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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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A hive of activity at the first MoT London Meetup image
A hive of activity at the first MoT London Meetup
Ben and Brittany: The ultimate exploration duo image
Ben and Brittany: The ultimate exploration duo
First time meeting Joep Schuurkes at TestBash 2016 image
First time meeting Joep Schuurkes at TestBash 2016
Where's Bug and Cosmo? – No. 12 image
Where's Bug and Cosmo? – No. 12
Search for "testing" in your photo library image
Search for "testing" in your photo library
Bonjour, l'équipe Decathlon!  image
Bonjour, l'équipe Decathlon!
That moment we launched MoTaverse.net image
That moment we launched MoTaverse.net
Where's Bug and Cosmo? – No. 23 image
Where's Bug and Cosmo? – No. 23
Chris Henderson is leading with quality image
Chris Henderson is leading with quality
The night stays awake with Brighton Pier image
The night stays awake with Brighton Pier
Feeling brave asking for a selfie at London's fastest growing software testing meetup image
Feeling brave asking for a selfie at London's fastest growing software testing meetup
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Chris Henderson for:
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Source: LinkedIn  
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In Software, Delivery Is Just the Beginning image
The moment we ship something is the moment it enters the real world. And in the real world, everything is subject to decay.
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awarded Karishma Khaladkar for:
At the MoT London Meetup 08/05/25, Dunelm office. Amplified the importance of advocating for quality. Still has to do... image
At the MoT London Meetup 08/05/25, Dunelm office. Amplified the importance of advocating for quality. Still has to do it with 20 years of experience. 
How to scare a tester image
How to scare a tester
When you can't quite commit to accepting and checking the rebrand image
When you can't quite commit to accepting and checking the rebrand
Taking time away from the testing community image
Taking time away from the testing community
STEC TESTBASH image
STEC TESTBASH
That moment when we could, couldn't and could hear Jane on This Week in Testing image
That moment when we could, couldn't and could hear Jane on This Week in Testing
It's ok. We've got the MoTaverse. v3 image
It's ok. We've got the MoTaverse. v3
Not so sweet: hotfix rollback image
Not so sweet: hotfix rollback
It's pronounced "Rosie Glosherry" image
It's pronounced "Rosie Glosherry"
Everyone should know how they contribute to quality image
Everyone should know how they contribute to quality
Ceep Klear image
Ceep Klear
The double check image
The double check
Tester Revelations image
Tester Revelations
Google search 2012 to 2024 image
Google search 2012 to 2024
Testers Hierarchy of Needs image
Testers Hierarchy of Needs
memes yet now there's memories image
memes yet now there's memories
A Gwen Diagram image
A Gwen Diagram
These aren't the bugs you were looking for image
These aren't the bugs you were looking for
Congratulations app users, you did it! image
Congratulations app users, you did it!
What happens when I press this submit button? image
What happens when I press this submit button?
Sorry to break it to ya, Bugs... image
Sorry to break it to ya, Bugs...
Can't get a community star if you ain't got an MoT profile image
Can't get a community star if you ain't got an MoT profile
Mouse hacks are life hacks image
Mouse hacks are life hacks
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
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Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Suman Bala for:
 EXCITING OPPORTUNITY: Senior SDET at Leighton I joined Leighton just 3 months ago, and I've been completely blown aw... image
EXCITING OPPORTUNITY: Senior SDET at Leighton I joined Leighton just 3 months ago, and I've been completely blown away by the support I've received both from the Leighton team and our clients. Now we're looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) for another client!What you'll bring:* Deep expertise in mobile testing with Appium* Strong Maven experience for build & dependency management* Java programming skills for robust test automation* Rest Assured proficiency for API testing across microservices* Leadership ability to drive solutions in a collaborative environmentIf you're passionate about quality and looking to make an impact in a dynamic team, this could be your next career move! DM me if you are interested or have any questions :)Link to the JD: https://leighton.talosats-careers.com/job/705701Location - Remote, UK
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Aj Wilson for:
Malware Bytes are looking for peeps all over Europe - seen in another community group:
Senior Software Development En... image
Malware Bytes are looking for peeps all over Europe - seen in another community group: Senior Software Development Engineer in Test – MacOS - Remote, Lisbon, Portugal Senior Software Development Engineer in Test – MacOS - Hybrid Remote, Tallinn, Estonia Senior Software Development Engineer in Test – Windows - Hybrid Remote, Tallinn, Estonia Senior Software Development Engineer in Test – Windows - Remote, Lisbon, Portugal Sr Software Development Engineer in Test - Hybrid Remote, Tallinn, Estonia Sr Software Development Engineer in Test - Remote, Bilbao, Spain Sr Software Development Engineer in Test - Remote, Lisbon, Portugal Sr Software Quality Engineer (MacOS) - Remote, Bilbao, Spain Sr Software Quality Engineer (MacOS) - Hybrid Remote, Tallinn, Estonia
Simon Tomes
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Chris Henderson is leading with quality image
08/05/25 MoT London Meetup. Chris Henderson delivers a talk about vulnerability and public speaking. It was great! Chris, Rosie Sherry and I met earlier to discuss how Ministry of Testing and Du...
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Ioan Solderea for:
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Community call with Simon. 
Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes
awarded Neil Taylor for:
"This is such a great collaboration between MOT and the awesome  members of testing community who contributed to its ... image
"This is such a great collaboration between MOT and the awesome  members of testing community who contributed to its content.  The content of this essentials certificate will allow testers to properly learn about testing and develop solid testing skills and offers so much more than an ISTQB certificate." Source: LinkedIn.
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