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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.
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/got-the-job" rel="noopener nofollow">GOT THE JOB !!!!</a> image
GOT THE JOB !!!!
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
contributed:
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...
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/from-mot-london-to-motacon" rel="noopener nofollow">From MoT London to MoTaCon</a> image
From MoT London to MoTaCon
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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Great to see Gary Shannon host MoTaCon 25. He's put in the effort throughout the year organising and hosting the ever popular MoT London meetup. 

Here's Gary backstage preparing some notes befor... image
Great to see Gary Shannon host MoTaCon 25. He's put in the effort throughout the year organising and hosting the ever popular MoT London meetup. Here's Gary backstage preparing some notes befor...
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/another-photo-of-the-gary-shannon-on-stage" rel="noopener nofollow">Another photo of The Gary Shannon on stage</a> image
Another photo of The Gary Shannon on stage
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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Cause, we know he'd appreciate it. :) image
Cause, we know he'd appreciate it. :)
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/the-gary-shannon-hosting-motacon" rel="noopener nofollow">The Gary Shannon, hosting MoTaCon</a> image
The Gary Shannon, hosting MoTaCon
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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Gary Shannon hosting MoTaCon 25 image
Gary Shannon hosting MoTaCon 25
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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This badge is awarded to members who have subscribed as Professional Members.
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
contributed:
01/10/25, Brighton.

It's 14:07 on Day 1 of MoTaCon. Everyone's on their lunch break in the Corn Exchange so the Brighton Dome concert hall is mostly empty and calm. 

And boy oh boy is it abou... image
01/10/25, Brighton. It's 14:07 on Day 1 of MoTaCon. Everyone's on their lunch break in the Corn Exchange so the Brighton Dome concert hall is mostly empty and calm. And boy oh boy is it abou...
<div>Thank you for hosting MoTaCon 2025. <br><br>Great to see you take to the big stage after all your MoT London Meetup hosting. <br><br>You brought the energy, the crowd vibed off you and everyone was better for it! <br><br>Always good to collaborate and work with you. Thanks, Gary. </div> image
Thank you for hosting MoTaCon 2025. Great to see you take to the big stage after all your MoT London Meetup hosting. You brought the energy, the crowd vibed off you and everyone was better for it! Always good to collaborate and work with you. Thanks, Gary. 
<div>The Gary Shannon! Thanks for going above and beyond in September 2025. Your community contributions create sparks and support good things. 🤩</div> image
The Gary Shannon! Thanks for going above and beyond in September 2025. Your community contributions create sparks and support good things. 🤩
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/my-first-testbash" rel="noopener nofollow">My First TestBash </a> image
My First TestBash
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
contributed:
Excited to attend my first TestBash and meeting sooooo many people who know my language.

Testing , stec , quality engineering etc....
Hahahah image
Excited to attend my first TestBash and meeting sooooo many people who know my language. Testing , stec , quality engineering etc.... Hahahah
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/speaking-at-test-up-north-1-first-mot-meetup-in-leeds" rel="noopener nofollow">Speaking at Test Up North #1 &amp; First MoT meetup in Leeds!</a> image
Speaking at Test Up North #1 & First MoT meetup in Leeds!
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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I had the amazing opportunity to speak at the inaugural Test Up North conference in Leeds yesterday which was followed up by the MoT Leeds meetup.

Of course, I had to represent MoT London and Op... image
I had the amazing opportunity to speak at the inaugural Test Up North conference in Leeds yesterday which was followed up by the MoT Leeds meetup. Of course, I had to represent MoT London and Op...
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/that-time-i-got-the-chance-to-be-a-speaker-at-one-the-legendary-mot-london-meetups" rel="noopener nofollow">That time I got the chance to be a speaker at one the legendary MoT London MeetUps.</a> image
That time I got the chance to be a speaker at one the legendary MoT London MeetUps.
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
contributed:
A short story...
Three weeks ago, I uploaded a contribution abstract to the MoT website.
Two weeks ago, industrial action by underground staff caused a delay in the London Meetup 5.0.  
A few da... image
A short story... Three weeks ago, I uploaded a contribution abstract to the MoT website. Two weeks ago, industrial action by underground staff caused a delay in the London Meetup 5.0. A few da...
<div>Good to see you and the MoT London crew featured on the MoT homepage. 😃</div> image
Good to see you and the MoT London crew featured on the MoT homepage. 😃
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/mot-5-0-in-full-effect" rel="noopener nofollow">MoT 5.0 in full effect </a> image
MoT 5.0 in full effect
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/mot-5-0-in-full-effect" rel="noopener nofollow">MoT 5.0 in full effect </a> image
MoT 5.0 in full effect
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
contributed:
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
contributed:
Bug hunt is one of the favourite task in tester's life and it doubles the fun if rewarded.
 Enjoyed the Bug hunt challenge at London MoT Meetup 5.0. image
Bug hunt is one of the favourite task in tester's life and it doubles the fun if rewarded. Enjoyed the Bug hunt challenge at London MoT Meetup 5.0.
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/bug-hunt-challenge-and-cool-rewards" rel="noopener nofollow">Bug Hunt Challenge and cool rewards </a> image
Bug Hunt Challenge and cool rewards
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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Bug hunt is one of the favourite task in tester's life and it doubles the fun if rewarded.
 Enjoyed the Bug hunt challenge at London MoT Meetup 5.0. image
Bug hunt is one of the favourite task in tester's life and it doubles the fun if rewarded. Enjoyed the Bug hunt challenge at London MoT Meetup 5.0.
<div>Nice one for successful MoT London!</div> image
Nice one for successful MoT London!
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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This badge is awarded to members who update their profile with a new photo.
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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This badge is awarded to members who update their social links on their profile. image
This badge is awarded to members who update their social links on their profile.
<div>Thank you for going above and beyond in July 2025. Team MoT sees you and appreciates you, as does the community. Your positive impact and interactions make a difference.</div> image
Thank you for going above and beyond in July 2025. Team MoT sees you and appreciates you, as does the community. Your positive impact and interactions make a difference.
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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Quality Talks TestBash special with Rosie Sherry and Gary Shannon image
Quality Talks TestBash special with Rosie Sherry and Gary Shannon
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/who-s-your-host" rel="noopener nofollow">Who’s your host?</a> image
Who’s your host?
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
commented on:
Great post and 100% agree with this - with out these great companies our meetups would not happen :)  image
"Great post and 100% agree with this - with out these great companies our meetups would not happen :) "
Years ago after lockdown, everybody I met was either recovering a breakup or getting married. No I’m not getting married - keep reading! These days, it feels like everybody I meet is either job sea... image
Years ago after lockdown, everybody I met was either recovering a breakup or getting married. No I’m not getting married - keep reading! These days, it feels like everybody I meet is either job sea...
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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Years ago after lockdown, everybody I met was either recovering a breakup or getting married. No I’m not getting married - keep reading! These days, it feels like everybody I meet is either job sea... image
Years ago after lockdown, everybody I met was either recovering a breakup or getting married. No I’m not getting married - keep reading! These days, it feels like everybody I meet is either job sea...
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/testbash-2024-photo-booth-3a98f058-c513-43a6-bab7-1d8fe2766bd9" rel="noopener nofollow">TestBash 2024 Photo Booth </a> image
TestBash 2024 Photo Booth
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
commented on:
Nice how much for an Optimal and QA Hype show one???  image
"Nice how much for an Optimal and QA Hype show one??? "
Rug tufting is a serious business!!! 
A real artist at work here crafting Bug 👏🏽 image
Rug tufting is a serious business!!! A real artist at work here crafting Bug 👏🏽
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/great-morning-yesterday-talking-all-things-testbah-letttssss-goooooooooooo" rel="noopener nofollow">Great morning yesterday talking all things TESTBAH - Letttssss goooooooooooo </a> image
Great morning yesterday talking all things TESTBAH - Letttssss goooooooooooo
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/great-morning-yesterday-talking-all-things-testbah-letttssss-goooooooooooo" rel="noopener nofollow">Great morning yesterday talking all things TESTBAH - Letttssss goooooooooooo </a> image
Great morning yesterday talking all things TESTBAH - Letttssss goooooooooooo
I had fun with Gary and Stu talking all things MoT and TestBash.

Gary's disappearance act is a sight to (not be) seen. 🤭 image
I had fun with Gary and Stu talking all things MoT and TestBash. Gary's disappearance act is a sight to (not be) seen. 🤭
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/it-was-good-to-talk" rel="noopener nofollow">It was good to talk</a> image
It was good to talk
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
contributed:
I had fun with Gary and Stu talking all things MoT and TestBash.

Gary's disappearance act is a sight to (not be) seen. 🤭 image
I had fun with Gary and Stu talking all things MoT and TestBash. Gary's disappearance act is a sight to (not be) seen. 🤭
<div>Thanks for having me on your podcast.</div> image
Thanks for having me on your podcast.
<div>I see Gary's name everywhere lately, organizing meetups and conferences. I know this is hard work and I appreciate it, so much value for our community.</div> image
I see Gary's name everywhere lately, organizing meetups and conferences. I know this is hard work and I appreciate it, so much value for our community.
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