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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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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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Community Conduits
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Definitions of Community Conduits
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Thanks for getting involved on The Club this week.Â
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Thanks for getting involved on The Club this week.Â
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Thanks for getting involved on The Club this week.Â
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Thanks for getting involved on The Club this week.Â
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Thanks for getting involved on The Club this week.Â
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Thanks for being highly active on The Club this week.Â
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Thanks for being highly active on The Club this week.Â
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Thanks for being super active on The Club this week.Â
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Nice one for starting the following The Club discussion during This Week in Testing: The benefits of being in a the MOTerverseÂ
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Thanks for being super active on The Club this week.Â
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Thanks for being super active on The Club this week.Â
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Playwright v1.54.0 release notes
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Thanks for talking about This Week in Testing. And the 5th time on stage. Woop woop!Â
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Performance reviews are like marmite Ep 98
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Explore why performance reviews divide testers, uncover lessons from bug hunts, and experiment with AI tools that speed up delivery.
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We all seek an identity, a brand, or something to help people remember us. I've played with a few logo designs over the years, but wanted something with my name on. I decided to try using AI to cre...
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Realised from listening to this week in testing, being in various meetups and conferences this year - a handy wee tip. Hope it helps.
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Woop! Woop! Another This Week in Testing co-hosted by you. Thanks for facilitating yet another excellent event.Â
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Thanks for always making TWiT happen.
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Discover how becoming aware of your organisation’s hidden map of influence can help you challenge bad metrics and lead with quality.
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Thank you for trying out the new "Award a community star" feature. I'm glad to hear it's a nice feeling. And no doubt those who receive a star from you will feel the same way.Â
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Thanks for being willing to review CVs/Resumes. That's a kind gesture for folks who are currently looking for work.Â
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TestBash Insights: Community Journeys and Learnings
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Dive into a collection of blog posts where members of the Ministry of Testing community share their unique TestBash experiences and the invaluable lessons they've gained over the years.
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TestBash 2024: My Top 10 Lessons Learned
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[Conference] Testbash Brighton 2024 — Day 02
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[Conference] Testbash Brighton 2024 — Day 1 — part 2
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[Conference] TestBash Brighton 2024 — Day 01 first half
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Testbash Brighton 2019 Conference Day Part II of II
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Testbash Brighton 2019 Conference Day Part I of II
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TestBash Brighton 2019: Morning Workshop on Context Driven Coaching... There is no script.
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Test Bash Newbie Heads To Brighton
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I spoke at TestBash UK
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A tester's survival guide for agile transition
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Test Bash Brighton: Day one
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Worried that AI will break your testing strategy? Join the WireMock tech team for a hands-on session on June 29
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