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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. š MoT-STEC qualified.
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Testing isn't just about finding bugs
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Inspired by Rahul's words on his post celebrating 100 community stars: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rahul-parwal_100-stars-100-stories-in-the-motaverse-activity-7362354974204354560-XDJ5?
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𤩠Bug congrats on going beyond 100 community stars! Thank you for going for it and beyond.Ā I love what you had to share:Ā "If these stars were meaningless tokens, Iād feel nothing. But theyāre not. Theyāre a quiet reminder of: āYouāve been part of something bigger than yourself.ā Testing isnāt just about finding bugs. Itās about leaving a mark on people, on teams, on a community. The Ministry of Testing simply makes that mark visible."
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Afghans resettled in UK hit by new data breach
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Was great to have a catch up with Rosie to talk about testing challenges, career advice and of course TestBash Brighton! Super grateful for the kind offer of a reduced price ticket - just for havin...
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Nice one for updating your MoT profile. Good to see it taking shape!Ā
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"Exciting! š¤š»"
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Super excited to see this pop in to my inbox - a formal invitation from none other than Rosie to take to the TestBash stage. This'll be my first ever public speaking opportunity! Now all I've got t...
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Is your company tracking your AI usage? - Ep 100
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Discover how testers are using MCP servers, debate the reality of mandatory AI tracking at work, and celebrate community milestones from STEC to new job wins
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An excerpt from my book, the quality coach's handbook found in all good online stores including Leanpub and Amazon.
Energy is another word for motivation. You canāt force teams to be motivate...
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"Bug congrats! Thank you for all your contributions.
Let's go! š"
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This 100+ stars make the Contribution to the MOTAVERSE special.
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Starting my ordinary journey on this extra-ordinary website with the hope of solving some real-world problems...
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Thanks for sharing some cool things during This Week in Testing. Good to hear you on the stage.Ā
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Great to hear you during This Week in Testing. Looking forward to more appearances.Ā
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Bug congrats on the microphone win during This Week in Testing. Finally, we got there. š
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Thank you for joining the stage during today's This Week in Testing. Woop! Woop!Ā
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Good to see you again on the stage at This Week in Testing. š¤©
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On stage at This Week in Testing. Great to celebrate your new role!Ā
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On stage at This Week in Testing. Heck yeah!Ā
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On stage at This Week in Testing. Woop! Woop!Ā
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š Thank you for co-hosting today's This Week in Testing. Thanks for hanging in there with the technical difficulties at the start.Ā
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Epic to see you gain your MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate (STEC). What an achievement. Bug congrats to you!Ā
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Selenium Community Live - Episode 8
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Does Your Web App Fail Gracefully?
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How to Test Dark Mode Effectively
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How to design for dark mode: a practical guide
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New features in Bunsen
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Securing Trust in AI: A Developer's Identity Guide
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Request Collapsing Demystified
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awarded Vani Nagaraju for:
Thank you for upgrading to a professional membership. We wish you well on your learning journey.Ā Let us know if we can help in any way or have any questions. Enjoy!Ā
awarded Paulina Materna for:
Thank you for upgrading to a professional membership. Enjoy exploring!Ā And do let us know if we can support you in any way. We are here to help.Ā
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Planit recognised in the 2025 GartnerĀ® Market Guide for Quality Engineering Services
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Inside Katalon Community: My Take on Whatās Been Happening (June Edition)
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Postman Then vs Now: Plugin to Platform
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Static vs. Dynamic Code Analysis
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