Simon Tomes | Activities
awarded Clare Norman for:
The curse of the live demo… and other testing superstitions - Ep 123
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The curse of the live demo… and other testing superstitions - Ep 123
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The curse of the live demo… and other testing superstitions - Ep 123
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The curse of the live demo… and other testing superstitions - Ep 123
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The curse of the live demo… and other testing superstitions - Ep 123
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Rainbow vomits and AI Guardrails - Ep 124
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Rainbow vomits and AI Guardrails - Ep 124
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Rainbow vomits and AI Guardrails - Ep 124
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Rainbow vomits and AI Guardrails - Ep 124
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Rainbow vomits and AI Guardrails - Ep 124
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Rainbow vomits and AI Guardrails - Ep 124
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Rainbow vomits and AI Guardrails - Ep 124
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Rainbow vomits and AI Guardrails - Ep 124
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Rainbow vomits and AI Guardrails - Ep 124
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Eggs, toilet seats and fundamental quality career advice - Ep 125
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Eggs, toilet seats and fundamental quality career advice - Ep 125
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Eggs, toilet seats and fundamental quality career advice - Ep 125
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Eggs, toilet seats and fundamental quality career advice - Ep 125
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Eggs, toilet seats and fundamental quality career advice - Ep 125
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Eggs, toilet seats and fundamental quality career advice - Ep 125
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Eggs, toilet seats and fundamental quality career advice - Ep 125
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Eggs, toilet seats and fundamental quality career advice - Ep 125
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Eggs, toilet seats and fundamental quality career advice - Ep 125
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The MoTaverse morphs again - Quality changes that matter - Ep 126
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The MoTaverse morphs again - Quality changes that matter - Ep 126
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The MoTaverse morphs again - Quality changes that matter - Ep 126
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The MoTaverse morphs again - Quality changes that matter - Ep 126
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Quality moments and delicate developer dialogues - Ep 127
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Quality moments and delicate developer dialogues - Ep 127
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Quality moments and delicate developer dialogues - Ep 127
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Quality moments and delicate developer dialogues - Ep 127
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Quality moments and delicate developer dialogues - Ep 127
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Quality moments and delicate developer dialogues - Ep 127
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The forgotten part of quality: paying attention to production
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The forgotten part of quality: paying attention to production
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The forgotten part of quality: paying attention to production
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The forgotten part of quality: paying attention to production
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We are thrilled to welcome Adam Davis to the MoTaCon stage this year!Adam will be presenting a talk where he will move beyond theory to show how bringing "controlled chaos" into a safe environment ...
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🖖 When systems stop behaving: controlled chaos in practice
awarded Diana Dromey for:
🖖 When systems stop behaving: controlled chaos in practice
awarded Adam Davis for:
🖖 When systems stop behaving: controlled chaos in practice
awarded Judy Mosley for:
Bug congrats on finding the MoTaverse thank limit! The community appreciates your generosity.
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Do I belong in tech anymore?
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It depends - Ask MoTaverse Anything - Ep 128
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Quality moments and delicate developer dialogues - Ep 127
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Member joined AI Chapter chapter
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How would someone deal with a developer who was reluctant to take testing lessons from a tester/quality person?
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How would someone deal with a developer who was reluctant to take testing lessons from a tester/quality person?
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"Great story and wonderful advice! Thanks for sharing, Nat. "
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Automation activities, like all software development work, only matter if they contribute to real business outcomes.
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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