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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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Spare a thought for quality and AI image
We've got our work cut out. Let's take a moment spare a thought for the future of quality in the age of AI.
We don't need QA. image
"We don't need QA." Cool. Who’s translating chaos into business impact?
Gary Hawkes
Gary Hawkes
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I direct people to things they haven't considered and then leave it to them to reconsider. 😁 image
"I direct people to things they haven't considered and then leave it to them to reconsider. 😁"
Mega bug congrats on your first MoTaverse article! It's jammed packed with gold. Love the honesty and openness. 🤩May ... image
Mega bug congrats on your first MoTaverse article! It's jammed packed with gold. Love the honesty and openness. 🤩May this be one of many more contributions. Nice one, Gary! 
Nigel Brookes-Thomas - Crafting a legacy of quality: One test artefact at a time image
Explore how testing artefacts outlive code to provide the clearest understanding of how a system works.
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Bug congrats on getting your article live!
6 leadership mistakes that made me a better leader image
6 leadership mistakes that made me a better leader
Gary Hawkes
Gary Hawkes
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6 leadership mistakes that made me a better leader image
Learn from the mistakes and career lessons of an experienced leader to shape your path as a trusted leader in quality.
Shifting software testing left with operational definitions  image
See how operational definitions bring clarity to requirements and support earlier testing
Serious kit for serious TestBash talks image
We don't mess about when it comes to recording talks at TestBash. Just check out this kit from the visual and audio team at TestBash 2024. Very cool indeed. It allows us to produce high-quality ...
Moments - Leading with Quality - Nigel Brookes-Thomas image
My notes from the podcast from Leading with Quality with Nigel Brookes-Thomas as the guest.
Hello, my name is Jenna Charlton image
About Me: I’m coming from: Cleveland Ohio, USA My role is: Developer Advocate I’d love to meet others who are into: New and innovated test techniques I'm coming to TestBash 2025 as a: Ambassado...
Hello, I’m Jesper image
Full name: Jesper Ottosen From: Aarhus, Denmark My title at work is: Senior Advisory Consultant My interests are: Leading Test Activities, Strategies, Staff-roles, Security and Compliance. I’...
Discussions and talks about upcoming Test Bash preparations and few bits around focus towards AI now a days - TWiT - ... image
This week in Testing - Another great episode where we had talk about the upcoming Test Bash -2025 preparations, suggestions about how to recognise people. Little bit talk about shifting focus tow...
My first blog is live! ✨ Beyond Automation: Future of QA image
Shared my first blog on how QA is evolving — from hands-on testing to automation and now AI-powered approaches. Curious to know: what would you keep manual, automate, or hand over to AI? https:...
Hello, my name is Tamara Josten image
About Me: I’m coming from Germany. My role is: Junior Test Automation Engineer I'm super interested in and would love to talk to: Basics in automation, all things in testing, ADHD. I'm coming t...
We've seen alot! image
I've been hosting Leading With Quality conversations. It's my first committed video podcast style series, this one being available to Professional Members only. We're trying to balance it out with ...
Moments - Leading with Quality - Gary Hawkes image
Notes of key moments and learnings from Leading with Quality - Podcast, where the guest was Gary Hawkes
Moments - Leading with Quality - Gary Hawkes image
Moments - Leading with Quality - Gary Hawkes
Gary Hawkes
Gary Hawkes
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Moments - Leading with Quality - Gary Hawkes image
Notes of key moments and learnings from Leading with Quality - Podcast, where the guest was Gary Hawkes
Great to hear from you during This Week in Testing. Glad to hear your excitement for TestBash.  image
Great to hear from you during This Week in Testing. Glad to hear your excitement for TestBash. 
TestBash: AI OK - Ep 101 image
TestBash: AI OK - Ep 101
Gary Hawkes
Gary Hawkes
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TestBash: AI OK - Ep 101 image
The community discuss their excitement for TestBash and the value of community support. And ask, is there too much focus on AI right now?
Inspired by Emily's "Accepted Challenge" star to you. Thanks for accepting the challenge to test out your mic during ... image
Inspired by Emily's "Accepted Challenge" star to you. Thanks for accepting the challenge to test out your mic during TWiT. No regression from last week. It was great to hear from you! 
Good to see you accept the challenge to join TWIT. Looking forwards to meeting. image
Good to see you accept the challenge to join TWIT. Looking forwards to meeting.
Gary Hawkes
Gary Hawkes
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This badge is awarded to members who have added their first meme to the MoT platform
What blind faith in AI looks like image
What blind faith in AI looks like
Gary Hawkes
Gary Hawkes
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What blind faith in AI looks like image
How I feel AI is being pushed right now from certain quarters, encouraging blind faith and an abdication of responsibility
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Disclaimer: Just for fun purposes! Given the on going conversations and trends.
From Flutter Development to Software Quality Assurance image
When I first stepped into the world of software, I chose Flutter. The idea of building beautiful apps for web and mobile with a single codebase fascinated me. I spent months learning Dart, tinkerin...
Oracles are everywhere image
The "Testing using oracles" STEC lesson by Lena Nyström is an important one. She expertly works with many types of oracles during Lesson 4 of Module 10 of STEC (Software Testing Essentials Certific...
Uncovering Bugs & Celebrating MoT's Excellence! ✨ image
Spotted a bug on my MoT profile where contributions briefly appeared and then disappeared. Big thanks to the MoT team for quickly confirming and working on a fix! Appreciate the fast response and t...
A short video from the 16th Meetup of Ministry of Testing Athens, featuring Emily O'Connor, Angie Jones, and Ema Zyka image
A short video from the 16th Meetup of Ministry of Testing Athens, featuring Emily O'Connor, Angie Jones, and Ema Zyka
Moments - Leading with Quality - Deborah Sherwood image
Notes of key moments and learnings from Leading with Quality - Podcast, where the guest was Deborah Sherwood
Deborah Sherwood - Scale and beyond: How to grow quality through others image
Discover how to scale quality through others while keeping customer needs and human insight at the centre
Gary Hawkes
Gary Hawkes
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Leading with Quality 2025 Attendee image
This badge is awarded to members who confirm their tickets to Leading with Quality 2025
My first ever invitation to speak at an event! image
Super excited to see this pop in to my inbox - a formal invitation from none other than Rosie to take to the TestBash stage. This'll be my first ever public speaking opportunity! Now all I've got t...
Testing isn't just about finding bugs image
Inspired by Rahul's words on his post celebrating 100 community stars: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rahul-parwal_100-stars-100-stories-in-the-motaverse-activity-7362354974204354560-XDJ5?
STEC is complete 🎉: 19 modules, 59 voices, and a jam packed portfolio to show your growth image
Eighteen months, 19 modules, and 59 amazing contributors later, the MoT Software Testing Essentials Certification is complete! Looking back, my favourite part has been seeing so many community m...
Where's Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull? – No. 39 image
Can you find Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull? – Taken during TestBash 2023 in Liverpool.
Finally my words have reached to 6 continents and 30+ countries and some credits goes to MoT also 😀 image
A journey of continuous efforts over 6 months results in my words reaching different parts of the world...
20 things about TestBash image
I took this photo of SpaceSeagull and it seemed like a great writing prompt to say 20 things about TestBash. 1. It was started because I was jealous of design conferences having all the fun, I t...
The MOTAVERSE shines brighter with its 100 stars… and the journey goes on. image
This 100+ stars make the Contribution to the MOTAVERSE special.
Awesome 1:1 catch up with the amazing Rosie Sherry image
Was great to have a catch up with Rosie to talk about testing challenges, career advice and of course TestBash Brighton! Super grateful for the kind offer of a reduced price ticket - just for havin...
Is your company tracking your AI usage? - Ep 100 image
Is your company tracking your AI usage? - Ep 100
Gary Hawkes
Gary Hawkes
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Is your company tracking your AI usage? - Ep 100 image
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
Great to hear you during This Week in Testing. Looking forward to more appearances.  image
Great to hear you during This Week in Testing. Looking forward to more appearances. 
Bug congrats on the microphone win during This Week in Testing. Finally, we got there. 😃 image
Bug congrats on the microphone win during This Week in Testing. Finally, we got there. 😃
For getting up on the TWiT stage :) image
For getting up on the TWiT stage :)
Community Star reason: Rahul Parwal image
The image shows a dark purple and yellow screen with the title "Award Community Star". On the left side in yellow text, it asks, "WHAT DOES IT MEAN WHEN YOU TRY TO AWARD A COMMUNITY STAR TO RAHUL B...
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