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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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Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
contributed:
Changing the conversation changes the future image
In TWiQ today, Aj raised the idea of self-service infrastructure and it got me thinking about how that is related to platform engineering. Something I realise I don't know enough about, but a recen...
TWiQ - Episode 139 -  Cameras On and Our Hosts flying in from Left and Right image
TWiQ - Episode 139 - Cameras On and Our Hosts flying in from Left and Right
TWiQ - Episode 139 -  Cameras On and Our Hosts flying in from Left and Right image
TWiQ - Episode 139 - Cameras On and Our Hosts flying in from Left and Right
TWiQ - Episode 139 -  Cameras On and Our Hosts flying in from Left and Right image
TWiQ - Episode 139 - Cameras On and Our Hosts flying in from Left and Right
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
contributed:
TWiQ - Episode 139 -  Cameras On and Our Hosts flying in from Left and Right image
TWiQ episodes now sounds more cool when we see our hosts with cameras on and their entry reminds me of animations - Flying In from Left and Right :) Cool discussions about negative tests, happ...
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
thanked contributors on:
A case for bottom-up quality image
Could borrowing a concept from cognitive science change the way we think about quality engineering?
A case for bottom-up quality image
A case for bottom-up quality
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Rosie Sherry for:
A case for bottom-up quality image
A case for bottom-up quality
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
thanked contributors on:
The product-led approach to Quality: What I learnt working side-by-side with testers and engineers image
Stop treating quality as a final gate and start using these practical, field-tested rituals to bake reliability into your product from the very first idea.
The product-led approach to Quality: What I learnt working side-by-side with testers and engineers image
The product-led approach to Quality: What I learnt working side-by-side with testers and engineers
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Ishalli Garg for:
The product-led approach to Quality: What I learnt working side-by-side with testers and engineers image
The product-led approach to Quality: What I learnt working side-by-side with testers and engineers
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
thanked contributors on:
Pranav Pandit - Orchestrating AI driven quality engineering image
Evolve from executor to orchestrator by integrating AI and holistic product insights to accelerate quality in high-stakes engineering environments.
Pranav Pandit - Orchestrating AI driven quality engineering image
Pranav Pandit - Orchestrating AI driven quality engineering
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Pranav Pandit for:
Pranav Pandit - Orchestrating AI driven quality engineering image
Pranav Pandit - Orchestrating AI driven quality engineering
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Rosie Sherry for:
Pranav Pandit - Orchestrating AI driven quality engineering image
Pranav Pandit - Orchestrating AI driven quality engineering
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Ishalli Garg for:
Thank you for your Masterclass! Much appreciated. 🤩 image
Thank you for your Masterclass! Much appreciated. 🤩
Feature Chat Sheet: Conversation Starters image
Feature Chat Sheet: Conversation Starters
The product-led approach to Quality: What I learnt working side-by-side with testers and engineers image
The product-led approach to Quality: What I learnt working side-by-side with testers and engineers
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Rahul Parwal for:
A Guide to Creating an AI Toolkit image
A Guide to Creating an AI Toolkit
A Guide to Creating an AI Toolkit image
A Guide to Creating an AI Toolkit
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
thanked contributors on:
A Guide to Creating an AI Toolkit image
How do you know if an AI testing tool is worth it?
A Guide to Creating an AI Toolkit image
A Guide to Creating an AI Toolkit
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Rahul Parwal for:
A Guide to Creating an AI Toolkit image
A Guide to Creating an AI Toolkit
Joined MoT Sarajevo chapter image
Joined MoT Sarajevo chapter
MoT Sarajevo image
The MoTaverse exists to advance the quality engineering and software testing industry in a fun, safe, professional and forward-thinking way. MoT Sarajevo Chapter events exist as a way to bring people together to gather and learn about all things quality.
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
thanked contributors on:
The positive impact of negative tests image
Is it time to reframe negative testing?
The positive impact of negative tests image
The positive impact of negative tests
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Al Goodall for:
The positive impact of negative tests image
The positive impact of negative tests
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Al Goodall for:
The positive impact of negative tests image
The positive impact of negative tests
The positive impact of negative tests image
The positive impact of negative tests
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Cristina Lanca Carrageis for:
Great to chat with you on another Call for Insights. I'm inspired by your journey and your adventures in mentoring.  image
Great to chat with you on another Call for Insights. I'm inspired by your journey and your adventures in mentoring. 
The positive impact of negative tests image
The positive impact of negative tests
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
contributed:
The positive impact of negative tests image
Is it time to reframe negative testing?
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
commented on:
Ah, that's super interesting, Cassandra. Curious to find out too!  image
"Ah, that's super interesting, Cassandra. Curious to find out too! "
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
commented on:
Hey Cassandra, 

We've decided to stick with cameras-on for TWiQ. Hosts will keep them on, yet it's optional for anyo... image
"Hey Cassandra, We've decided to stick with cameras-on for TWiQ. Hosts will keep them on, yet it's optional for anyone who joins the stage. Folks can also continue to hang out in the chat or just listen in without participating in the chat. "
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
thanked contributors on:
Empowering the team through a QA Academy image
Uncover the steps to create a successful community of practice
Empowering the team through a QA Academy image
Empowering the team through a QA Academy
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Cristina Lanca Carrageis for:
Empowering the team through a QA Academy image
Empowering the team through a QA Academy
High value activities: The faces of quality image
High value activities: The faces of quality
Can you see me now?  image
Can you see me now?
Hot take: Don't let AI take notes for you image
Hot take: Don't let AI take notes for you
Hot take: Don't let AI take notes for you image
Hot take: Don't let AI take notes for you
The promise is noisy. The workflow is real. image
The promise is noisy. The workflow is real.
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
thanked contributors on:
How Do I Automate Negative Tests - Tuhin Subhra Mitra image
Watch Tuhin Subhra Mitra's talk "How Do I Automate Negative Tests" from TestBash Netherlands 2018
How Do I Automate Negative Tests - Tuhin Subhra Mitra image
How Do I Automate Negative Tests - Tuhin Subhra Mitra
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Tuhin for:
How Do I Automate Negative Tests - Tuhin Subhra Mitra image
How Do I Automate Negative Tests - Tuhin Subhra Mitra
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
thanked contributors on:
Should You Create Automation For Each Negative API Scenario? image
Learn whether we should automate all our negative API scenarios in this article from Mark Winteringham on the Testing Planet
Should You Create Automation For Each Negative API Scenario? image
Should You Create Automation For Each Negative API Scenario?
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Mark Winteringham for:
Should You Create Automation For Each Negative API Scenario? image
Should You Create Automation For Each Negative API Scenario?
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