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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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Thanks for participating in the chat during TWiQ.Â
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MoT Community Certificate
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I’m thrilled to have received a certificate — a reminder of what’s possible when you stay committed and show up with purpose.
Being part of the Ministry of Testing (MoT) community, where we suppor...
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25 years ago, I started my career in IT, learning coding the old-fashioned way — through teachers, libraries, and physical books, practicing on a computer.
15 years ago, learning shifted online. I...
awarded Judy Mosley for:
During TWiQ, Maithilee mentioned how helpful you were with her Professional QA statement. Very kind!Â
awarded Maithilee Chunduri for:
Thanks for joining the stage at This Week in Quality. Good to hear from you.Â
awarded Gary Hawkes for:
Thanks for joining the stage at This Week in Quality. It worked! Thanks for amplifying the importance of folks participating in the MoTaverse.Â
awarded Christine Pinto for:
Thanks for joining the stage at This Week in Quality. Appreciate you sparking more chat.Â
awarded Nadja Schulz for:
Thanks for joining the stage at This Week in Quality. Bug congrats! Good to hear from you.Â
awarded Neil Taylor for:
Thanks for joining the stage at This Week in Quality. Bug congrats! Good to hear from you.Â
awarded Scott Kenyon for:
Thanks for joining the stage at This Week in Quality. Great question and good to hear from you.Â
awarded Nataliia Burmei for:
Thank you for co-hosting This Week in Quality. You always ensure the attendees and panellists feel welcome.Â
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Based on a discussion earlier in the year (2025) about all the things AI will replace. I pointed out a few things it couldn't replace or do. This image was created so I could share it and prompt so...
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