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Louise Woodhams
Automation & Test Lead

I've been testing for over 10 years and API testing is my favourite.
I believe testers/quality people are the BEST humans and always bring hope to my half glass empty soul.

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In tech, we work in small iterations, why not approach learning the same? image
I predict a huge fundamental shift will happen when it comes to learning and professional development. Infact, it's already happening. If you've been in the tech space for a while, you may have not...
In tech, we work in small iterations, why not approach learning the same? image
In tech, we work in small iterations, why not approach learning the same?
Louise Woodhams
Louise Woodhams
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In tech, we work in small iterations, why not approach learning the same? image
In tech, we work in small iterations, why not approach learning the same?
Louise Woodhams
Louise Woodhams
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In tech, we work in small iterations, why not approach learning the same? image
In tech, we work in small iterations, why not approach learning the same?
Do I belong in tech anymore? image
Do I belong in tech anymore?
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Louise Woodhams
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Hot take testers love and feel guilty about "I told you so" moments image
During episode 132 we discussed hot takes. One that came up is that testers love the moment they can say "I told you so", but then feel guilty about it.I would like to argue that that is because te...
Hot take testers love and feel guilty about "I told you so" moments image
Hot take testers love and feel guilty about "I told you so" moments
Louise Woodhams
Louise Woodhams
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Hot take testers love and feel guilty about "I told you so" moments image
Hot take testers love and feel guilty about "I told you so" moments
Louise Woodhams
Louise Woodhams
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Hot take testers love and feel guilty about "I told you so" moments image
Hot take testers love and feel guilty about "I told you so" moments
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Louise Woodhams
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Write about something that worries you image
A pessimist, optimist and realist continue their previous discussion about writing. Last time around they were talking about writing about something they're enjoying.Pessimist: I'm much more comfor...
Write about something that worries you image
Write about something that worries you
Louise Woodhams
Louise Woodhams
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Write about something that worries you image
Write about something that worries you
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This Week in Quality
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Louise Woodhams
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Share your week’s highlights, challenges, and lessons in quality
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How would someone deal with a developer who was reluctant to take testing lessons from a tester/quality person? image
Great great from Simon Tomes on Quality Assistance model moment - https://www.ministryoftesting.com/moments/ama-about-transitioning-to-quality-assistance-modelI will start from a story. At my previ...
How would someone deal with a developer who was reluctant to take testing lessons from a tester/quality person? image
How would someone deal with a developer who was reluctant to take testing lessons from a tester/quality person?
Louise Woodhams
Louise Woodhams
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How would someone deal with a developer who was reluctant to take testing lessons from a tester/quality person? image
How would someone deal with a developer who was reluctant to take testing lessons from a tester/quality person?
Louise Woodhams
Louise Woodhams
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How would someone deal with a developer who was reluctant to take testing lessons from a tester/quality person? image
How would someone deal with a developer who was reluctant to take testing lessons from a tester/quality person?
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Louise Woodhams
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All it takes are a few words image
One reason why I love being in tech is the challenge of learning something new. And, sometimes, the thing that scares me is the prospect of learning the new thing. Asking for help can be a powerful...
All it takes are a few words image
All it takes are a few words
Louise Woodhams
Louise Woodhams
awarded Judy Mosley for:
All it takes are a few words image
All it takes are a few words
Louise Woodhams
Louise Woodhams
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This is the best news! image
"This is the best news!"
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Louise Woodhams
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The ultimate hosting duo returns! image
We are thrilled to announce that the powerhouse team of Gwen Diagram and Veerle Verhagen will be your hosts for MoTaCon! Why are we so excited? Because some partnerships are just meant to be.They f...
The ultimate hosting duo returns! image
The ultimate hosting duo returns!
Louise Woodhams
Louise Woodhams
awarded Diana Dromey for:
The ultimate hosting duo returns! image
The ultimate hosting duo returns!
Louise Woodhams
Louise Woodhams
awarded Veerle Verhagen for:
The ultimate hosting duo returns! image
The ultimate hosting duo returns!
Louise Woodhams
Louise Woodhams
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The ultimate hosting duo returns! image
The ultimate hosting duo returns!
This Week in Quality image
This Week in Quality
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Louise Woodhams
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🖖  The MoTaCon 2026 crew revealed image
Check out the future of quality & tech, as we reveal the full crew of contributors for MoTaCon 2026
🖖  The MoTaCon 2026 crew revealed image
🖖 The MoTaCon 2026 crew revealed
Louise Woodhams
Louise Woodhams
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🖖  The MoTaCon 2026 crew revealed image
🖖 The MoTaCon 2026 crew revealed
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This Week in Quality
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Louise Woodhams
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Share your week’s highlights, challenges, and lessons in quality
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It's official, I'm competent! image
It took me a while to get there but I finally finished STEC. Nice.Even as someone who has worked in software quality for almost 10 years, there were plenty of great ideas and practical suggestions ...
It's official, I'm competent! image
It's official, I'm competent!
Louise Woodhams
Louise Woodhams
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It's official, I'm competent! image
It's official, I'm competent!
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Louise Woodhams
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Stop shaming yourself into doing more—it won't work image
​Recently, I had the great pleasure of doing a Call for Insights with Simon Tomes, where I got to talk about having ADHD and some of the ways I was able to structure my work around my brain. Here's...
Stop shaming yourself into doing more—it won't work image
Stop shaming yourself into doing more—it won't work
Louise Woodhams
Louise Woodhams
awarded Heleen Van Grootven for:
Stop shaming yourself into doing more—it won't work image
Stop shaming yourself into doing more—it won't work
Louise Woodhams
Louise Woodhams
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Finding joy in your role image
The way software development works is uniquely suited to neurodivergence
Finding joy in your role image
Finding joy in your role
Louise Woodhams
Louise Woodhams
awarded Heleen Van Grootven for:
Finding joy in your role image
Finding joy in your role
Louise Woodhams
Louise Woodhams
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Finding joy in your role image
Finding joy in your role
I am a good tester but a bad developer image
I am a good tester but a bad developer
This Week in Quality image
This Week in Quality
Louise Woodhams
Louise Woodhams
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Celebrating 313 community stars! image
313 is Donald Duck's licence plate number, and since Donald is my favorite duck, it's no surprise that my favourite number is - obviously - 313.Today I reached 313 community stars, which makes me v...
Celebrating 313 community stars! image
Celebrating 313 community stars!
Louise Woodhams
Louise Woodhams
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Celebrating 313 community stars! image
Celebrating 313 community stars!
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Louise Woodhams
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STEC and SQEC certified baby!!!! woooooow  image
Very happy to be both STEC (Software Testing Essentials Certificate) and SQEC (Software Quality Engineering Certificate) certified ;-) 
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