Simon Tomes | Activities
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Where's Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull? – No. 36
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Can you find Bug, Space Duck, Space Seagull and Christine Pinto in the Brighton Dome? – Taken during TestBash 2024.
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I took this photo of SpaceSeagull and it seemed like a great writing prompt to say 20 things about TestBash.
1. It was started because I was jealous of design conferences having all the fun, I t...
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Thanks for being part of the STEC crew.
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Thanks for sharing a job advert in the MoT Slack.
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As a QA learning to say No is very important skill while proving not being a blocker-try to be polite, confident enough to say why you are saying No with reasons and example no to last minute chan...
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Ben Dowen aka Full Snack Tester attempting to get some MoT Swag!
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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.
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Thanks for getting involved on The Club this week.
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Thanks for getting involved on The Club this week.
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Thanks for getting involved on The Club this week.
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Thanks for getting involved on The Club this week.
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Thanks for being highly active on The Club this week.
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Thanks for being highly active on The Club this week.
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Thanks for being super active on The Club this week.
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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 MOTerverse
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Thanks for being super active on The Club this week.
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Thanks for being super active on The Club this week.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 02 image](https://d8iqbmvu05s9c.cloudfront.net/amqauet1sl7x0h45ouxr3zxe5ioo)
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[Conference] Testbash Brighton 2024 — Day 1 — part 2
![[Conference] Testbash Brighton 2024 — Day 1 — part 2 image](https://d8iqbmvu05s9c.cloudfront.net/e4zfqj1e1hwvs4dtp02j5rxyl6uo)
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[Conference] TestBash Brighton 2024 — Day 01 first half
![[Conference] TestBash Brighton 2024 — Day 01 first half image](https://d8iqbmvu05s9c.cloudfront.net/6vms4dklzv90x2i3eiyyexl6l99h)
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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
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. I get real joy working with and supporting our wonderful MoTaverse community.
“Thanks for making me feel so confident about myself.” | “I'm so grateful for all you do in the MoTaverse community, I learn so much as a result!” | “A simple chat with Simon in person absolutely changed everything.” | “Simon 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.”
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