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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. ๐ŸŽ“ MoT-STEC qualified.

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So cool to meet you for reals given how long we've known each other online. The timing was spot on. 

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"So cool to meet you for reals given how long we've known each other online. The timing was spot on. And bug congrats on your 99 second talk. "
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We can now comment on Memories
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It's official! We can now comment on Memories. ๐ŸŽ‰ How many comments can we get on this one? ๐Ÿ˜„ ๐Ÿ˜… ๐Ÿซ 
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
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Thanks for sharing job adverts in the MoT Slack.ย ย  image
Thanks for sharing job adverts in the MoT Slack.ย ย 
Meeting Rosie at MoT London Meetup image
The stars aligned, and I happened to be in London for work, in the MoT London meetup was on in June. I was able to meet Rosie in the 3D and did my first 99 second talk on testing with AI. It was an...
Meeting Simon at the MoT London Meetup image
At the recent MoT London meetup, I was excited to finally meet Simon in the 3D! We have spoken a few times online over recent years, but being able to meet in person was awesome!
Meeting Simon at the MoT London Meetup image
Meeting Simon at the MoT London Meetup
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Simon Tomes
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Meeting Simon at the MoT London Meetup image
At the recent MoT London meetup, I was excited to finally meet Simon in the 3D! We have spoken a few times online over recent years, but being able to meet in person was awesome!
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The fire engine number is 38
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Simon Tomes
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Good testers spot things that others might not see. I love that we have that ability. We should feel good about this and continue to work on this creative skill. We must, more than ever in t...
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How to spot a tester in a supermarket
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Simon Tomes
awarded Rahul Parwal for:
Thanks for encouraging Kunar Ashar to get involved in the MoTaverse.ย  image
Thanks for encouraging Kunar Ashar to get involved in the MoTaverse.ย 
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Vishnu A R for:
Thanks for saying hi on the Introductions Thread โ€“ Q3 2025. We appreciate you expanding the MoTaverse.ย  image
Thanks for saying hi on the Introductions Thread โ€“ Q3 2025. We appreciate you expanding the MoTaverse.ย 
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Kunal Ashar for:
Thanks for saying hi on the Introductions Thread โ€“ Q3 2025. We appreciate you expanding the MoTaverse.ย  image
Thanks for saying hi on the Introductions Thread โ€“ Q3 2025. We appreciate you expanding the MoTaverse.ย 
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Preeti Gupta for:
Thanks for saying hi on the Introductions Thread โ€“ Q3 2025. We appreciate you expanding the MoTaverse.ย  image
Thanks for saying hi on the Introductions Thread โ€“ Q3 2025. We appreciate you expanding the MoTaverse.ย 
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Aiman B T Syed for:
Thanks for saying hi on the Introductions Thread โ€“ Q3 2025. We appreciate you expanding the MoTaverse.ย  image
Thanks for saying hi on the Introductions Thread โ€“ Q3 2025. We appreciate you expanding the MoTaverse.ย 
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Bug congrats to the 99 community certificate holders
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Simon Tomes
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Bug congrats to the 99 community certificate holders image
I've just awarded the 99th community certificate! It's exciting to celebrate folks who contribute in many ways to expanding the MoTaverse. Their contributions help expand the careers of many peo...
1:1 conversations are the best kind of conversations image
Deborah Sherwood and I caught up over a Leading with Quality conversation, and what a pleasure! There are a few things that have been cool about this connection and how we got here: 1. She's be...
I can hear you, Gary. Can you hear me? image
I can hear you, Gary. Can you hear me?
I can hear you, Gary. Can you hear me? image
I can hear you, Gary. Can you hear me?
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Simon Tomes
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For those following along with Gary Hawkes' microphone woes on the This Week in Testing stage, you'll be pleased to know he's resolved the issue. ๐ŸŽ‰ We ran a live test session on Crowdcast and ev...
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Simon Tomes
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I can hear you, Gary. Can you hear me? image
For those following along with Gary Hawkes' microphone woes on the This Week in Testing stage, you'll be pleased to know he's resolved the issue. ๐ŸŽ‰ We ran a live test session on Crowdcast and ev...
When your tests are passing but something feels off... ๐Ÿค” image
A two-panel Futurama Fry squinting meme. In the top panel, the text reads 'Add tests, Implement feature' followed by 'All Tests passed' in green. In the bottom panel, it shows 'Make changes, Run te...
Hello my name is Louis-Flores Fakeye image
About Me: Iโ€™m coming from: Cotonou previously, but actually from France My role is: QA Iโ€™d love to meet others who are into: AI testing, Security Testing, Data Testing and improving ways of work...
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Chris Leighton for:
Bug congrats on starting your new role!ย  image
Bug congrats on starting your new role!ย 
Hello, my name is Mark Benson image
Iโ€™m coming from: Bournemouth, Dorset My role is: QA Engineer/Test Automation Engineer/React Front-end Developer/Creative Technologist Iโ€™d love to meet others who are into: The future of testing, ...
๐Ÿ‘‹ Introductions Thread โ€“ Q3 2025 image
๐Ÿ‘‹ Introductions Thread โ€“ Q3 2025
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Nguyแป…n Minh Thฦฐ for:
Thanks for saying hi on Day 1: Introduce yourself and your interest in AI. Welcome to the MoTaverse. ๐Ÿ‘‹ image
Thanks for saying hi on Day 1: Introduce yourself and your interest in AI. Welcome to the MoTaverse. ๐Ÿ‘‹
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I was bit nervous while speaking back then, but today feels like Super happy moment! ๐ŸŽ‰ While going through the TWiT recordings, I spotted my name in the Episode 60 transcriptโ€”it felt like I was on ...
TestRail expand the MoTaverse! image
A big-bug shout-out and hello to TestRail. Welcome and thanks for expanding the MoTaverse as an amazing annual MoT Partner. TestRail centralize testing and elevate quality. Build, test, and d...
TestSigma expand the MoTaverse! image
A big-bug shout-out and hello to TestSigma. Welcome and thanks for expanding the MoTaverse as an MoT Partner. Check out what TestSigma are up to with their Agentic AI Testing Solutions.
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Callum Akehurst-Ryan for:
Thanks for sharing your for reals testing skillz on Software Testing Live: Episode 04 - The awesome power of shifting... image
Thanks for sharing your for reals testing skillz on Software Testing Live: Episode 04 - The awesome power of shifting left.ย 
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Ben Dowen for:
Thanks for sharing your for reals testing skillz on Software Testing Live: Episode 04 - The awesome power of shifting... image
Thanks for sharing your for reals testing skillz on Software Testing Live: Episode 04 - The awesome power of shifting left.ย 
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
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Quality's next big thing. Are you in? image
The golden age of quality is here. Plus, highlights of the previous week in the MoTaverse.
Where's Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull? โ€“ No. 36 image
Where's Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull? โ€“ No. 36
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
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Where's Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull? โ€“ No. 36 image
Can you find Bug, Space Duck, Space Seagull and Christine Pinto in the Brighton Dome? โ€“ Taken during TestBash 2024.
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I took this photo of SpaceSeagull and it seemed like a great writing prompt to say 20 things about TestBash. 1. It was started because I was jealous of design conferences having all the fun, I t...
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Hanisha Arora for:
Thanks for being part of the STEC crew.ย  image
Thanks for being part of the STEC crew.ย 
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Emily O'Connor for:
Thanks for sharing a job advert in the MoT Slack.ย  image
Thanks for sharing a job advert in the MoT Slack.ย 
Important skill QA-Saying No more image
As a QA learning to say No is very important skill while proving not being a blocker-try to be polite, confident enough to say why you are saying No with reasons and example no to last minute chan...
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Ben Dowen aka Full Snack Tester attempting to get some MoT Swag!
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I loved Ady Stokes' post on getting stuck, and ways to get unstuck, https://www.ministryoftesting.com/articles/how-to-get-unstuck-a-guide-for-testers-or-anyone-else-who-feels-stumped . It prompted ...
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