Simon Tomes | Activities
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What pitfalls exist when Quality Engineering is poorly implemented?
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There's a cool lesson in the Software Quality Engineering Certificate (SQEC) which I look forward to folks checking out. It's in Module 9, Lesson 2 which has the brilliant Barry Ehigiator sharing h...
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Human skills matter more in the age of AI noise
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Software Testing Live: Episode 07 - Testing transparently
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Explore the boundaries of AI-generated software by live-testing a word search tool and using collaborative techniques to identify gaps in logic despite passing all initial automated tests.
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I've been thinking about AI a lot more lately. Andrew Easter's story of moving quickly with AI-driven development and the starting of the AI Chapter has given me more food for thought of committing...
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20% AI time
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20% AI time
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20% AI time
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Running Claude Code Without Guardrails — While Keeping It Safe
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Showing up for future generations of tech communities
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Showing up for future generations of tech communities
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I featured our Call for Insights on the MoTaverse homepage. Great to see you in the main section at the top! 🤩
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Human skills matter more in the age of AI noise
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Member joined AI Chapter chapter
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Member joined AI Chapter chapter
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Member joined AI Chapter chapter
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MoT AI Chapter
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Member joined AI Chapter chapter
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Human skills matter more in the age of AI noise
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Human skills matter more in the age of AI noise
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Human skills matter more in the age of AI noise
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Human skills matter more in the age of AI noise
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Member joined AI Chapter chapter
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Member joined AI Chapter chapter
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Member joined AI Chapter chapter
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Human skills matter more in the age of AI noise
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Human skills matter more in the age of AI noise
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Human skills matter more in the age of AI noise
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How do we sharpen our ability to stay connected with real experts?
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Human skills matter more in the age of AI noise
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Human skills matter more in the age of AI noise
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Human skills matter more in the age of AI noise
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How do we sharpen our ability to stay connected with real experts?
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Member joined AI Chapter chapter
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Take software development practices with a pinch of salt
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Take software development practices with a pinch of salt
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Take software development practices with a pinch of salt
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A reminder that one size does not fit all and that time moves on
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Take software development practices with a pinch of salt
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Take software development practices with a pinch of salt
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Take software development practices with a pinch of salt
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Member joined AI Chapter chapter
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Member joined TWiQ — This Week in Quality chapter
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We are finally having a dedicated AI Chapter in the #MoTaverse.
AI is changing the way people think, talk, or learn in the world of software as well as software testing.
This chapter is a focused s...
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MoT AI Chapter
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MoT AI Chapter
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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