Simon Tomes | Activities
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Member joined AI Chapter chapter
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AMA about Podcasting
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The time ran fast, and we had very little time for the 99-second talks.But we still managed to get one in by Sarthak Sharma!!Thanks for stepping up and making a 99-second talk in what was more like...
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Our 99-second speaker at MoT Manchester!
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Our 99-second speaker at MoT Manchester!
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Our 99-second speaker at MoT Manchester!
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Our 99-second speaker at MoT Manchester!
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Our 99-second speaker at MoT Manchester!
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Our 99-second speaker at MoT Manchester!
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After a short break, we were presented with the talk System design interview for test engineers by Sarah Al-Hawi.The talk was super engaging and Sarah was in her element!She strated by saying, 'thi...
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Sarah Al-Hawi delivers her talk 'System design interview for test engineers'
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Sarah Al-Hawi delivers her talk 'System design interview for test engineers'
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Sarah Al-Hawi delivers her talk 'System design interview for test engineers'
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Sarah Al-Hawi delivers her talk 'System design interview for test engineers'
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Sarah Al-Hawi delivers her talk 'System design interview for test engineers'
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Combine AI-generated tests with intelligent test selection to manage large regression suites and speed up feedback
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Does AI test generation actually improve velocity? Solving the regression bloat
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Does AI test generation actually improve velocity? Solving the regression bloat
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It depends - Ask MoTaverse Anything - Ep 128
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Explore the new Ask MoTaverse Anything format, unpack “quality beyond correctness,” and pick up practical ideas for communicating impact, not just checking boxes.
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Member joined AI Chapter chapter
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Joined MoT Berlin chapter
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The MoTaverse exists to advance the quality engineering and software testing industry in a fun, safe, professional and forward-thinking way.
MoT Berlin Chapter events exist as a way to bring people together to gather and learn about all things quality.
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"How do you deal with the pressure that your mere existence keeps people in work? And how does that pressure change when those same people also question your very existence?"
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Member joined AI Chapter chapter
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Inspired by the following challenge: Create a Moment: Ask MoTaverse Anything.Thought I'd put myself out there to try my best to answer any question about life as being a very famous Bug in the MoTa...
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AMA about Being Famous
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AMA about Being Famous
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Thanks for joining the stage during TWiQ. Great to hear from you.
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Thanks for joining the stage during TWiQ. Great to hear from you.
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Thanks for co-hosting TWiQ. Always fun to co-host with you! 🤩
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This Week in Quality
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Thank you for hosting TWiQ today!
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Discover the benefits of creating a guide to telling people about you
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Making testing jobs safer for neurodiversity: Manual of Me
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Making testing jobs safer for neurodiversity: Manual of Me
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Learn from the mistakes and career lessons of an experienced leader to shape your path as a trusted leader in quality.
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6 leadership mistakes that made me a better leader
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6 leadership mistakes that made me a better leader
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Analyse the risks of stagnant pull requests and adopt a Quality Engineering mindset to reduce technical debt and accelerate value delivery through developer-led testing and faster merge cycles.
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The high cost of stagnant pull requests: moving towards collaborative Quality
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The high cost of stagnant pull requests: moving towards collaborative Quality
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The high cost of stagnant pull requests: moving towards collaborative Quality
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The high cost of stagnant pull requests: moving towards collaborative Quality
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Member joined AI Chapter chapter
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Member joined TWiQ — This Week in Quality chapter
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AMA about Exploratory Testing
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Member joined TWiQ — This Week in Quality chapter
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How do personas support quality beyond correctness?
Simon Tomes
Community Lead at MoTaverse
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Hello, I'm Simon. Since 2003 I've had various roles in testing, tech leadership and coaching. I believe in the power of collaboration, creativity and community. 🎓 MoT-STEC qualified. I get real joy working with and supporting our wonderful MoTaverse community.
“Thanks for making me feel so confident about myself.” | “I'm so grateful for all you do in the MoTaverse community, I learn so much as a result!” | “A simple chat with Simon in person absolutely changed everything.” | “Simon is one of the best people that I've ever met to have conversations with. He's so grounded in his way of thinking and articulates his thoughts so well and his feelings and his knowledge about community and everything.”
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