Simon Tomes | Activities
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10 things to write about in a tech community
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This is one of the questions asked by Heleen Van Grootven for the :
AMA about transition from Manual to Automation TesterThis is the issue many of us face in their day to day life. I met couple of ...
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My biggest issue is, unfortunately, time. Do you have any advice on finding the time to learn when all the work still needs doing and there isn't really room in your working day to focus on automation?
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My biggest issue is, unfortunately, time. Do you have any advice on finding the time to learn when all the work still needs doing and there isn't really room in your working day to focus on automation?
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My biggest issue is, unfortunately, time. Do you have any advice on finding the time to learn when all the work still needs doing and there isn't really room in your working day to focus on automation?
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"Nice one, Sunitha.
We're glad you're part of the MoTaverse."
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Yesterday Diana Dromey brought MoTaverse and the different Slack channels closer to me by taking time off of her schedule to jump in for Simon Tomes, and guide me through the different possibilitie...
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MoTaverse brought closer to me!
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MoTaverse brought closer to me!
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11.9.0 of MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate
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Member joined AI Chapter chapter
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Member joined AI Chapter chapter
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What's one small thing someone can do today to learn about automation?
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This is one of the questions asked by Simon tomes for the :
AMA about transition from Manual to Automation TesterThe smallest thing someone can do is take out time and dedicate it for automation.&n...
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How We Used Data to Optimize Our Quality Assistance Model
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You Climbed the Test Pyramid. Now Eat a Custard Slice.
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The demise of software engineering jobs has been greatly exaggerated
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Microsoft unveils AI upgrades, rolls out Copilot Cowork to early-access customers
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Master the RICCE framework to transition from manual testing to AI-augmented automation by leveraging structured prompting and the Playwright MCP agent ecosystem.
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From manual to automated: a tester’s journey into AI
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From manual to automated: a tester’s journey into AI
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From manual to automated: a tester’s journey into AI
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From manual to automated: a tester’s journey into AI
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Human skills matter more in the age of AI noise
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Finding joy in your role
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Finding joy in your role
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The way software development works is uniquely suited to neurodivergence
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Finding joy in your role
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Finding joy in your role
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Finding joy in your role
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Finding joy in your role
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The way software development works is uniquely suited to neurodivergence
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Insights from the MoT London Chapter: Advancing quality engineering
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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 Boston Chapter events exist to bring people together and help them learn about all things quality. We're looking for a new organiser of this Chapter! Do you want to be the one? Contact Diana Dromey for more details.
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"Yay for good tester/worst developer!
Team MoTaverse are a fan of yours. 🙌🏻"
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Writing Automation has made me realise after 10 plus years I am actually a good tester.I am however possibly the worst developer known to man and should not be allowed.Life giveth and it taketh awa...
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I am a good tester but a bad developer
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I am a good tester but a bad developer
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Bug congrats on getting started with the MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate (STEC). Team MoTaverse and the community are here to support you. 😃
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Member joined AI Chapter chapter
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Thanks for your time, and I hope you feel better soon!
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DRAFT Forgiveness 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.
“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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