Neil Taylor | Activities
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Grumps goes to the AI Chapter
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Everyday AI Coding: Skills & Plugins in a Tester's Workflow | AI Chapter
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The Exploratory Testing Charter Planner (ETCP)
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The Exploratory Testing Charter Planner (ETCP)
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Lightly plan every exploratory testing session before you dive in
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The Exploratory Testing Charter Planner (ETCP)
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The Exploratory Testing Charter Planner (ETCP)
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What Are Skills? Build Your First AI Agent Skill in Minutes
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Friction-Maxxing, or The Case for Elbow Grease
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We had our monthly Ambassador's call yesterday. We use it as an opportunity to catch up, answer any questions and give updates on things we are working on in the MoTaverse.This time, we gave a litt...
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Re-enacting the chef's kiss and the good problem of MoT Profiles
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Re-enacting the chef's kiss and the good problem of MoT Profiles
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In a recent discussion with Ambassadors I mentioned that I have been referred to before as "Dr Default". I thought this might be an interesting persona to explore.While others jump straight into ho...
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Dr Default persona
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Dr Default persona
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This badge is awarded to members who attend 10 MoTaverse events.
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This badge is awarded to members who attend their first MoTaverse event.
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I loved seeing my Ministry of Testing profile being featured in the Testing Planet at TestBash, through a spot the difference on the centre spread! This was great for my career as it immediately b...
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Build an advanced MoT profile
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Build an advanced MoT profile
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Build an advanced MoT profile
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I'm often guilty of not doing the thing to explore, when that's just the thing we need to nudge us on our way.Sometimes we think the solution, or the thing to do is to far away, or out of reach. Wh...
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Just get out there
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Just get out there
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Being on the job hunt is frustrating. With the role of AI now part of the process, it can feel scary wondering if your resume will be seen at all! Spending months applying and being unsure if anyth...
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When Community helps you find your next step
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When Community helps you find your next step
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When Community helps you find your next step
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The good stuff: Problems, podcasts, and progress
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The good stuff: Problems, podcasts, and progress
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The good stuff: Problems, podcasts, and progress
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The good stuff: Problems, podcasts, and progress
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The good stuff: Problems, podcasts, and progress
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A 'good problems' episode about production-testing drama, MoTaverse growth, new voices, lifelong learning, and how community conversations help people keep going.
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The good stuff: Problems, podcasts, and progress
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The good stuff: Problems, podcasts, and progress
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The good stuff: Problems, podcasts, and progress
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The good stuff: Problems, podcasts, and progress
awarded Ady Stokes for:
The good stuff: Problems, podcasts, and progress
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This Week in Quality
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This Week in Quality
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Share your week’s highlights, challenges, and lessons in quality
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AI Chapter
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Everyday AI Coding: Skills & Plugins in a Tester's Workflow
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How do shoelaces link to risk?
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How do shoelaces link to risk?
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The Rigour
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The Rigour
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The hidden burden behind building quality products
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The Rigour
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.
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