Simon Tomes | Activities
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GROW framework for introducing AI
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Principal engineer Abby Bangser explains how platform engineering shifts quality feedback into the infrastructure layer. And why that's a massive opportunity for quality engineers.
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When quality becomes infrastructure - Into the MoTaverse - Episode 23
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When quality becomes infrastructure - Into the MoTaverse - Episode 23
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When quality becomes infrastructure - Into the MoTaverse - Episode 23
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Team MoT. Here to help.
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Leaders Dinner - London Edition
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First time meets are far from neat
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The Limitless Applications of AI
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The Limitless Applications of AI
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Now you can connect with other quality people over dinner. Included as part of your Professional Membership.
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MoTaverse Dinners: A New Way to Connect for Professional Members
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MoTaverse Dinners: A New Way to Connect for Professional Members
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Are you MoTaverse curious and would like help taking the next step?
Do you have a question about the MoTaverse?
Would you like to get more involved?
Are you curious about the contribution options?
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Team MoT. Here to help.
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Team MoT. Here to help.
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Team MoT. Here to help.
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Team MoT. Here to help.
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Throwback Wednesday: Sketch notes at the Software Testing Clinic
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10th August 2017, London. Dan Ashby describes the outcome of an exercise he's just run with Mark Winteringham at one of the classic Software Testing Clinic sessions.Back in the day I'd help ho...
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Team MoT. Here to help.
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Are you MoTaverse curious and would like help taking the next step?
Do you have a question about the MoTaverse?
Would you like to get more involved?
Are you curious about the contribution options?
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A few minutes before going live, checking notes, testing the mic, and hoping the internet would cooperate. 🙂
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BTS.. before my first hosting session 🙂
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BTS.. before my first hosting session 🙂
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BTS.. before my first hosting session 🙂
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BTS.. before my first hosting session 🙂
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Bug congrats on hosting your first MoTaverse Masterclass. Great job! 🏆
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The bug that finally convinced me I’d never be able to find all the bugs
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The Limitless Applications of AI
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"Let's GROW! 🚀"
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The G.R.O.W FrameworkA human-centred approach to adopting AI in test engineering.
G — Guide with Empathy
R — Reskill the Team
O — Ownership over AI
W — Win Measurable Impact
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Lead change through mentoring and shared ownership
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Lead change through mentoring and shared ownership
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Lead change through mentoring and shared ownership
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Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience during a Masterclass. It's much appreciated!
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"Thanks for this, Edward. Good to see you in person!
I enjoyed Nick's practical approach to applying AI to something familiar. Will be good to see more of that.
Where else do you think this approach could be applied?"
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Nick Pykett gave an interesting talk on ensuring test output from AI is reliable, and that this can be achieved from linking it to user generated content, in this context to gherkin test steps. Thi...
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Realising debugging output is about tethering it to human generated content
awarded Edward Basham for:
Realising debugging output is about tethering it to human generated content
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"Super helpful reflections, Andy. Thanks for sharing.
Great to see you in person. 😃"
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First time meets are far from neat
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First time meets are far from neat
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Mystery Bread
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"For those reading this, here's a handy collection: The Community's Guide to Critical Thinking https://www.ministryoftesting.com/collections/the-community-s-guide-to-critical-thinking"
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The unique challenge of skilling in testing
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.
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