Simon Tomes | Activities
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Didn’t want to overdress for the pre pre MoTaCon meetup.
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Starting with a subtle look for the MoTaCon festival
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Starting with a subtle look for the MoTaCon festival
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Spoiler: My answer to the 'Where's Demi?' game
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"Thank you for sharing this, Paul.
What a brilliant and well curated set of helpful resources.
Something my household will find helpful to explore."
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Hi everyone, I announced 2 years ago at Test Bash in the 99 second talk that I was severely Dyslexic but embracing that had helped me excel. Since then I have become the companies Dyslexic Lead and...
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Dyslexia Blog
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Dyslexia Blog
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Spoiler: My answer to the 'Where's Demi?' game
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After hearing the announcement on the train where the train manager introduced himself and his colleagues, Nadja just had to introduce herself en find it who is who.The next time they came around t...
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The perks of travelling with Nadja
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The perks of travelling with Nadja
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The perks of travelling with Nadja
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"Ah yikes, not again!
Glad to hear you've got a more straightforward alternative this time around."
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I arrived at London Victoria just as they announced the cancellation of all direct trains to Brighton for the second year running! I think that makes it a tradition.Thankfully I found an alternate ...
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It happened again! 🫣
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It happened again! 🫣
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Spoiler: My answer to the 'Where's Demi?' game
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I am all set to start my journey to MoTaCon but before I step out of my home, having my last cup of coffee
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Last cup of coffee before heading to MoTaCon 2026
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Last cup of coffee before heading to MoTaCon 2026
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First leg of the journey down to Brighton for a few days to head to Ministry of Testing Leading with Quality and the MoTaCon conference.👏🏻Obviously have to be branded up in the new Quality Talks me...
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MoTaCon week begins
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MoTaCon week begins
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MoTaCon week begins
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Look forward to attend this year! Cant wait for whats in-store
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MoTaCon 2026
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MoTaCon 2026
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I'm heading down to Brighton after work tomorrow and thought to share a photo of what I look like.I'm happy to talk to anyone about anything, so feel free to rock up and chat.Some of my particular ...
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MoTaCon - Ready for conversations!
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MoTaCon - Ready for conversations!
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"Great game. I think I found her! Top left? https://www.ministryoftesting.com/moments/spoiler-my-answer-to-the-where-s-demi-game"
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Spoiler: My answer to the 'Where's Demi?' game
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My answer to Nadja's 'Where's Demi?' Game. Top left.
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Can you find her? Travelling with a MoTabuddy is the best!
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Where's Demi?
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Where's Demi?
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Where's Demi?
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After a few years missing the annual get together of quality people, I am finally returning! I'll be bringing my usual supply of all things pink and flamingo shaped. Looking forward to catchin...
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The journey starts here...
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The journey starts here...
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Preparing in three parts:1. One last rehearsal of my talk2. Packing my bag and hoping I don't forget anything.3. Preparing mentally.......as an introvert, conferences can be challenging. Lots of pe...
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Preparing for MoTaCon (as an introvert)
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Preparing for MoTaCon (as an introvert)
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Had brunch with Sarah, Rosie and Diana, then stopped by the Dome with Harris. Seeing where I’ll be speaking at MoTaCon on Thursday has made it feel very real now.
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Brighton, brunch and the Dome
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Brighton, brunch and the Dome
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Brighton, brunch and the Dome
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Brighton, brunch and the Dome
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Brighton, brunch and the Dome
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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