghostly bug stories - Ep 110
Gary Hawkes
Gary Hawkes
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TWIQ or treat: Ghostly bug stories - Ep 110 image
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.
Thanks for joining the stage during TWiQ or Treat. What can I say about your scary quality story, it was utterly horr... image
Thanks for joining the stage during TWiQ or Treat. What can I say about your scary quality story, it was utterly horrifying! 😱
Joanna Negler - The art of keeping going image
Learn how leading with quality is about continuous learning, experimentation, and care that sustains teams over time.
Cooper - Guardian Of the MoTaverse image
Cooper - Guardian Of the MoTaverse
Cooper - Guardian Of the MoTaverse image
Cooper - Guardian Of the MoTaverse
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