Gary Hawkes | Activities
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Pre-MoTaCon social
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Thanks for taking part in our unofficial 'thanks' challenge.
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I had a session today with Saul Williamson, a fellow DORA community guide who walked me through some excellent guidelines on using LLMs effectively for things like communication as well as coding. ...
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Spreading the MoTaverse goodness!
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Spreading the MoTaverse goodness!
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Spreading the MoTaverse goodness!
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My Goals for 2026
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For me the most important goal in 2026 is to be healthy and happy. If I can start my year with this small but positive objective then for sure good things will follow!
I feel I am still on the j...
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My goals for 2026
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My goals for 2026
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In 2025, I had over 20 conversations with leaders in quality.
A big reason for doing that was to get an understanding of what the reality of our quality world looks like. To hear it from those l...
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What's really happening the quality space? Watch out for community misinformation.
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What's really happening the quality space? Watch out for community misinformation.
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What's really happening the quality space? Watch out for community misinformation.
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3 Signs of Successful Software Testing Automation
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Conversations Before Code: Avoiding the Automation First Trap with Megan Ozanne
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My Goals for 2026
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How do we grow the next generation of Quality Engineers in the current market?
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How do we grow the next generation of Quality Engineers in the current market?
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A look at the structure and responsibilities of a centralised quality engineering team
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Centralised Quality Engineering teams
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Centralised Quality Engineering teams
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Reframe your testing from fixing bugs to understanding systems through small, deliberate habits that shape how you think and decide.
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Learning to think in systems: Lessons from my mentor
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Learning to think in systems: Lessons from my mentor
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LambdaTest is now TestMu AI. The Next Chapter Begins
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Discover how slowing down for alignment, learning, and shared knowledge enables faster and safer AI-driven testing
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Megan Ozanne - Slow down to speed up
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Megan Ozanne - Slow down to speed up
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Megan Ozanne - Slow down to speed up
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After a year that mixed highs and lows, ending with me looking for work, I have three key goals to help me come back stronger.
1. Getting certified: I've started STEC and signed up for SQEC plus...
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My 2026 Goals: Coming back stronger
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My 2026 Goals: Coming back stronger
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Set a goal. Enjoy community accountability. Build your credibility.
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Take MoTe of your goals. It’s very MoTivating.
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Take MoTe of your goals. It’s very MoTivating.
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Managed By Morons: Lessons of Leadership
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How can I frame better questions? By Nicos Paschali
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I have always enjoyed introducing myself in the MoT community. In 2026, I’m trying something different, using Memories as a way to share how I’m thinking, not just who I am.
MoT was the first te...
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New year. New introduction. New thinking. Same me.
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New year. New introduction. New thinking. Same me.
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This badge is awarded to members who share their first goal by adding a Memory or an Observatory link tagged with 'my-goals'.
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Nice one! :)
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Thanks for sharing your insights during TWiQ Episode 118.
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What is the AI–quality–human loop? - Ep 118
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Explore how testers are blending AI with human judgment to improve exploratory testing, sharpen risk thinking, and stay accountable for quality in 2026.
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Applications close on January 25th.
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Apply to be a MoT Ambassador for 2026
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Apply to be a MoT Ambassador for 2026
Gary Hawkes
Head of Engineering
He/Him
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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