Rosie Sherry
Rosie Sherry
CEO & Founder at Ministry of Testing
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I've been working in the software testing and quality engineering space since the year 2000 whilst also combining it with my love for education and community. It turns out quality, community and education go nicely hand in hand.
🎓 MoT-STEC qualified
🎂 MoTaBirthday | November 23, 2014
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This one is 10 years old!It's tradition that at the end of a conference day there is an allocated time slot for any attendee to get up on stage for 99 seconds.Here is Guna Petrova at TestBash Brigh...
16 Sep
For years I've watched many an entrepreneur trying to build a competitor to a certain event platform that helps people 'meet up' . Every single one of them has failed. None of them gained any tract...
15 Sep
Whilst this feels like the end of an era, it does make a lot of sense that people can just go for it with moments. I've moved my blog there. It has been an honour to be an editor for MoT and help s...
15 Sep
It's been a while since I read a business book, and have long followed Jason Cohen. He also has a nice connection to the quality space as being the original founder of SmartBear.Anyhows, I enjoyed ...
9 Sep
Our learning practices need to adapt to an iterative mindset
24 Jul
Discover why community as a service deserves saying out loud, covering paid membership, monetisation, and shifting community trends.
10 Sep
Thunder Code CEO Karim Jouini on why AI eats tasks rather than jobs, and why "quality architect" could become testing's defining role.
9 Sep
Moments
Definition: Short-form blog posts published within the MoTaverse platform, used by members to share updates, reflections, or content without needing a longer article format. So what? Like Observatory, this is a platform-specific feature name rather than an industry term, it illustrates a lightweight, collaborative and community way for members to keep publishing and building their profile. Example: A member posting a steady stream of short updates about their work, prompting others in the community to read and respond to each one.
The Observatory
Definition: A feed within the MoTaverse platform where members share links to articles, resources, or content they've found valuable, earning recognition when others click through and engage with the shared link. So what? This is a MoT-specific platform feature rather than a general testing or tech term, so it's unlikely to be a meaningful glossary entry for an external audience, though it's worth noting as a mechanism that encourages knowledge sharing and rewards curation. Example: A member shares an article about differing personal working styles, and both the sharer and anyone who reads it via the link earn recognition for the interaction.
Round Table
A discussion format involving a small group of people, rather than just two, exploring a topic together in a conversational, non-scripted way.In the MoTaverse we host roundtables in various formats, recently introducing them online. So what? This format sits between a one-on-one conversation and a full talk, giving more people a chance to contribute perspectives on a topic in a relaxed setting. Example: A small group session where a handful of practitioners talk through a shared theme together, similar in spirit to a two-person conversational format but with more voices in the room. Editorial note: This definition has been inferred from how the term was used in the source material.
Ninety-Nine Second Talk
A very short, informal talk format lasting around ninety-nine seconds, used as a low-pressure entry point for people who haven't spoken publicly before. This short talk format started in the early days of the MoTaverse at TestBash (now MoTaCon) and has continued to live on at conferences, chapter and virtual events.It has also expanded beyond the MoTaverse and inspired external communities to adopt the same approach. So what? The short format removes much of the pressure associated with public speaking, making it an accessible first step that can build confidence and lead to further involvement, such as writing or longer talks. Example: Someone giving a ninety-nine second talk at a conference as their very first public speaking experience, which later leads them to contribute further content and encourage others to get involved too.
Call for Insights
A relaxed, conversational format practised in the MoTaverse where a guest and host discuss a topic together, without a formal presentation or script, as an alternative to a solo talk. So what? This format lowers the barrier to contributing for people who find preparing and delivering a talk alone intimidating, especially newer or less experienced speakers, while still producing valuable shared insight. Example: A first-time contributor recording a relaxed back-and-forth conversation, which then goes on to inspire other new speakers to get involved in similar ways.
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It's not only about what you do, but how you go about it.
I've been thinking about this recently, I like how you frame it as the 'how'.
In a sense, over the years, we've had a lot of people tell us what to do. What practices we should adopt. Dare I say the holy grail of [insert keyword here].
A lot of these 'whats' sound great on paper, but often they don't help us with the how. And perhaps the how surfaces a whole new set of skills that are not directly related to quality. The problem analysis, the team work, the grit, the teaching, the leanring, and more...
A Walk, A Conversation, A Moment 🇩🇪
Very cool to see, a nice photo!
How far does the MoTaverse go? BEYOND.
Ah, how cool is that, welcome Jennifer!
An 'MoTasphere' is nicely played!
What do you mean, it has been two years?
Bug congrats! And time sure does fly when you're having fun! I love that the Just Go For It mentality is sticking.
Discovering confidence through community - Into The MoTaverse - Episode 1
@Rey Mark, thanks very much for the feedback, we've put alot of effort into changing and creating the best community possible, I'm very happy that you can see and feel that. ❤️
11 Sep
Isn't it great? The counterintuitive truth behind the MoTaverse's Membership Model
An opportunity to focus and reflect on the many positives of the MoTaverse.
Contributor thanking
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Thanking contributors
Isn't it great? The counterintuitive truth behind the MoTaverse's Membership Model
Community Star
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Isn't it great? The counterintuitive truth behind the MoTaverse's Membership Model
An opportunity to focus and reflect on the many positives of the MoTaverse.
News
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Featured on the MoTaverse homepage
Your moment was featured on the MoTaverse homepage.
Community Star
about 2 hours ago
Learner read your observatory link
ACCELQ Named a Leader in G2 Fall 2026 Reports
Community Star
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