Gary Shannon

Talent & Community Director

As a Testing & QE Specialist Recruiter, I love giving back to the community by connecting QA talent with opportunities and hosting events that inspire learning, sharing, and growth.

🎂 MoTaBirthday | August 30, 2024

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Gary Shannon at MoT London

Thanks for organising!

6 Dec

The Quality Queue for 99 Second Talks

At MoT London, very cool! Bug congrats to all the brave ones!

6 Dec

Gary Shannon at MoT London

Many thanks for bringing us together!

5 Dec

Community Chatter at MoT London

Community Chatter, drop a comment if you spot yourself in this photo.

5 Dec

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TestBash TestBash last year was a game-changer for me. After a few tough years - both professionally and personally - I found myself disconnected from the QA community and struggling to reignite the passion that once drove me. But stepping into TestBash, I was instantly reminded why I fell in love with this industry in the first place. The energy, the knowledge-sharing, and the sheer enthusiasm of everyone there brought back that spark I thought I had lost.I went alone, not knowing what to expect, but I left with friendships that I still cherish today. The conversations, the deep dives into testing strategies, and the open exchange of ideas reminded me that QA isn’t just a job - it’s a community. The people I met weren’t just colleagues or connections; they became friends, supporters, and inspirations. That sense of belonging and shared curiosity truly reignited my drive.This year, I’m honoured to be co-hosting the next event in Brighton this October. And I can’t recommend enough that people come along, join in, and experience the magic firsthand. Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills, grow your network, or just celebrate with a fantastic group of likeminded people, TestBash is the place to be. You’ll learn loads, meet incredible people, and, most importantly, rediscover the joy of being part of a thriving QA community. So come along and party with us - I promise it’ll be worth it! Lets gooooooooo!

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Who’s your host? Great post and 100% agree with this - with out these great companies our meetups would not happen :) A true artist at work Nice how much for an Optimal and QA Hype show one???

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Webinar: AGM 2025 - Software Testing SG (www.bcs.org)

15 Sep 25

Simon Tomes

bcs-sigist

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She Codes Quality: Women in Tech Speak Up | Gary Shannon & Nataliia Burmei | Ep.9 (garytshannon.podbean.com)

21 Aug 25

Simon Tomes

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TESTBASH - Let's Goooooooo!!! (youtu.be)

29 Jul 25

Stu Day

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In the Trenches – 6 Months of Building (garytshannon.podbean.com)

10 Jul 25

Simon Tomes

podcast

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Breaking Barriers: Oculus, the Metaverse, and the Diversity Disconnect (garytshannon.podbean.com)

20 May 25

Simon Tomes

metaverse

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