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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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2026 started off with a bang in a variety of ways. Some days, it can feel overwhelming just thinking about the days ahead. But, taking the time to process my themes and goals for the year, being pa...
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Do more of what makes you feel privileged to be here.
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Do more of what makes you feel privileged to be here.
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MoTaCon is our annual conference for quality people.
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Here's Your MoTaCon MoTivation
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Here's Your MoTaCon MoTivation
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Great work! 🏆🤩"
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What happens when you explore My Reports?
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I'm going to be speaking at LDX3 in June! This wouldn't be happening if it wasn't for Ash Winter, Diana Dromey, Melissa Fisher, Scout Burghardt, Simon Tomes and really MoT as a whole!
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I blame Ministry of Testing for this!
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I blame Ministry of Testing for this!
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I blame Ministry of Testing for this!
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Test Heuristics Cheat Sheet
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I'm going to be speaking at LDX3 in June! This wouldn't be happening if it wasn't for Ash Winter, Diana Dromey, Melissa Fisher, Scout Burghardt, Simon Tomes and really MoT as a whole!
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Meet quality people with Ministry of Testing
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Who are we really talking to? Do we need a MoTaverse collective?
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The antithesis of see ya later learning
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Measuring our value is difficult
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Measuring our value is difficult
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Lemmy and Torpedo have woken from their first proper hibernation.
They've previously been too young to hibernate the whole winter. It was lovely to see them warming in the sunshine while eating t...
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Lemmy & Torpedo - Guardians of the MoTaverse
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Lemmy & Torpedo - Guardians of the MoTaverse
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Who are we really talking to? Do we need a MoTaverse collective?
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Measuring our value is difficult
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"Thank" you for your contribution in Into the MoTaverse Episode 2! I really enjoyed hearing about your time as a Community Manager with MoT and all about the community contribution algorithm - it was a really insightful conversation!
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Measuring our value is difficult
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Measuring our value is difficult
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Measuring our value is difficult
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Honest, helpful and insightful reflections from Clare Norman.
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Honest, helpful and insightful reflections from Clare Norman.
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Calls for Insights
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Explore Galore! 30 Tips to Supercharge your Exploratory Testing Efforts
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Explore Galore! 30 Tips to Supercharge your Exploratory Testing Efforts
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We're doubling down on amplifying the voices of our professional members. Two or more community members come together to record a conversation full of lived experiences, actionable tips, and reflections on quality careers, progression, and the MoTaverse.
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A look at the structure and responsibilities of a whole-team quality approach
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The whole-team quality approach
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The whole-team quality approach
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