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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
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... 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...
A reminder that consistency, curiosity, and community truly accelerate growth.
More learning. More giving. More growing.🌟 image
A reminder that consistency, curiosity, and community truly accelerate growth. More learning. More giving. More growing.🌟
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... 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...
<div>Thanks for sharing lots of interesting points in the TWiQ chat. </div> image
Thanks for sharing lots of interesting points in the TWiQ chat. 
<div>Nice one for encouraging Scott Kenyon during This Week in Quality. </div> image
Nice one for encouraging Scott Kenyon during This Week in Quality. 
Gary Hawkes
Gary Hawkes
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A one-day educational experience for quality engineering leaders image
A one-day educational experience for quality engineering leaders
Learners and Teachers now earn stars image
Learners and Teachers now earn stars
<div>Thanks for going above and beyond in October 2025. Your community contributions are much appreciated.</div> image
Thanks for going above and beyond in October 2025. Your community contributions are much appreciated.
An exploration of test artefacts in relation to information, knowledge and product maintenance. image
An exploration of test artefacts in relation to information, knowledge and product maintenance.
Temperance and Vera doing some exploratory testing on some freshly-grown grass! image
Temperance and Vera doing some exploratory testing on some freshly-grown grass!
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/testing-trends/invest-in-test-artefacts-they-can-last-longer-than-the-application-s-source-code" rel="noopener nofollow">Invest in test artefacts, they can last longer than the application's source code</a> image
Invest in test artefacts, they can last longer than the application's source code
Gary Hawkes
Gary Hawkes
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An exploration of test artefacts in relation to information, knowledge and product maintenance. image
An exploration of test artefacts in relation to information, knowledge and product maintenance.
The current members of the Sheasby Thomas cavy herd image
The current members of the Sheasby Thomas cavy herd
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... 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...
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... 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...
Lead the change from automation-focused testing to holistic quality engineering that benefits everyone. image
Lead the change from automation-focused testing to holistic quality engineering that benefits everyone.
<div>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!</div> 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!
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... 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 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... 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 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... 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 - 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... 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...

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... 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...
The smartest and possibly grumpiest dog we had. Max had the nickname grumpy old man when he turned grey around 5 years old.  image
The smartest and possibly grumpiest dog we had. Max had the nickname grumpy old man when he turned grey around 5 years old.
Only in our lives for a few years, Roxy was the most loving dog we ever had.  image
Only in our lives for a few years, Roxy was the most loving dog we ever had.
The best kind of learning is fun learning image
The best kind of learning is fun learning
Eamon Droko and Ayesha Saeed showing off their swag! Postman duck and Bug Mug! image
Eamon Droko and Ayesha Saeed showing off their swag! Postman duck and Bug Mug!
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... 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...
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... 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...
Chris Pratt looks like a very good student image
Chris Pratt looks like a very good student
Comment if you want or know someone to be tagged! image
Comment if you want or know someone to be tagged!
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... 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...
Gary Hawkes
Gary Hawkes
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He looks like he's missing a cigar... image
"He looks like he's missing a cigar..."
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... 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...
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 ... 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!

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 ... 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 ...
My aunt, who has learning difficulties, fell and broke her hip. Just home after 9 hours at the hospital but couldn’t find her.  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.
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/this-week-in-testing-episodes/twiq-or-treat-ghostly-bug-stories-ep-110" rel="noopener nofollow">TWIQ or treat: Ghostly bug stories - Ep 110</a> image
TWIQ or treat: Ghostly bug stories - Ep 110
Gary Hawkes
Gary Hawkes
contributed:
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. 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.
<div>Thanks for joining the stage during TWiQ or Treat. What can I say about your scary quality story, it was utterly horrifying! 😱</div> image
Thanks for joining the stage during TWiQ or Treat. What can I say about your scary quality story, it was utterly horrifying! 😱
Learn how leading with quality is about continuous learning, experimentation, and care that sustains teams over time. image
Learn how leading with quality is about continuous learning, experimentation, and care that sustains teams over time.
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/cooper-guardian-of-the-motaverse" rel="noopener nofollow">Cooper - Guardian Of the MoTaverse</a> image
Cooper - Guardian Of the MoTaverse
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/cooper-guardian-of-the-motaverse" rel="noopener nofollow">Cooper - Guardian Of the MoTaverse</a> image
Cooper - Guardian Of the MoTaverse
Gary Hawkes
Gary Hawkes
contributed:
Superpowers:
- making you feel guilty eating your own food
- walking in a manner that makes passers by say "Aaaah...how old is he?" without fail
- Tracking his mummy wherever she moves...unless ... image
Superpowers: - making you feel guilty eating your own food - walking in a manner that makes passers by say "Aaaah...how old is he?" without fail - Tracking his mummy wherever she moves...unless ...
Gary Hawkes
Gary Hawkes
contributed:
Superpowers:
- making you feel guilty eating your own food
- walking in a manner that makes passers by say "Aaaah...how old is he?" without fail
- Tracking his mummy wherever she moves...unless ... image
Superpowers: - making you feel guilty eating your own food - walking in a manner that makes passers by say "Aaaah...how old is he?" without fail - Tracking his mummy wherever she moves...unless ...
Wow what an absolute privilege it was to stand up on stage at TestBash (MoTaCon) 2025.  It was my first time speaking on such a big stage and in front of great peers in the Testing and Quality Comm... image
Wow what an absolute privilege it was to stand up on stage at TestBash (MoTaCon) 2025. It was my first time speaking on such a big stage and in front of great peers in the Testing and Quality Comm...
Loved being able to hear Jenny Bramble's discussion on Testing in Production. Her talk was inspiring, thought-provoking, and very goth as she guided us through the wrong and right ways to test in p... image
Loved being able to hear Jenny Bramble's discussion on Testing in Production. Her talk was inspiring, thought-provoking, and very goth as she guided us through the wrong and right ways to test in p...
Another wonderful meet up in Auckland where we learnt about Spark NZ's adoption journey to AI in testing.  image
Another wonderful meet up in Auckland where we learnt about Spark NZ's adoption journey to AI in testing.
Gary Hawkes
Gary Hawkes
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Ship it, I've marked these accessibility bugs as low priority. image
" Ship it, I've marked these accessibility bugs as low priority."
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