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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/mot-3-0" rel="noopener nofollow">MoT 3.0</a> image
MoT 3.0
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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Another excellent talk  image
Another excellent talk
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/me-and-double-slice" rel="noopener nofollow">Me and double slice </a> image
Me and double slice
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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Absolute legend laughed all night with this chap  image
Absolute legend laughed all night with this chap
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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Absolute legend laughed all night with this chap  image
Absolute legend laughed all night with this chap
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/london-mot-3-0" rel="noopener nofollow">London MoT 3.0</a> image
London MoT 3.0
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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Another excellent meetup  image
Another excellent meetup
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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London. 08/05/25. Host Gary Shannon invites the audience to share if they've been to a Ministry of Testing London meetup before.

Hi Simon! See the photo from the other side.

https://www.minis... image
London. 08/05/25. Host Gary Shannon invites the audience to share if they've been to a Ministry of Testing London meetup before. Hi Simon! See the photo from the other side. https://www.minis...
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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Can you find Bug, Cosmo the Space Duck and Space Seagull? image
Can you find Bug, Cosmo the Space Duck and Space Seagull?
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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It's a joy to be collaborating with Gary Shannon for MoT London. ✌️ image
It's a joy to be collaborating with Gary Shannon for MoT London. ✌️
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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London. 08/05/25. Host Gary Shannon invites the audience to share if they've been to a Ministry of Testing London meetup before. 

Come the end of October 2025 this photo could also be "Hands up ... image
London. 08/05/25. Host Gary Shannon invites the audience to share if they've been to a Ministry of Testing London meetup before. Come the end of October 2025 this photo could also be "Hands up ...
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/mot-2-0-time-for-a-dance" rel="noopener nofollow">MoT 2.0 time for a dance 🕺 </a> image
MoT 2.0 time for a dance 🕺
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/london-mot-2-0-in-full-effect" rel="noopener nofollow">London MoT 2.0 in Full Effect </a> image
London MoT 2.0 in Full Effect
<div>Hosted MoT London 3.0.</div> image
Hosted MoT London 3.0.
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<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/gary-shannon-2528285_londonsno1meetup-ministryoftesting-whosreadytoparty-activity-7326501286713901056-NaBk?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAABRh8cBC9R39qqSdRgRCTw8GxMFdnyXGYg" rel="noopener nofollow">Bigging up MoT what was London 3.0</a>. </div> image
Bigging up MoT what was London 3.0. 
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<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/gary-shannon-2528285_londonsno1meetup-ministryoftesting-whosreadytoparty-activity-7313817627519275008-Mf_M?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAABr4tAB4s7ahEYSH1hMiNt_3gVROqZ7kJA" rel="noopener nofollow">🌟 WOW, we did it again!</a> What a night! I’m lost for words (and that doesn’t happen often!).<br><br>
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🌟 WOW, we did it again! What a night! I’m lost for words (and that doesn’t happen often!).
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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Have a browse of our upcoming community-led meetups image
Have a browse of our upcoming community-led meetups
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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Can you find Bug, Cosmo the Space Duck and Space Seagull? image
Can you find Bug, Cosmo the Space Duck and Space Seagull?
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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03/04/2025. Another milestone for Eamon Droko. His first time speaking at a meetup and what a wonderfully kind and inspirational talk it was. Eamon shared gratitude for the Ministry of Testing comm... image
03/04/2025. Another milestone for Eamon Droko. His first time speaking at a meetup and what a wonderfully kind and inspirational talk it was. Eamon shared gratitude for the Ministry of Testing comm...
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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Having way to much fun 😁  image
Having way to much fun 😁
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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Having way to much fun 😁  image
Having way to much fun 😁
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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This badge is awarded to members who share a photo memory from the community. image
This badge is awarded to members who share a photo memory from the community.
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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Me stu and diana really captured the fun from a great evening.  image
Me stu and diana really captured the fun from a great evening.
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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Me stu and diana really captured the fun from a great evening.  image
Me stu and diana really captured the fun from a great evening.
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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From a personal perspective, it's such a joy getting back into selfie mode!

I'm here with Simon Tomes, The Gary Shannon and Diana Tomes. image
From a personal perspective, it's such a joy getting back into selfie mode! I'm here with Simon Tomes, The Gary Shannon and Diana Tomes.
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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This badge is awarded to members who confirm their tickets to TestBash Brighton 2024 image
This badge is awarded to members who confirm their tickets to TestBash Brighton 2024
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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🎙️ Nostalgia/Back to the 90s Join me, Gary Shannon, and Leigh Rathbone (Head of Test at Cavu) as we embark on a nostalgic journey through the evolution of testing tools and more. image
🎙️ Nostalgia/Back to the 90s Join me, Gary Shannon, and Leigh Rathbone (Head of Test at Cavu) as we embark on a nostalgic journey through the evolution of testing tools and more.
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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Rosie and I unpack why community is such a game-changer – from the value of networking to the magic of face-to-face interactions. image
Rosie and I unpack why community is such a game-changer – from the value of networking to the magic of face-to-face interactions.
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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Have a browse of our upcoming community-led meetups image
Have a browse of our upcoming community-led meetups
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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<div>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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! <br><br>Lets gooooooooo!</div> image
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How AI serves as a powerful ally to testers, augmenting their capabilities and enabling them to focus on higher-value tasks image
How AI serves as a powerful ally to testers, augmenting their capabilities and enabling them to focus on higher-value tasks
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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Embark on an exhilarating journey of leveling up test automation through the synergy of Playwright and AI image
Embark on an exhilarating journey of leveling up test automation through the synergy of Playwright and AI
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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This badge is awarded to those registered as a Meetup Organiser
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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This badge is awarded to members who have attended a TestBash event. image
This badge is awarded to members who have attended a TestBash event.
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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Fun in the photo booth.   image
Fun in the photo booth.
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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It's The Gary Shannon.  image
It's The Gary Shannon.
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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This badge is awarded to members who have updated their profile.
Gary Shannon
Gary Shannon
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This badge is awarded to members who have signed up as a Club member.
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