Simon Tomes | Activities
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Meme inspired by Slack conversations with Nataliia Burmei.
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Heck yeah! Bug congrats on reaching 100 community stars. I love all the things you do with the MoTaverse. Thank you. π€©π
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Dear CTO: it's not 2015 anymore
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You can now submit a talk or workshop idea for MoTaCon 2026
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"Wonderful!
So cool to represent the 99 second talks like this. π€©"
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Taking Baby steps
Regret joining because now I can't imagine a life without it
Testing needs to happen everywhere
Feedback is really important as a tester
Keyboard short cuts
Take a side step ...
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Bug congrats on shipping MoTaverse Weekly, for the first time in years! π°π
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The MoTaverse was a witness to their job hunting journey.
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Being at Ito for 7 years, the team has been on a fantastic journey and I wanted to acknowledge and remember everyone that had been a part of that. So just thought I'd share a screen clip of our QA...
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"Note-taking at events is such a powerful tool and one we shouldn't underestimate.
For sure we're fortunate that a lot of talks are recorded and can be revisited later. One might think, "Ah, I need to concentrate on listening, I don't need to take not..."
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Last week, I took a trip back home to Leeds to attend Leeds Testing Atelier for the first time.
What a truly great event that I can't believe is free to attend!
Talks about psychological safe...
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The Community's Guide to Documentation
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How do you capture your thoughts and discoveries? Where do you document them? How do you organise your requirements and system documentation? This collection helps answer your questions about documentation.
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"Nice one, Petros. Great to see you all gather like that.
Perhaps an opportunity to invite a couple of attendees to share their learnings about 1) What defines a good tester and 2) How AI fits into testing.
They could post as a memory.
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The Ministry of Testing Athens team had a great LeanCoffee at the Vodafone premises. We discussed what defines a good tester and how AI fits into testing.
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"Iβm always glad to know youβre part of the MoT community.
I love that Bug mug. Ha, it's totally saying that. π"
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It's been more than a month since I returned from MotaCon but still feels like it was yesterday. Though it was a busy month for me but every morning when I see these two mugs in my cupboard, it rem...
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While encouraging a friend to contribute to the Ministry of Testing, I revisited the Continuous Call for Contributions. There are so many ways to contribute. Talk for 99 seconds? I can do that. Do ...
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Why I Chose to Be a Director of Quality Engineering (Not QA)
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Great to see your new job post featured on the MoT homepage! π
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"This is wonderful news. So pleased for you, Madhuri! π
The MoTaverse continues to believe in you. Let's go! π"
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Thanks for sharing lots of interesting points in the TWiQ chat.Β
awarded Oleksandr Romanov for:
Thanks for sharing lots of interesting points in the TWiQ chat.Β
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Thanks for sharing in the TWiQ chat.Β
awarded Nataliia Burmei for:
Thanks for sharing lots of interesting points in the TWiQ chat.Β
awarded Gary Hawkes for:
Thanks for sharing lots of interesting points in the TWiQ chat.Β
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Thanks for joining the stage during TWiQ episode 112. Great to hear your take on things.Β
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Thanks for joining the stage during TWiQ episode 112. Great to hear your take on things.Β
awarded Ben Dowen for:
Thank you for co-hosting an excellent conversation during TWiQ, episode 112. π
awarded Judy Mosley for:
Thank you for co-hosting an excellent conversation during TWiQ, episode 112. π
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after so much waiting and anticipating , I am returning to my career after a full time parenting break.
These 2 years were full of mixed feelings and self-doubts but I owe this community to back...
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GOT THE JOB !!!!
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after so much waiting and anticipating , I am returning to my career after a full time parenting break.
These 2 years were full of mixed feelings and self-doubts but I owe this community to back...
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Nice one for encouraging Scott Kenyon during This Week in Quality.Β
awarded Gary Hawkes for:
Nice one for encouraging Scott Kenyon during This Week in Quality.Β
awarded Parveen Khan for:
Yay, Parveen! Bug congrats on becoming STEC qualified! π
awarded Margaretha Obermayr for:
Not one but two MoT Certificates in Test Automation. Bug congrats, Margaretha! π
awarded Kathi Tausch for:
Great to see you achieve the MoT Foundation Certificate in Test Automation. Bug congrats!Β
awarded Kelly Kenyon for:
Nice one for earning your Intermediate Certificate in Test Automation. Bug congrats! π
awarded Mason Hence for:
Bug congrats on becoming Software Testing Essentials Certificate (STEC) qualified. Exciting! π
awarded Kathi Tausch for:
Bug congrats on becoming MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate qualified. Exciting! π
awarded Preeti Gupta for:
Bug congrats on landing your new role as Test Automation Lead at Barclays. πWe're delighted that the MoTaverse community continues to support you on your journey. We're grateful for your involvement and the many ways you contribute to the community. π€©
awarded Jenna Charlton for:
Thanks for sharing feedback about email notifications for stars.Β I appreciate the irony that this community star has been emailed you. π
awarded Judy Mosley for:
Great to read your latest STEC notes: STEC Portfolio - Module 2: What Do Software Testers Do?Cool to see your STEC portfolio grow.Β Β
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A Lack of Inspiration β Ideas for Community Sessions: How I Got Here
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π500+ Stars on Ministry of Testing!
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A reminder that consistency, curiosity, and community truly accelerate growth.
More learning. More giving. More growing.π
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. π MoT-STEC qualified. I get real joy working with and supporting our wonderful MoTaverse community.
βThanks for making me feel so confident about myself.β | βI'm so grateful for all you do in the MoTaverse community, I learn so much as a result!β | βA simple chat with Simon in person absolutely changed everything.β | βSimon 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.β
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