Simon Tomes | Activities
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The product-led approach to Quality: What I learnt working side-by-side with testers and engineers
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A Guide to Creating an AI Toolkit
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A Guide to Creating an AI Toolkit
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How do you know if an AI testing tool is worth it?
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A Guide to Creating an AI Toolkit
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A Guide to Creating an AI Toolkit
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Joined MoT Sarajevo chapter
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The MoTaverse exists to advance the quality engineering and software testing industry in a fun, safe, professional and forward-thinking way.
MoT Sarajevo Chapter events exist as a way to bring people together to gather and learn about all things quality.
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Is it time to reframe negative testing?
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The positive impact of negative tests
awarded Al Goodall for:
The positive impact of negative tests
awarded Al Goodall for:
The positive impact of negative tests
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The positive impact of negative tests
awarded Cristina Lanca Carrageis for:
Great to chat with you on another Call for Insights. I'm inspired by your journey and your adventures in mentoring.
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The positive impact of negative tests
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Is it time to reframe negative testing?
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"Ah, that's super interesting, Cassandra. Curious to find out too! "
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"Hey Cassandra,
We've decided to stick with cameras-on for TWiQ. Hosts will keep them on, yet it's optional for anyone who joins the stage.
Folks can also continue to hang out in the chat or just listen in without participating in the chat. "
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Uncover the steps to create a successful community of practice
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Empowering the team through a QA Academy
awarded Cristina Lanca Carrageis for:
Empowering the team through a QA Academy
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High value activities: The faces of quality
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Can you see me now?
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Hot take: Don't let AI take notes for you
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Hot take: Don't let AI take notes for you
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The promise is noisy. The workflow is real.
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Watch Tuhin Subhra Mitra's talk "How Do I Automate Negative Tests" from TestBash Netherlands 2018
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How Do I Automate Negative Tests - Tuhin Subhra Mitra
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How Do I Automate Negative Tests - Tuhin Subhra Mitra
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Learn whether we should automate all our negative API scenarios in this article from Mark Winteringham on the Testing Planet
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Should You Create Automation For Each Negative API Scenario?
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Should You Create Automation For Each Negative API Scenario?
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What's the hardest part of defining "expected behaviour" for a system that produces different output every time?
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What's the hardest part of defining "expected behaviour" for a system that produces different output every time?
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Myth: The real work is technical, empathy is extra
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Myth: The real work is technical, empathy is extra
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How would you define a guardrail?
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How would you define a guardrail?
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We'll be in London next week and we hope you can join us.
👉 First up. MoT London Chapter on Thursday 18th. Over 80 people are registered. Save your place today, it's open to all.
🎟️ Leading With AI...
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London is calling. Join us next week!
awarded Rosie Sherry for:
London is calling. Join us next week!
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Thanks for taking to the stage!
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Sharaphadeen Arilesere on the 99 second stage at MoTaCon
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Sharaphadeen Arilesere on the 99 second stage at MoTaCon
awarded Sharaphadeen Arilesere for:
Sharaphadeen Arilesere on the 99 second stage at MoTaCon
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In this talk, Callum talks about what pride is, its history and its importance.
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LGBTQIA+ Pride Month — Visibility matters: You are not alone
awarded Callum Akehurst-Ryan for:
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month — Visibility matters: You are not alone
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The STATUS model and the human aspect of technical learning
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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