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Kim shares how curiosity, knowing who to ask, and well-judged use of AI help them test systems they doesn't yet understand.
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How can you test a system that you don't understand?
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How can you test a system that you don't understand?
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How can you test a system that you don't understand?
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Met the TestMu AI crew at MoTaCon this year. Always friendly. Always inspiring. And somehow always kind enough to give me their latest swag. 🧸 Community programs like #Spartans work when cool ...
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Staying fast, reliable, and usable
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Staying fast, reliable, and usable
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Staying fast, reliable, and usable
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What can quality professionals learn from site reliability engineers?
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Staying fast, reliable, and usable
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Staying fast, reliable, and usable
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Staying fast, reliable, and usable
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At MoTaCon many people asked if I was planning to do a 99 second talk. Those who have done one are very big fans of the concept and encouraged anyone and everyone to take a chance and just go for i...
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The 99 second talk I didn't get to do at MoTaCon
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The 99 second talk I didn't get to do at MoTaCon
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4.2.0 of MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate
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4.1.0 of MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate
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TWIQ 16/10/2026 - a screen grab of chaos
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Quality Guidance: Be honest, be yourself, sneak it in, add in the fun and 404 Simon
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Quality Guidance: Be honest, be yourself, sneak it in, add in the fun and 404 Simon
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Quality Guidance: Be honest, be yourself, sneak it in, add in the fun and 404 Simon
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"Your welcome Eamon, it's all true mate. Keep being you 🫶"
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"Continuous joy and that picture of Clare is a perfect match 😁. Loved her talk too!"
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Quality Guidance: Be honest, be yourself, sneak it in, add in the fun and 404 Simon
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Quality Guidance: Be honest, be yourself, sneak it in, add in the fun and 404 Simon
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Quality Guidance: Be honest, be yourself, sneak it in, add in the fun and 404 Simon
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Quality Guidance: Be honest, be yourself, sneak it in, add in the fun and 404 Simon
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TWIQ 16/10/2026 - a screen grab of chaos
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Quality Guidance: Be honest, be yourself, sneak it in, add in the fun and 404 Simon
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A lively discussion on career growth, engineering leadership, community, bringing joy to testing, and navigating AI.
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TWIQ 16/10/2026 - a screen grab of chaos
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Thanks for joining the TWiQ stage. 🤩
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TWIQ 16/10/2026 - a screen grab of chaos
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TWIQ 16/10/2026 - a screen grab of chaos
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TWIQ 16/10/2026 - a screen grab of chaos
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TWIQ 16/10/2026 - a screen grab of chaos
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Such a fantastic conversation today with Rosie, Eamon and Judy that I thought I's grab a screen shot. Alas the capture button was on my other monitor, so please enjoy the back of my head.In all ser...
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An Evening of Connections - Dinner Organised by TestMu AI
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How to test with a screen reader
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Ady asks #5 Mindset chapter draft updated after feedback
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But I'm not a developer: the quality route into head of engineering
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Gary!!! It was really nice to finally meet irl, even though we had too little time to chat. Definitely planning to have more time pre/post MoTaCon 2027 to connect with friends ✨
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Meeting Susanne Abdelrahmen at MoTacon 2026
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4.2.0 of MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate
Gary Hawkes
Head of Engineering
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Head of Engineering who came from QE. Admirer of all humans (with a special affinity for testers). I love to bring out the best in people and help them grow. I have a very tactical view of delivery and love working to find the sweet spot so that processes are a balance between effort and value. Music nut.
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