Simon Tomes | Activities
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Thoughts before MoTaCon: Quality management systems that care
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Bug congrats on earning the MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate (MoT-SQEC). 🏆
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Bug congrats on earning the MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate (MoT-SQEC). Nice one, Adam! 🏆
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Bug congrats on earning the MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate (MoT-SQEC). 🏆
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Bug congrats on earning the MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate (MoT-SQEC). 🏆
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Bug congrats on earning the MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate (MoT-SQEC). 🏆
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Bug congrats on earning the MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate (MoT-SQEC). 🏆
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Bug congrats on earning the MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate (MoT-SQEC). 🏆
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Bug congrats on earning the MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate (MoT-SQEC). 🏆
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Bug congrats on earning the MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate (MoT-SQEC). 🏆
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Bug congrats on earning the MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate (MoT-SQEC). 🏆
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Bug congrats on earning the MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate (MoT-SQEC). 🏆
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Bug congrats on earning the MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate (MoT-SQEC). 🏆
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Bug congrats on earning the MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate (MoT-SQEC). 🏆
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Bug congrats on earning the MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate (MoT-SQEC). 🏆
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Bug congrats on earning the MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate (MoT-SQEC). 🏆
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Bug congrats on earning the MoT Software Quality Engineering Certificate (MoT-SQEC). 🏆
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Continuing with an experiment. Let's look at the talk and workshop descriptions of MoTaCon 2026 and share my thoughts and reflections before the talk/workshop has happened. And then, hopefully, sh...
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Thoughts before MoTaCon: Quality management systems that care
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Thoughts before MoTaCon: Quality management systems that care
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Thoughts before MoTaCon: Quality management systems that care
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Continuing with an experiment. Let's look at the talk and workshop descriptions of MoTaCon 2026 and share my thoughts and reflections before the talk/workshop has happened. And then, hopefully, sh...
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Curious but sceptical: exploring AI as an engineering manager
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Anthropic CEO Amodei warns UN Security Council on AI risks
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I came across the viral AI "Car Wash Test" last week, and I couldn't help but laugh.If you ask an AI model, "I need to get my car cleaned, and the car wash is 100 metres away, should I walk or driv...
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How does the AI "Car Wash Test" link back to QE?
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How does the AI "Car Wash Test" link back to QE?
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Four mindsets to guide your AI strategy and implementation
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A GROW model for AI adoption
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A GROW model for AI adoption
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A GROW model for AI adoption
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A GROW model for AI adoption
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A GROW model for AI adoption
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A GROW model for AI adoption
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A GROW model for AI adoption
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Four mindsets to guide your AI strategy and implementation
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Owners mourn spoiled food after firmware update bricks Samsung smart fridges
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I am all set to attend not just the MotaCon but the whole MotaCon Festival. It's just 1 month to go and My checklist status looks like:1. Hotel to Stay - Booked2. Train tickets - Sorted3. Ready to ...
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I am all set for MotaCon Festival 2026
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I am all set for MotaCon Festival 2026
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Also perfect for recruiters or those hiring people into their expanding teams
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Find your next role, speaking or podcast opportunity with the help of the MoTaverse
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Find your next role, speaking or podcast opportunity with the help of the MoTaverse
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Quality Engineering and Assurance Manager - Marex
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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