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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.

MoTaverse Team
Chapter Lead
Judy loves Questions image
I just love all things Judy, "Judy love"'s Qs.
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Drew Pontikis for:
Great to catch up with you over a call. I always feel inspired after our conversations!  image
Great to catch up with you over a call. I always feel inspired after our conversations! 
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Gary Shannon for:
Thank you for hosting MoTaCon 2025. Great to see you take to the big stage after all your MoT London Meetup hosting. ... image
Thank you for hosting MoTaCon 2025. Great to see you take to the big stage after all your MoT London Meetup hosting. You brought the energy, the crowd vibed off you and everyone was better for it! Always good to collaborate and work with you. Thanks, Gary. 
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Ash Coleman Hynie for:
Not one but two! Thank you for running an impressive and stimulating session at Leading With Quality. I love how you ... image
Not one but two! Thank you for running an impressive and stimulating session at Leading With Quality. I love how you encouraged everyone to speak up and explore an important topic, and in such a collaborative way. And thanks for bringing the good vibes to the stage with your super professional MoTaCon hosting skills. It's very much appreciated. The audience were grateful.Always good to collaborate and work with you. Thanks, Ash.
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Veerle Verhagen for:
"Wake up!" 😆There are many reasons why MoTaCon was a success and one of those reasons was you and Gwen. Thank you for... image
"Wake up!" 😆There are many reasons why MoTaCon was a success and one of those reasons was you and Gwen. Thank you for hosting!You brought the energy, fun and light-heartedness and the audience loved it. Great to collaborate and work with you again. Thanks, Veerle. 
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Gwen Diagram for:
There are many reasons why MoTaCon was a success and one of those reasons was you and Veerle. Thank you for hosting!Y... image
There are many reasons why MoTaCon was a success and one of those reasons was you and Veerle. Thank you for hosting!You brought the energy, fun and light-heartedness and the audience loved it. Always a pleasure working with you. Thanks, Gwen. 
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Jessica Bane for:
What can I say, Jessica! You were an absolute legend working as part of the MoTaCon 2025 Event Team. 🏆Thanks for clar... image
What can I say, Jessica! You were an absolute legend working as part of the MoTaCon 2025 Event Team. 🏆Thanks for clarifying and taking action on several occasions. So good to see you just get stuff done. Thank you for supporting the workshop facilitators and attendees. Grateful you ensured many people had an enjoyable experience. 
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Ady Stokes for:
Thank you for being part of the MoTaCon 2025 Event Team. 🏆Thanks for supporting all the Day 1 workshop facilitators a... image
Thank you for being part of the MoTaCon 2025 Event Team. 🏆Thanks for supporting all the Day 1 workshop facilitators and attendees. We appreciate the effort that went into it, particularly having to manage the excess demand.
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Kanika Vatsyayan for:
Bug congrats on your very practical article: Writing custom Cypress plug-ins that solve common software testing probl... image
Bug congrats on your very practical article: Writing custom Cypress plug-ins that solve common software testing problems
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
commented on:
Thanks for the pic. Nice to see things about to take shape before it started. 

We hope you enjoyed your first TestBa... image
"Thanks for the pic. Nice to see things about to take shape before it started. We hope you enjoyed your first TestBash/MoTaCon. "
1st Test Bash image
My very first test bash
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
commented on:
Great to see this pic before things started. 

Hope you enjoyed Elizabeth's talk.  image
"Great to see this pic before things started. Hope you enjoyed Elizabeth's talk. "
Ready for the bash image
Excited to be back after 3 years!
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
commented on:
Good to see this on the Learning Board. Thanks for sharing.

Good luck.  image
"Good to see this on the Learning Board. Thanks for sharing. Good luck. "
Committing to learning image
It's gonna be tough but so worthwhile.
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
commented on:
Great see your Bug tattoo! 

Nice one for embracing the bugs. 😃 image
"Great see your Bug tattoo! Nice one for embracing the bugs. 😃"
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
commented on:
100% the breaks are often where the magic connections happen. 

Glad to see you both met each other. 🤩 image
"100% the breaks are often where the magic connections happen. Glad to see you both met each other. 🤩"
Met Nadja in real life at leading with quality  image
Tea breaks are good. You get to meet great folks.
The calm before the storm  image
A virtually empty Brighton Dome main stage awaits 500+ eager minds ready to learn all the things
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Parveen Khan for:
Thank you for being part of the MoTaCon 2025 Event Team. 🏆Your commitment to ensuring people had a great time in the ... image
Thank you for being part of the MoTaCon 2025 Event Team. 🏆Your commitment to ensuring people had a great time in the Corn Exchange was much appreciated, and your willingness to jump in and help, especially with Jenna during the Swag Shop rush, made a real difference.
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Scout Burghardt for:
It was so much fun working with you during MoTaCon. I think we made an excellent team, making sure the speakers and h... image
It was so much fun working with you during MoTaCon. I think we made an excellent team, making sure the speakers and hosts were looked after. Thank you for being part of the MoTaCon 2025 Event Team. 🏆I was truly impressed by how you embraced your responsibilities and wholeheartedly dedicated yourself to the role.
Testbash prep image
Last year rubber ducks were all the rage at testbash. What will it be this year? And can it ride on my helmet?
A review of ”The Checklist Manifesto How to Get Things Right” by Atul Gawande image
A review of ”The Checklist Manifesto How to Get Things Right” by Atul Gawande
Found a bug during Leading With Quality image
Found a bug during Leading With Quality
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
contributed:
Found a bug during Leading With Quality image
30/09/25, Brighton. Cheeky bug crawling on the projected screen during the Leading With Quality day. I guess it didn't wanna miss out. Can't blame it!
Corn Exchange Vibes - People, Stories and Fun image
This pictures itself speak about the Corn exchange vibes - meeting people, sharing about the stories and the fun we had.
Main Hall at it's full capacity - Listening, learning, feeling and capturing too :)  image
Picture reveals the fact that how powerful and engaging talks were!!
Titles may shift, but identity is what we make (claim) make of it image
"If identity is socially constructed, then as quality leaders, we have the power to reconstruct how quality is seen and valued in our organisation." — Barry Ehigiator And Barry highlights the ma...
Thumbs up from Barry at Leading With Quality image
I loved the session from Barry Ehigiator at Leading With Quality. And Barry himself is always a joy to collaborate with, thanks Barry!
MoTaCon (previously TestBash) and all in-person events are now part of Professional Membership image
It's time to bundle! We've got everything your quality team needs
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Isabel Evans for:
We're grateful for your MoTaCon and Leading With Quality feedback. Thanks for sharing.  image
We're grateful for your MoTaCon and Leading With Quality feedback. Thanks for sharing. 
Wizzo’s training arc has officially begun! image
It was amazing seeing so many incredible people at TestBash/MoTacon. You all gave us a huge boost to keep pushing every day to make something awesome. And for all of you wonderful folks who we didn...
Measurements that matter? image
Measurements that matter?
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
contributed:
Thank you Jesper for the gift image
The best leaders in testing are those who never stop learning and share what they learn generously. At the Leading with Quality Event by the Ministry of Testing, I had the honor of meeting Jespe...
When There's Nobody There image
When There's Nobody There
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
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Quality in motion image
Quality in motion
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
contributed:
Quality in motion image
02/10/25, Brighton. There's a fair bit of running around when you're part of a conference event team. Curious to hear Joep's talk whilst also moving on to my next task I remember grabbing this ...
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Ben Dowen for:
Thank you for being part of the MoTaCon 2025 Event Team. 🏆I love how you got stuck in and took ownership of many thin... image
Thank you for being part of the MoTaCon 2025 Event Team. 🏆I love how you got stuck in and took ownership of many things in the Corn Exchange. It made a positive difference to the attendee experience. And to do that alongside the pressure of taking to the main stage on day 1. Awesome work! 💪🏻
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Rahul Parwal for:
Thank you for being part of the MoTaCon 2025 Event Team. 🏆I love how you finished your workshop in the morning of day... image
Thank you for being part of the MoTaCon 2025 Event Team. 🏆I love how you finished your workshop in the morning of day 1 and jumped straight into Event Team mode! Handling the pressure of both was impressive. Glad you helped many folks enjoy their experience in the Corn Exchange and beyond. I appreciate all the memories. 
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Nataliia Burmei for:
Thank you for being part of the MoTaCon 2025 Event Team. 🏆Great to see you spark many conversations and ensure folks ... image
Thank you for being part of the MoTaCon 2025 Event Team. 🏆Great to see you spark many conversations and ensure folks were comfortable in the Corn Exchange. It made a positive difference to the attendee experience.
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Cassandra H. Leung for:
Thank you for being part of the MoTaCon 2025 Event Team. 🏆I love how you got stuck in and took ownership of many thin... image
Thank you for being part of the MoTaCon 2025 Event Team. 🏆I love how you got stuck in and took ownership of many things in the Corn Exchange. It made a positive difference to the attendee experience. And to do that alongside the pressure of taking to the main stage on day 2. Legendary work! 💪🏻
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
commented on:
Love the creativity of this creation. 

Is that person navigating with clear direction and extra eyes above to see cl... image
"Love the creativity of this creation. Is that person navigating with clear direction and extra eyes above to see clearly? Also, does the fish represent the teacher proverb? "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you f..."
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
commented on:
The Quality Coach with Two Quality Blokes image
Amazing workshop underway at MotaCon25 with Stu Day and David Noorshargh. Really looking forward this one.
Where's Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull? – No. 46 image
Where's Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull? – No. 46
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
contributed:
Where's Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull? – No. 46 image
Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull have taken over the MoTaCon takeover. Is that a reverse takeover? 🤔 Can you find them?
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