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Gary Hawkes
QA Lead
He/Him

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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Women in MoT  image
It was great to meet so many new faces at MoT 4.0 meet-up in London. I feel great to post this pic as I met in person first time so many women who are part of MoT. Feeling proud to say Women in M...
Gary Hawkes
Gary Hawkes
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You're definitely on to something there Eamon as side hustle, but I'm guessing demand might outstrip supply! image
"You're definitely on to something there Eamon as side hustle, but I'm guessing demand might outstrip supply!"
Can't talk to Eamon without talking about Bug Rug image
I caught up with Eamon for a chat today. And of course, Bug Rug was shown off! I can't get over how cool it looks! I definitely want one!
Matthew Whitaker: The spare QA: Is quality on the move? image
See how how role titles, team trust, and a strategic ‘spare QA’ help scale quality across legacy systems and ways of working
Who’s your host? image
Years ago after lockdown, everybody I met was either recovering a breakup or getting married. No I’m not getting married - keep reading! These days, it feels like everybody I meet is either job sea...
We're investing in the future of quality engineering, will you be a part of it? image
TestBash is the one software testing and quality engineering conference you will want to attend this year
Software Testing Live: Episode 04 - The awesome power of shifting left image
Discover what’s possible when you shift your testing left and do it well
Gary Hawkes
Gary Hawkes
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The MoT Scholarship Fund is only now for those who are out of work image
After announcing the giving of tickets for TestBash for those who are unemployed (https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/job-hunting-in-2025-attend-testbash-for-free) we decided to make our sch...
TestBash 2024 Photo Booth  image
It's The Gary Shannon.
TestBash social selfies image
11/09/24 Brighton The evening before Day 1 of TestBash 2024. I love this photo cos it captures the mild chaos of a busy social event. Often my favourite type of event photo. 😃
TwiT episode 99 must listen image
Such a wonderful episode—listening to the stories of the co-hosts and their journeys was truly inspiring. It’s a reminder that small steps can lead to big changes. Grateful to be part of such a str...
It's Episode99 of TWiT - Special Episode image
It's always been amazing to listen to people who come on stage and share their ideas and thoughts in each twit episode. But today's episode was special as it was 99th episode. It was great to see s...
What is this thing we call The Observatory? image
People have been asking, so I thought I'd take a bit of time to explain what The Observatory is. The Observatory ( https://www.ministryoftesting.com/observatory ) can be seen as community bookma...
A true artist at work image
Rug tufting is a serious business!!! A real artist at work here crafting Bug 👏🏽
It was good to talk image
I had fun with Gary and Stu talking all things MoT and TestBash. Gary's disappearance act is a sight to (not be) seen. 🤭
Gary Hawkes
Gary Hawkes
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Bug Finder image
This badge is awarded to members who report a bug or issue on the MoT platform.
Thanks for reporing an MoT Bug! image
Thanks for reporing an MoT Bug!
Gary has been consistent in his attempt to engage on TWiT which shows his commitment to community. #WeNeedMoreGarys! image
Gary has been consistent in his attempt to engage on TWiT which shows his commitment to community. #WeNeedMoreGarys!
Thanks for trying to join the TWiT stage again! image
Thanks for trying to join the TWiT stage again!
A Bug rug image
As teased yesterday, I made a rug of Bug!
Questions to ask someone you've just met for the first time at TestBash image
1. Where have you travelled from to be here today? 2. What have you enjoyed so far? 3. What are you looking forward to? 4. Who are you looking forward to meeting today? 5. Have you met [Name of...
Quality products need good human systems image
When the implementation of AI leads to lower quality
Take software development practices with a pinch of salt image
A reminder that one size does not fit all and that time moves on
Thoughts from TWiT and Meetups image
Realised from listening to this week in testing, being in various meetups and conferences this year - a handy wee tip. Hope it helps.
Gary Hawkes
Gary Hawkes
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Don't think you must achieve perfection, but think that you must pursue it image
"Don't think you must achieve perfection, but think that you must pursue it"
This Week in Testing is turning 99 episodes old, join us live this Friday! image
When I build community, write and teach about community. I say that community is glue work. I also say that community comes from doing the work. One action. One day. One conversation...
We can now comment on Memories image
It's official! We can now comment on Memories. 🎉 How many comments can we get on this one? 😄 😅 🫠
Meeting Rosie at MoT London Meetup image
The stars aligned, and I happened to be in London for work, in the MoT London meetup was on in June. I was able to meet Rosie in the 3D and did my first 99 second talk on testing with AI. It was an...
Meeting Simon at the MoT London Meetup image
At the recent MoT London meetup, I was excited to finally meet Simon in the 3D! We have spoken a few times online over recent years, but being able to meet in person was awesome!
1:1 conversations are the best kind of conversations image
Deborah Sherwood and I caught up over a Leading with Quality conversation, and what a pleasure! There are a few things that have been cool about this connection and how we got here: 1. She's be...
Hello my name is Louis-Flores Fakeye image
About Me: I’m coming from: Cotonou previously, but actually from France My role is: QA I’d love to meet others who are into: AI testing, Security Testing, Data Testing and improving ways of work...
Hello, my name is Mark Benson image
I’m coming from: Bournemouth, Dorset My role is: QA Engineer/Test Automation Engineer/React Front-end Developer/Creative Technologist I’d love to meet others who are into: The future of testing, ...
I can hear you, Gary. Can you hear me? image
For those following along with Gary Hawkes' microphone woes on the This Week in Testing stage, you'll be pleased to know he's resolved the issue. 🎉 We ran a live test session on Crowdcast and ev...
I can hear you, Gary. Can you hear me? image
I can hear you, Gary. Can you hear me?
Gary Hawkes
Gary Hawkes
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I can hear you, Gary. Can you hear me? image
For those following along with Gary Hawkes' microphone woes on the This Week in Testing stage, you'll be pleased to know he's resolved the issue. 🎉 We ran a live test session on Crowdcast and ev...
Quality's next big thing. Are you in? image
The golden age of quality is here. Plus, highlights of the previous week in the MoTaverse.
Gary Hawkes
Gary Hawkes
awarded Eamon Droko for:
Shared content with LinkedIn about a post made on the club about being a community conduit image
Shared content with LinkedIn about a post made on the club about being a community conduit
Thanks for being super active on The Club this week.  image
Thanks for being super active on The Club this week. 
Performance reviews are like marmite Ep 98 image
Performance reviews are like marmite Ep 98
Gary Hawkes
Gary Hawkes
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Performance reviews are like marmite Ep 98 image
Explore why performance reviews divide testers, uncover lessons from bug hunts, and experiment with AI tools that speed up delivery.
Thanks for showing up for TWiT! image
Thanks for showing up for TWiT!
Jenny Bramble: The quality revival image
Discover how becoming aware of your organisation’s hidden map of influence can help you challenge bad metrics and lead with quality.
In most cases, do not do things alone image
"I love when I see my junior testers ask for help, and the senior goes, I actually don't know either. Let's go find out together." shares Jenny. So cool to see Nataliia Burmei and Jenny Bramble...
Kat Obring: Scaling change, one iteration at a time image
Learn how to influence, advocate, and create change when you’re struggling to get buy-in
A theory of quality of four parts image
How Google defines quality as part of developer velocity
 Recording in action: Lewis Prescott on Contract Testing – Coming soon! image
Here is Lewis Prescott, recording a lesson for his upcoming course, "Modern integration testing: Tools, techniques, and strategies for continuous quality." In this lesson, Lewis walks you throug...
MoT London June meetup mems image
Great to catchup with Simon and Callum at the MoT London meetup. It was the biggest one yet and a lot of people for me ha, so nice to chat with familiar faces! And see the people enjoying their...
Quality people. image
Happy times gathering again at MoT London with these quality people.
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