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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.
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The bug was this big
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Test Heuristics Cheat Sheet
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I started 2025 in a bad place, I felt like I was getting punched from all different life angles.
I'm happy to say I'm finishing it in a very positive way.
For 2026 my goals are to establish t...
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My 2026 goals
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My 2026 goals
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CRAP Metric Is a Thing And It Tells You About Risk in Your Code
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Thanks for participating in the chat during This Week in Quality, Episode 118.
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Thanks for participating in the chat during This Week in Quality, Episode 118.
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Thanks for participating in the chat during This Week in Quality, Episode 118.
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Thanks for participating in the chat during This Week in Quality, Episode 118.
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Thanks for participating in the chat during This Week in Quality, Episode 118.
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Thanks for participating in the chat during This Week in Quality, Episode 118.
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Thanks for participating in the chat during This Week in Quality, Episode 118.
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Thanks for participating in the chat during This Week in Quality, Episode 118.
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Thanks for sharing you insights during This Week in Quality, Episode 118.
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Thanks for participating in the chat during This Week in Quality, Episode 118.
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Thanks for participating in the chat during This Week in Quality, Episode 118.
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Yesterday I gave my first 99-second talk at my first MoTaCon on disaster management! When things have gone completely wrong, remember:- We know: Share the facts, without speculation but als...
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99-second talk: We know - We do - We care - We’ll be back!
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99-second talk: We know - We do - We care - We’ll be back!
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Thanks for sharing your insights during TWiQ Episode 118.
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Thanks for sharing your insights during TWiQ Episode 118.
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Thanks for stepping in during TWiQ so I could break up the live and very intense cat scrap! 🙀
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Thanks for co-hosting the first TWiQ of 2026! 🎉
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19.4.0 of MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate
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11.9.0 of MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate
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What is the AI–quality–human loop? - Ep 118
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Explore how testers are blending AI with human judgment to improve exploratory testing, sharpen risk thinking, and stay accountable for quality in 2026.
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Looking Ahead to 2026 : Satya Nadella
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Applications close on January 25th.
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Apply to be a MoT Ambassador for 2026
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Apply to be a MoT Ambassador for 2026
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Thanks for continuing to share job adverts with the community.
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Thanks for sharing an idea around job counts to help track the jobs market.
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700+ Stars on Ministry of Testing ⭐
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Risk matters more than ever
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700+ Stars on Ministry of Testing ⭐
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Risk matters more than ever
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My year in stars 🌟
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Was great to meet Rahul Parwal
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Met Rahul at test bash
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Met Rahul at test bash
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Met Rahul at test bash
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Map your skills, set learning goals, and grow as a testing generalist using the Periodic Table of Testing.
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Elevate your career: Become a testing generalist
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Elevate your career: Become a testing generalist
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Elevate your career: Become a testing generalist
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