Heleen Van Grootven
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After a decade in communications, I switched to testing—turns out that I really like figuring out how things work and how they fit together. Always open to learning more and meeting new people!

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after so much waiting and anticipating , I am returning to my career after a full time parenting break.

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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...
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Thanks for going above and beyond in October 2025. Your community contributions are much appreciated.
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Apply autism-aware design principles to improve software usability for autistic and neurodivergent people.
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TWIQ or treat: Ghostly bug stories - Ep 110

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Celebrate the spooky side of quality as community members share their funniest, scariest, and most unforgettable stories that turn everyday mishaps into lessons worth laughing about.
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Celebrate the quality community’s creativity and courage as folks share lessons, ideas, and stories in just 99 seconds.
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Celebrate the launch of This Week in Quality as the community tests a new platform, shares MoTaCon highlights, and reflects on how quality connects us all.
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I may be ever-so-slightly upset that my beloved em dash has become a hallmark of AI-generated writing…
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Yesterday I gave my first 99-second talk at my first MoTaCon on disaster management! When things have gone completely wrong, remember: - We know: Share the facts, without speculation but also wi...
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