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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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2.5.0 of MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate
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2.5.0 of MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate
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2.4.0 of MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate
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2.4.0 of MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate
awarded Maithilee Chunduri for:
2.3.0 of MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate
awarded Emily O'Connor for:
2.3.0 of MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate
awarded Callum Akehurst-Ryan for:
2.3.0 of MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate
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2.3.0 of MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate
awarded Aj Wilson for:
2.3.0 of MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate
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2.3.0 of MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate
awarded Matthew Whitaker for:
2.2.0 of MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate
awarded Jenny Bramble for:
2.2.0 of MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate
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2.2.0 of MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate
awarded Rahul Parwal for:
2.1.0 of MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate
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2.1.0 of MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate
awarded Ady Stokes for:
2.0.0 of MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate
earned:
2.0.0 of MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate
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Strengths:
- Miniature lion.
- Expert fly-hunter (and eater).
- Cat martial arts sparring partner for Jack.
Weaknesses:
- Frequent vocal complainer.
- Never quite mastered litter box a...
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Leo - Guardian of the MoTaverse
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Leo - Guardian of the MoTaverse
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Strengths:
- Alpha-female queen of her domain, ruler of the Tricat Kingdom (our house).
- Requires no additional decoration at Halloween.
- Has a whole “Phantom of the opera/Harvey Two-face” thi...
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Molly - Guardian of the MoTaverse
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Molly - Guardian of the MoTaverse
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Temperance and Vera doing some exploratory testing on some freshly-grown grass!
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QA'ing the fresh grass: Guardians of the MoTaverse!
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QA'ing the fresh grass: Guardians of the MoTaverse!
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A pair of guardians, never seen apart! Sox (left) is a Jack Russell Terrier Mix and Eddi (right) is pure Jack Russell Terror...I mean Terrier.
Strengths:
- Eddi: Finding a way to lick your fac...
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Eddi and Sox: A pair of Guardians of the MoTaverse
awarded Maddy Kilsby-McMurray for:
Eddi and Sox: A pair of Guardians of the MoTaverse
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The current members of the Sheasby Thomas cavy herd
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Scout, Temperance and Vera: a Guardians of the MoTaverse trio
awarded James Sheasby Thomas for:
Scout, Temperance and Vera: a Guardians of the MoTaverse trio
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Chickoo is the most adorable, cuddly, furry baby! 🐈⬛
Superpowers:
- Cutest and sweetest cat ever who knows how to grab my attention always!!
- Knows how to trick me to get his favourite treat...
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Chickoo - Guardian of the MoTaverse
awarded Parveen Khan for:
Chickoo - Guardian of the MoTaverse
awarded Parveen Khan for:
Chickoo - Guardian of the MoTaverse
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Occasionally mentioned as QA Cat in the internal Slack (even has his own dedicated emotes)
Superpowers:
- Not Impressed by developers
- Has a brother
- Silent but deadly
Weaknesses:
- Ha...
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Nobby - Guardian of the MoTaverse
awarded Martin Mitrev for:
Nobby - Guardian of the MoTaverse
awarded Martin Mitrev for:
Nobby - Guardian of the MoTaverse
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Poppy is your frenchie/pitbull guardian! 🐶
Superpowers:
- A professional sleeper
- Ability to always look sad and neglected even though she is actually a spoiled princess
- Can sneakily eat l...
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Poppy - Guardian of the MoTaverse
awarded Marie Cruz for:
Poppy - Guardian of the MoTaverse
awarded Marie Cruz for:
Poppy - Guardian of the MoTaverse
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Willow is your super fluffy Samoyed! 🐶
Superpowers:
- Sweetest dog ever to exist and very affectionate
- Smiles for the camera with his signature “Sammy smile”
- Stunning white fur!
- Smells...
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Willow - Guardian of the MoTaverse
awarded Marie Cruz for:
Willow - Guardian of the MoTaverse
awarded Marie Cruz for:
Willow - Guardian of the MoTaverse
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Alias: The Comfort QA-t
Species: Feline (Domesticus Perfectionis)
Alignment: Chaotic Cuddly
Current Assignment: Guardian of the MoTaVerse — Ministry of Testing
Role in the Guardians: Posture of...
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Hopper - Guardian of the MoTaVerse
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