Simon Tomes | Activities
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Code is still code
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"One thing to keep in mind is that it can be anything. It doesn't have to be the test, but anything that you're automating. It needs to be worth the time that you're putting into it and the mainten...
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"Wonderful humans. ๐คฉ"
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"We're glad you didn't turn back! "
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"Tom's a legend! "
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"This was incredible! Smiled all the way. ๐"
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"The end of an era, yet the growth of something special.
Thanks for continuing to expand the MoTaverse with the MoT Berlin Meetups. "
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"Great to chat in person! "
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"Excellent!
And now the episode appears on your profile page. โญ๏ธ
See you at another TWiT episode soon. "
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"Loved reading this! "
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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. ๐
How many comments can we get on this one? ๐ ๐
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Thanks for sharing job adverts in the MoT Slack.ย ย
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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...
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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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Meeting Simon at the MoT London Meetup
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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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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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Bugs have feelings too
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How to spot a tester in a supermarket
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Seek locate extreminate
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Thanks for encouraging Kunar Ashar to get involved in the MoTaverse.ย
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Thanks for saying hi on the Introductions Thread โ Q3 2025. We appreciate you expanding the MoTaverse.ย
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Thanks for saying hi on the Introductions Thread โ Q3 2025. We appreciate you expanding the MoTaverse.ย
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Thanks for saying hi on the Introductions Thread โ Q3 2025. We appreciate you expanding the MoTaverse.ย
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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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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...
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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...
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I can hear you, Gary. Can you hear me?
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I can hear you, Gary. Can you hear me?
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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. ๐
We ran a live test session on Crowdcast and ev...
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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. ๐
We ran a live test session on Crowdcast and ev...
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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...
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About Me:
Iโm coming from: Cotonou previously, but actually from France
My role is: QA
Iโd love to meet others who are into: AI testing, Security Testing, Data Testing and improving ways of work...
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Bug congrats on starting your new role!ย
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Iโm coming from: Bournemouth, Dorset
My role is: QA Engineer/Test Automation Engineer/React Front-end Developer/Creative Technologist
Iโd love to meet others who are into: The future of testing, ...
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๐ Introductions Thread โ Q3 2025
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Thanks for saying hi on Day 1: Introduce yourself and your interest in AI. Welcome to the MoTaverse. ๐
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I was bit nervous while speaking back then, but today feels like Super happy moment! ๐ While going through the TWiT recordings, I spotted my name in the Episode 60 transcriptโit felt like I was on ...
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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...
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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.
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Thanks for sharing your for reals testing skillz on Software Testing Live: Episode 04 - The awesome power of shifting left.ย
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Thanks for sharing your for reals testing skillz on Software Testing Live: Episode 04 - The awesome power of shifting left.ย
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The golden age of quality is here. Plus, highlights of the previous week in the MoTaverse.
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. ๐ MoT-STEC qualified. I get real joy working with and supporting our wonderful MoTaverse community.
โThanks for making me feel so confident about myself.โ | โI'm so grateful for all you do in the MoTaverse community, I learn so much as a result!โ | โA simple chat with Simon in person absolutely changed everything.โ | โSimon 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.โ
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