Simon Tomes | Activities
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Being the only QA team member can feel difficult. Working to build a Quality atmosphere throughout the company can be daunting. I've been there multiple times now. I'm happy to answer any questions...
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AMA about Working as a Lone Tester
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AMA about Working as a Lone Tester
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Charles Penn asked
What resources do you use to decide what is most vital when you start advocating for Accessibility in an application? What resources do you use when you start testing for A...
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What resources do you use to decide what is most vital when you start advocating for Accessibility in an application? What resources do you use when you start testing for Accessibility?
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What resources do you use to decide what is most vital when you start advocating for Accessibility in an application? What resources do you use when you start testing for Accessibility?
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What resources do you use to decide what is most vital when you start advocating for Accessibility in an application? What resources do you use when you start testing for Accessibility?
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""I've tried butter, cooking oil, soap, washing up liquid, and so much more. 72 hours in and I still can't remove this pen from my fingers!""
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I'm still getting comfortable with this whole podcasting thing. Many video tools capture random moments during recordings, and sometimes they just make me chuckle.Episode 9 of Into the MoTaverse wi...
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Caption this moment
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Caption this moment
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Caption this moment
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"Nice one, Gary. It's exhilarating how much knowledge and experience James shares in one call! Mind blown multiple times."
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"Awesome! Thanks for sharing, Rania.
What can the world of tech learn from the world of winter sports?"
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Honest confession: before Thunders, I spent my career in winter sports, beauty, the Cultural & Creative Industries, and never dabbled in the IT sector. There was always a CTO quietly sheltering...
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AMA about how non-technical teams can contribute to quality: I'm a Marketing PM at an AI test automation company.
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AMA about how non-technical teams can contribute to quality: I'm a Marketing PM at an AI test automation company.
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Create a Moment: Ask MoTaverse Anything
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Bug congrats on earning your MoT Intermediate Certificate in Test Automation. 🏆
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Thanks for super shipping a Call for Insights! Legendary turnaround. 🤩
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The medium matters
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The medium matters
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How should we report on quality?
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The medium matters
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The medium matters
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The medium matters
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How should we report on quality?
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Thanks for our Call for Insights. Awesome to hear your thoughts and ideas around where, when and how Quality Engineers add value.
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The problem with non-deterministic inputs and outputs
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Mind the QA of the gaps
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System testing is often seen as just the top of the Automation Pyramid, which can lead it to being minimized to a dangerous point.This has been my focus during my career, and I am always happy to ...
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AMA about System Testing
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AMA about System Testing
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Is this product 'human-made'? The race to establish an AI-free logo
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Grammarly pulls AI author-impersonation tool after backlash
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Joined MoT Philippines chapter
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The MoTaverse exists to advance the quality engineering and software testing industry in a fun, safe, professional and forward-thinking way.MoT Philippines Chapter events exist as a way to bring people together to gather and learn about all things quality.
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Can you provide a list of legal accessibility frameworks/guidelines from across the globe?
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"Thanks for the list and commentary, Ady. It's brill! 🤩"
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Simon Tomes asked:
Can you provide a list of legal accessibility frameworks/guidelines from across the globe?
I don't know every law, statute, and legislation across the globe, unfortun...
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Can you provide a list of legal accessibility frameworks/guidelines from across the globe?
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Can you provide a list of legal accessibility frameworks/guidelines from across the globe?
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Create a Moment: Ask MoTaverse Anything
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Can you provide a list of legal accessibility frameworks/guidelines from across the globe?
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Simon Tomes asked:
Can you provide a list of legal accessibility frameworks/guidelines from across the globe?
I don't know every law, statute, and legislation across the globe, unfortun...
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Leverage AI as a personalised "code coach" to bridge the gap between manual testing and automation by translating plain English into executable scripts and providing line-by-line logic explanations.
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Coaching with code: using AI to learn how to automate tests
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Coaching with code: using AI to learn how to automate tests
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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