Simon Tomes | Activities
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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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Get your dose of exploratory testing inspiration
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Explore Galore! 30 Tips to Supercharge your Exploratory Testing Efforts
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Simon Tomes shares what exploratory testing is and how it can help level up your testing efforts
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What Is Exploratory Testing? PQIP: Four Simple Words To Level Up Your Testing Efforts
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What a Beautiful evening it was !!
Had a great time with Rosie, Sam and Dan yesterday in Bristol. Lot of talks about Software testing, work life balance specially with kids and many more chit c...
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Beautiful Evening With Testing Legends
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Beautiful Evening With Testing Legends
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Beautiful Evening With Testing Legends
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Beautiful Evening With Testing Legends
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Beautiful Evening With Testing Legends
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Test Heuristics Cheat Sheet
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700+ Stars on Ministry of Testing ⭐
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Reflect on how burnout affects belonging at work and in the community, and how people can find their way back without starting over.
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Cosmic Conversation: What comes next when burnout changes your path?
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Cosmic Conversation: What comes next when burnout changes your path?
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Cosmic Conversation: What comes next when burnout changes your path?
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Good on you for mentioning Becky Norville in your recent "Are you open to work?" email and news post. 🤩
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66% of us seem to think so
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Do software testing professionals understand what is meant by systems thinking?
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Do software testing professionals understand what is meant by systems thinking?
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Do software testing professionals understand what is meant by systems thinking?
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Do software testing professionals understand what is meant by systems thinking?
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Do software testing professionals understand what is meant by systems thinking?
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Do software testing professionals understand what is meant by systems thinking?
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Do software testing professionals understand what is meant by systems thinking?
awarded Mike Harris for:
Do software testing professionals understand what is meant by systems thinking?
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Learn how to influence without control and lead with care, clarity, and adaptability.
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Gary Hawkes: All roads lead to quality
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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