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Neil Taylor
Lead Quality Engineer

I've been testing for 20+ years with experience in Exploratory Testing and tools such as CI/CD, Bruno and Postman. I'm a self-taught pianist and enjoy writing and recording my own music.

Thanks for being super active in the chat during Software Testing Live. image
Thanks for being super active in the chat during Software Testing Live.
Neil Taylor
Neil Taylor
awarded Nataliia Burmei for:
Really great Software Testing Live session! Thankyou. image
Really great Software Testing Live session! Thankyou.
Neil Taylor
Neil Taylor
awarded Ben Dowen for:
Hosted another excellent Software Testing Live. image
Hosted another excellent Software Testing Live.
MoTaverse lanyards with meaning image
We've been focusing on iterative improvements for TestBash. This year we'll announce some bigger than normal changes, but in the meantime, I've been quite happy with the many smaller changes we'...
More than just ‘manual testing’: Recognising the skills of software testers image
Discover why the term ‘manual testing’ has limitations and negative impacts on the testing craft and learn to embrace more modern terminology
All ok? ... Yep! image
It's 13:25 on a Thursday, 12th September 2024. TestBash is go! "Hey, Rosie" "Hey, Simon" "All ok?" "Yep!" "You?" "Yep! Cool. Selfie?" "Yep!" When you're busy making sure everyone at T...
Neil Taylor
Neil Taylor
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Kindness. Respect. Ambition. image
Street art in Brighton that aligns with our values. Let's go, with kindness and respect!
Neil Taylor
Neil Taylor
commented on:
Congratulations on your Community Certificate Preeti.

Those new badges are rather cool too. 🙂 image
"Congratulations on your Community Certificate Preeti. Those new badges are rather cool too. 🙂"
MoT -Stars, Badges, Certificate - how does it feel when you receive MoT email notification back to back in Single Day!! image
When you are busy in your work and receive MoT notification for receiving a new Community Star - feels Grateful - wow , Another hour while you are still enjoying Stars received, get MoT notificati...
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Neil Taylor
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The TORCH technique for exploratory testing image
Shine a light. The TORCH technique for exploratory testing helps quality professionals bring structure and freedom to their exploratory testing sessions. So what?
My first blog is live! ✨ Beyond Automation: Future of QA image
Shared my first blog on how QA is evolving — from hands-on testing to automation and now AI-powered approaches. Curious to know: what would you keep manual, automate, or hand over to AI? https:...
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https://musicandtesting.wordpress.com/2025/08/20/its-all-about-confidence/
Neil Taylor
Neil Taylor
contributed:
Neil Taylor
Neil Taylor
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STEC is complete 🎉: 19 modules, 59 voices, and a jam packed portfolio to show your growth image
Eighteen months, 19 modules, and 59 amazing contributors later, the MoT Software Testing Essentials Certification is complete! Looking back, my favourite part has been seeing so many community m...
Wide open spaces: A thought worker's guide to asking good questions image
Gain tips to overcome nerves and ask questions that inspire creativity and problem-solving
20 things about TestBash image
I took this photo of SpaceSeagull and it seemed like a great writing prompt to say 20 things about TestBash. 1. It was started because I was jealous of design conferences having all the fun, I t...
Hello, my name is Eamon Droko image
About Me: I’m coming from: London, UK My role is: QA Engineer (Thanks to Jesse for reminding me to update it!) I’d love to meet others who are into: Quality coaching, being open and vulnera...
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This badge is awarded to members who confirm their tickets to TestBash Brighton 2025
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We've pulled together a TestBash MoTebook (with Google Docs) to help you understand what you can expect to learn from each session at TestBash, but it's more than that! It's a tool to take notes...
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Neil Taylor
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Hello, my name is Neil Taylor image
Hello, my name is Neil Taylor
Hello, my name is Neil Taylor image
Hello, my name is Neil Taylor
Neil Taylor
Neil Taylor
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Hello, my name is Neil Taylor image
About Me: I’m coming from: Eastbourne, England, UK My role is: QA Lead I'm happy to talk about anything testing related, but particularly interested in talking tools, automation and quality engi...
Neil Taylor
Neil Taylor
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Hello, my name is Neil Taylor image
About Me: I’m coming from: Eastbourne, England, UK My role is: QA Lead I'm happy to talk about anything testing related, but particularly interested in talking tools, automation and quality engi...
Standing tall in the job market image
MoT London Meetup. 26/06/25. The wonderful one-and-only Gary Shannon shares an emotional story of his upbringing and incredible achievements via the power of community. He's a top bloke and...
Supporting job seekers and making new friends image
Inspired by this Club thread: https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/the-job-market-is-rough-how-can-we-help/85347 started by Judy Mosely and with some helpful responses from others, I posted offers ...
TestBash Workshop in action image
Serious learning faces in action during a TestBash 2024 workshop.
Coding Challenges Workshop - TestBash 2024 image
Ben Dowen, a bearded man wearing grey trousers a black short sleeved tshirt, pink name badge and black cap, stands proudly infront of his own title slide that reads "Coding Challenges Prepare for S...
How to get the most out of your MoT profile: Top tips for maximising value image
Use your MoT profile to showcase for your work and contributions and have a living portfolio that grows with you

Thanks for amplifying the community certification on LinkedIn. image
Thanks for amplifying the community certification on LinkedIn.
Software Testing Live Ep 4 — Community Commentary image
There were so many great comments in the chat during The Awesome Power of Shifting Left. I captured a few of them. Thanks everyone for you commentary contributions.
Software Testing Live Ep 4 — Community Commentary image
Software Testing Live Ep 4 — Community Commentary
Neil Taylor
Neil Taylor
contributed:
Software Testing Live Ep 4 — Community Commentary image
There were so many great comments in the chat during The Awesome Power of Shifting Left. I captured a few of them. Thanks everyone for you commentary contributions.
Neil Taylor
Neil Taylor
achieved:
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Earned through actions that have made the MoT Community a more pleasant and useful place to be.
First Time Being a Co-Host for Ministry of Testing! image
I love podcasts. I've had the privilege of being on a few of them. Today was my first day co-hosting one! I was nervous, for sure, but once I settled in, made sure I had coffee in hand, and remembe...
Quality is Care image
10 ideas on putting care at the heart of quality engineering practices
Neil Taylor
Neil Taylor
is Open to Write
How to get unstuck: A guide for testers or anyone else who feels stumped  image
Learn about some of the reasons we get stuck and some top tips for getting unstuck
Was a professional member in 2025 image
Was a professional member in 2025
what am I going to do with my hands? image
what am I going to do with my hands?
Demi Van Malcot's first time co-hosting This Week in Testing with Ben Dowen image
Demi Van Malcot's first time co-hosting This Week in Testing with Ben Dowen
"This is such a great collaboration between MOT and the awesome  members of testing community who contributed to its ... image
"This is such a great collaboration between MOT and the awesome  members of testing community who contributed to its content.  The content of this essentials certificate will allow testers to properly learn about testing and develop solid testing skills and offers so much more than an ISTQB certificate." Source: LinkedIn.
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