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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.
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The antithesis of see ya later learning
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Ujjwal and I had a lovely chat. We talked a lot about how to contribute and how to encourage people to get involved.
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Meet quality people with Ministry of Testing
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Meet quality people with Ministry of Testing
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Explore shift right and how to practice it within testing
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We can test in production: An introduction to shifting testing right
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We can test in production: An introduction to shifting testing right
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We can test in production: An introduction to shifting testing right
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We can test in production: An introduction to shifting testing right
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Louise would love to hear from fellow quality leaders.What struggles do you face when advocating for quality beyond developers?What have you tried that's helped?How do you convince product and proj...
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How do you advocate for quality beyond developers?
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How do you advocate for quality beyond developers?
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This badge is awarded to those who share their knowledge and experience on a Call for Insights conversation.
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Testing community renews faith in testing
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How do you advocate for quality beyond developers?
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Friction has a complex relationship with quality
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In conversation with Simon Tomes as part of his Call for Insights series, he put me on the spot with this question.
So, Ady, I was thinking for our listeners, a final thought from you is what w...
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The power of being a thought worker is the pause to think before we act
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The power of being a thought worker is the pause to think before we act
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How do you advocate for quality beyond developers?
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How do you advocate for quality beyond developers?
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Louise would love to hear from fellow quality leaders.What struggles do you face when advocating for quality beyond developers?What have you tried that's helped?How do you convince product and proj...
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Louise would love to hear from fellow quality leaders.What struggles do you face when advocating for quality beyond developers?What have you tried that's helped?How do you convince product and proj...
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Thanks for asking a question during Callum's Masterclass on Shift Right.
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Thanks for asking a question during Callum's Masterclass on Shift Right.
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Thanks for asking a question during Callum's Masterclass on Shift Right.
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Thanks for asking a question during Callum's Masterclass on Shift Right.
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The power of being a thought worker is the pause to think before we act
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In conversation with Simon Tomes as part of his Call for Insights series, he put me on the spot with this question.
So, Ady, I was thinking for our listeners, a final thought from you is what w...
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So much helpful information shared with the community! Thanks for sharing all your knowledge and experience during your Shift Right Masterclass.
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We can test in production: An introduction to shifting testing right.
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Understanding our technology with TryHackMe
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Memory Mondays Community Certificate
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Bug congrats on your new role! Epic news. 🎉
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Memory Mondays Community Certificate
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The shift-left is not shifting-lefting
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Testing community renews faith in testing
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I heard this on a recent Call for Insights (with Simon Tomes and Louise Woodhams), and it made me chuckle.
It's in reference to making attempts to shifting-left, but not really feeling the resul...
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The shift-left is not shifting-lefting
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The shift-left is not shifting-lefting
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The shift-left is not shifting-lefting
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Exploring My Reports
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Friction has a complex relationship with quality
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Friction has a complex relationship with quality
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Exploring My Reports
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Community, care and friction
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The shift-left is not shifting-lefting
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Testing community renews faith in testing
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