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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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Quality takes time image
I was having a clear out of notes and bookmarks and came across a news item on TikTok releasing new alt text features. Part of me was thinking how cool it was to be using AI for creating alt tex...
My First Quality English speaking podcast episode image
Joining Stuart Day on the Quality Talks Podcast made me look back at how my QA career started. How change shaped it then and still shapes it now. Probably the best YES I have said so far. ...
Software Engineering vs Automation in Testing image
How to learn automated testing? Is it worth going on a software development course, or is it better to learn how to automate tests instead? Where is an overlap of features?
When whiteboard becomes weekly journal... image
So I have put a whiteboard on the door of my study room where I note down my top priority tasks for each day of the week, along with a few other important ones. It’s a bit tough to maintain, but it...
Emily kicking off MoT Leeds  image
Emily is delivering a talk called how raising quality bug cards prepares you for becoming a quality leader
Too many stars! image
First I missed capturing 404 stars. Now I missed 500. So I’m celebrating 513 instead. Great problem to have.
MoT Leeds Leading with Quality discussion image
MoT Leeds hosted a panel discussion on Leading with Quality, which sparked a lively debate on several topics. The unexpected one was which AI had written the questions! It didn't, it was all me. He...
Stashing Mobile Testing thoughts from TWiQ... image
Had a great time at TWiQ this week, and wanted to stash all of the "thoughts" that popped up in our chat- Mobile testing is transitioning from The Cupboard of devices towards Cloud Services (a lot ...
Gary Hawkes
Gary Hawkes
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Loved your insight on mobile testing on TWiQ image
Loved your insight on mobile testing on TWiQ
How do we grow the next generation of Quality Engineers in the current market? image
4 quality insights on what to do for the next generation of Quality Engineers
How do we grow the next generation of Quality Engineers in the current market? image
How do we grow the next generation of Quality Engineers in the current market?
Gary Hawkes
Gary Hawkes
contributed:
How do we grow the next generation of Quality Engineers in the current market? image
4 quality insights on what to do for the next generation of Quality Engineers
Bob Salmon: A developer walks into the quality bar image
Bridge the gap between developers, testers, and data teams to create stronger, people-centred quality practices.
Software testing that saves lives: A tester's journey in medical tech image
Improve the reliability of your own products by borrowing proven testing strategies from safety-critical medical devices.
Thanks for participating in the Leadership Lean Coffee. ☕️ image
Thanks for participating in the Leadership Lean Coffee. ☕️
Using AI Prompting as a shift left tool coaching tool image
Using AI Prompting as a shift left tool coaching tool
Zero Bug Policy: The Myths And The Reality image
Lewis shares his experience of working with a Zero Bug policy. What is it, how does it work and how can it help?
Gary Hawkes
Gary Hawkes
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Glad to have caught up with this talk as on the day I was attending a workshop. Excellent talk Jitesh! 👏 image
"Glad to have caught up with this talk as on the day I was attending a workshop. Excellent talk Jitesh! 👏"
How quality is created, maintained and lost in complex software systems image
Study real-world failures to understand how quality is created, lost and strengthened in complex systems.
Driving quality: The role of software testing in the automotive industry  image
See how automotive testers handle hardware-driven, safety-critical systems to gain fresh insight into testing complex behaviour
Autism-aware application design: Tips for software testers image
Apply autism-aware design principles to improve software usability for autistic and neurodivergent people.
Beta testing starts today for WIZZO 🥳  image
After two weeks of alpha calls where QA leaders genuinely loved Wizzo and gave us a clear roadmap (GitHub integration, Jira sync, about 47 other things), we shipped what mattered most. The best ...
The habit of a daytime  image
02/10/2025, Brighton, UK. The learning board at TestBash/MoTaCon 25. Have you ever formed a habit? What was it about the approach you took that made it easy to form the habit? Or was it just th...
AI: "You're absolutely right" image
Meme inspired by Slack conversations with Nataliia Burmei.
Jack - Guardian of the MoTaverse image
Strengths: - Basically a dog (plays fetch/tug-o-war, growls, whines when we leave/greets when we return). - Faithful companion. - Hilarious. Weaknesses: - Not the sharpest tool in the bo...
Leo - Guardian of the MoTaverse image
Strengths: - Miniature lion. - Expert fly-hunter (and eater). - Cat martial arts sparring partner for Jack. Weaknesses: - Frequent vocal complainer. - Never quite mastered litter box a...
Bethany image
When not testing websites from around the world, Bethany prefers to keep an eye on birds in the backyard.
Gary Hawkes
Gary Hawkes
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MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate image
Boost your career in quality engineering with the MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate.
Where's Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull? – No. 51 image
Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull are celebrating MoT Athens Lean Coffee. Can you find them? 🕵🏽‍♂️
Memorable encounter image
How amazing to have met the Founder of MOT!
Cloudwatch broke the internet - again. image
Cloudflare went down again today and half the internet with it. Nothing like a global outage to remind us that we're all just one code or config change away from cup of tea time chaos.
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
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...
Gary Hawkes
Gary Hawkes
contributed:
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
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.
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