Rosie Sherry
Rosie Sherry
CEO & Founder at Ministry of Testing
She/Her
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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One day we might start building this into the MoTaverse, for now it's an AI MVC experiment.One of our goals is for MoTaverse Profiles to be helpful for your career, the most obvious way in can be h...
5 Aug
Simon's Moment about Leeds Atelier poster reminded me of this the goat that Diana drew! She certainly has many talents!Here Gwen Diagram is holding up the goat poster at Leeds Atelier 23/04/2024
5 Aug
Riffing off of this, I wondered how quality our quality people are and whether they can spot the difference.So tell me, can you spot the difference?
4 Aug
I giggled so hard as I created a Hamster meme. Simon caught me by surprise by doing a screensharing version of TWiQ, so I thought I would create this to see if he could contain himself!Then Aj sugg...
3 Aug
Our learning practices need to adapt to an iterative mindset
24 Jul
Unpack a hamster meme, a platform versus vibe-code poll, and lessons from IKEA and Stack Overflow, landing on data as the real story.
5 Aug
Rosie, Simon and Drew explore AI, authenticity, measuring what community really delivers and community building boundaries
29 Jul
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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Throwback Wednesday: Behold! The golden circle of testing!
Riffing: https://www.ministryoftesting.com/moments/throw-back-wednesday-giz-us-job-goat
Quality School 001: Spot the difference
@christer - you may like this one: https://www.ministryoftesting.com/moments/let-s-test-your-visual-testing-skills-spot-the-9-differences
My learning journey
Very cool to see this learning log!
Thank you to the MoTaverse Community
Bug congrats, amazing news :)
Dr Default persona
Love this, and all the hidden default signals in the image is so good!
05 Aug
Learner finished your session
Vibe-code, community platform, whatever: it's about data
Community Star
about 4 hours ago
Thanks for your contribution
Vibe-code, community platform, whatever: it's about data
Community Star
about 4 hours ago
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Vibe-code, community platform, whatever: it's about data
Community Star
about 4 hours ago
Vibe-code, community platform, whatever: it's about data
Unpack a hamster meme, a platform versus vibe-code poll, and lessons from IKEA and Stack Overflow, landing on data as the real story.
Session
about 4 hours ago
