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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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Explain your job as poorly as possible! image
There was a post on social media where people were asked to describe their job as poorly as possible. I said I basically click things and pester people with questions! How would you describe you...
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Simon Tomes
awarded Gary Hawkes for:
Mega bug congrats on your first MoTaverse article! It's jammed packed with gold. Love the honesty and openness. 🤩May ... image
Mega bug congrats on your first MoTaverse article! It's jammed packed with gold. Love the honesty and openness. 🤩May this be one of many more contributions. Nice one, Gary! 
6 leadership mistakes that made me a better leader image
Learn from the mistakes and career lessons of an experienced leader to shape your path as a trusted leader in quality.
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Lovely to read this, Anupam. Glad to hear you left feeling inspired! 

And +1 for Seth Godin. I do enjoy his work. 

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"Lovely to read this, Anupam. Glad to hear you left feeling inspired! And +1 for Seth Godin. I do enjoy his work. I look forward to hearing more from you across the MoTaverse. "
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Today, I met Rosie (virtually) for the first time, and I was left with oodles of inspiration. During the call, she told me about her vision of making MoT an exemplary community, not just for te...
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Great to read both of these memories. 🤩

Two legends on a call, right there!  image
"Great to read both of these memories. 🤩 Two legends on a call, right there! "
And we're still here!  image
Fun fact, I've known Rosie from way back, twenty years in fact. This week we had an opportunity to chat. We almost forgot to do the podcast. I'm glad we didn't because there's a tonne of gems in th...
The bedrock of consistency is gone image
I just had a great conversation with Anupam about the testing, the future of what quality means. And of course, how this ties in with the MoTaverse. There were many things he said that got me th...
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Hello, my name is... Isabel Evans About Me: I’m coming from: Scotland. My role is: Post graduate research student at University of Malta. I’d love to meet others who are into: want to discuss ...
Why Human-Centric Testing Matters More Than Ever image
We may call Human-Centric testing (Manual, experience based, heuristics, context dependant) There’s a recurring conversation in our industry that human involvement in testing might become obsole...
We've seen alot! image
I've been hosting Leading With Quality conversations. It's my first committed video podcast style series, this one being available to Professional Members only. We're trying to balance it out with ...
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Manual QA Engineer (T&M)
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All Locations, Kyiv, Ukraine
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Middle Manual QA Engineer
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United States (Remote)
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Sofia, Bulgaria
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I know it's coming up to TestBash time when my girl asks if she can have a shot. TestBash, here we come!
Where's Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull? – No. 40 image
Where's Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull? – No. 40
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Where's Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull? – No. 40 image
I took this photo on the final evening of TestBash 2024 in Brighton, UK. It was just before I joined everyone at the social event. The light on the pier and sea was stunning! I was utterly exha...
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When I do things I'm never really sure how well they will land. The only way to know is to 'have a go'. So, having a go I am. A few weeks back I put out an offering for £99 TestBash ticket...
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Spare a thought for AI and quality image
Let's talk about what really matters. Plus, what's been happening in the world of quality and tech? Discover several highlights from the MoTaverse.
Hello, my name is Scott Kenyon image
I’m coming from: near Skipton in West Yorkshire, UK My role is: Programme Lead for Software Testing Apprenticeships for BPP University - School of Technology I’d love to meet others who are i...
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I like what Joel says here. We can talk about 'best' or 'good' practice. Or good ideas on how to do things. Yes it's probably better to test early, to shift-left, to build-quality in from day...
Spare a thought for quality and AI image
We've got our work cut out. Let's take a moment spare a thought for the future of quality in the age of AI.
Moments - Leading with Quality - Gary Hawkes image
Notes of key moments and learnings from Leading with Quality - Podcast, where the guest was Gary Hawkes
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Notes of key moments and learnings from Leading with Quality - Podcast, where the guest was Rachel Kibler. You can watch the podcast series here: https://www.ministryoftesting.com/collections/le...
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Simon Tomes
awarded Gianni Au for:
See you at TestBash! 😃 image
See you at TestBash! 😃
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Thanks for sharing, Preeti. It was an excellent episode! 

Available at: https://www.ministryoftesting.com/podcasts/t... image
"Thanks for sharing, Preeti. It was an excellent episode! Available at: https://www.ministryoftesting.com/podcasts/this-week-in-testing?wchannelid=czgwdadw2c&wmediaid=lw5y1p5psi"
Discussions and talks about upcoming Test Bash preparations and few bits around focus towards AI now a days - TWiT - ... image
This week in Testing - Another great episode where we had talk about the upcoming Test Bash -2025 preparations, suggestions about how to recognise people. Little bit talk about shifting focus tow...
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My notes from the podcast from Leading with Quality with Nigel Brookes-Thomas as the guest.
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Can't wait to meet in person, Jesper! I feel like we've known each other for so long yet have never had the chance to... image
"Can't wait to meet in person, Jesper! I feel like we've known each other for so long yet have never had the chance to meet IRL. 😃"
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Full name: Jesper Ottosen From: Aarhus, Denmark My title at work is: Senior Advisory Consultant My interests are: Leading Test Activities, Strategies, Staff-roles, Security and Compliance. I’...
Hello, my name is Jenna Charlton image
About Me: I’m coming from: Cleveland Ohio, USA My role is: Developer Advocate I’d love to meet others who are into: New and innovated test techniques I'm coming to TestBash 2025 as a: Ambassado...
Hello, my name is Tamara Josten image
About Me: I’m coming from Germany. My role is: Junior Test Automation Engineer I'm super interested in and would love to talk to: Basics in automation, all things in testing, ADHD. I'm coming t...
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When different role meets in same universe...
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awarded Maneesh Maddala for:
Great to hear from you during This Week in Testing. Cool to hear your thoughts on being a testing generalist.   image
Great to hear from you during This Week in Testing. Cool to hear your thoughts on being a testing generalist.  
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Gary Hawkes for:
Great to hear from you during This Week in Testing. Glad to hear your excitement for TestBash.  image
Great to hear from you during This Week in Testing. Glad to hear your excitement for TestBash. 
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Simon Tomes
awarded Judy Mosley for:
Great to hear from you during This Week in Testing. Thanks for encouraging Demi.  image
Great to hear from you during This Week in Testing. Thanks for encouraging Demi. 
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awarded Mariem SAFI for:
Thank you for co-hosting TWiT. You and Demi make a great co-hosting pair!  image
Thank you for co-hosting TWiT. You and Demi make a great co-hosting pair! 
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Simon Tomes
awarded Demi Van Malcot for:
Thank you for co-hosting TWiT. You and Mariem make a great co-hosting pair!  image
Thank you for co-hosting TWiT. You and Mariem make a great co-hosting pair! 
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Simon Tomes
awarded Chris Henderson for:
Very much enjoyed our conversation between you, me and Rosie. Great to explore many collaborative ideas for 2026. Exc... image
Very much enjoyed our conversation between you, me and Rosie. Great to explore many collaborative ideas for 2026. Exciting!
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Simon Tomes
awarded Gary Hawkes for:
Inspired by Emily's "Accepted Challenge" star to you. Thanks for accepting the challenge to test out your mic during ... image
Inspired by Emily's "Accepted Challenge" star to you. Thanks for accepting the challenge to test out your mic during TWiT. No regression from last week. It was great to hear from you! 
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"Wonderful advice! "
What blind faith in AI looks like image
How I feel AI is being pushed right now from certain quarters, encouraging blind faith and an abdication of responsibility
Serious kit for serious TestBash talks image
Serious kit for serious TestBash talks
Simon Tomes
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Serious kit for serious TestBash talks image
We don't mess about when it comes to recording talks at TestBash. Just check out this kit from the visual and audio team at TestBash 2024. Very cool indeed. It allows us to produce high-quality ...
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Disclaimer: Just for fun purposes! Given the on going conversations and trends.
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