Simon Tomes | Activities
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Lifelong learning and the art of visible continuous learning
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A celebration of STEC, the Software Testing Essentials Certificate, going live earlier that year. Big thanks to Scott for supporting with stomps and claps. TestBash / MoTaCon 2025 Day 2 99-second-t...
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We will STEC you: Testing song / rap
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We will STEC you: Testing song / rap
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We will STEC you: Testing song / rap
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"Some more question ideas that lean towards the thinking side of things.
5. What assumptions did we make that led to what happened?
6. What questions did we not think of that might have helped us?
7. What risks didn't we think of?
8. What risks did w..."
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"Nice one, Ady. I like the extra questions that bring in thinking. So this set of questions feel super helpful:
1. Why did we miss this?
2. Where is the gap in our process?
3. Why didn't we think about this?
4. Where is the gap in our thinking?' "
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Build A PyTest Framework From Scratch Part 3
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Build A PyTest Framework From Scratch Part 2
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Build A PyTest Framework From Scratch Part 1
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Organised by theme, and every question comes with a short thinking prompt
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The Interview Question Bank for Engineering Managers
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The Interview Question Bank for Engineering Managers
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Explore Galore! 30 Tips to Supercharge your Exploratory Testing Efforts
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The Rigour
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The Rigour
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The hidden burden behind building quality products
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The Rigour
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The Rigour
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This Week in Quality
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This Week in Quality
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Share your week’s highlights, challenges, and lessons in quality
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This Week in Quality
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Share your week’s highlights, challenges, and lessons in quality
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This Week in Quality
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Share your week’s highlights, challenges, and lessons in quality
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Production down, crisis communication up
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Production down, crisis communication up
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A major issue hits the production environment. While we want to know what happens next, we need to ask what should've happened before?
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Production down, crisis communication up
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Production down, crisis communication up
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"This is epic news. Bug congrats, Judy. 🎉
Karl has made an excellent decision. It's cool you get to work together."
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Being on the job hunt is frustrating. With the role of AI now part of the process, it can feel scary wondering if your resume will be seen at all! Spending months applying and being unsure if anyth...
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When Community helps you find your next step
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When Community helps you find your next step
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When Community helps you find your next step
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All about the people
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My collection of photos from Leading With AI (LWAI)
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The Exploratory Testing Charter Planner (ETCP)
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Member joined TWiC — This Week in Community chapter
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What is next after an experienced quality role?
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What is next after an experienced quality role?
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Overcoming Toxic Leadership: Real Stories
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Overcoming Toxic Leadership: Real Stories
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The anatomy of a Three Amigos Requirements Discovery workshop
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First time meets are far from neat
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How do shoelaces link to risk?
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How do shoelaces link to risk?
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The MoT London energy vibes are out of this world!
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This badge is awarded to members who amplify the value of an MoT Professional Membership.
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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