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Simon Tomes
Community Lead at Ministry of Testing
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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.
Insights Taster
This badge is awarded to members who read their first Insights article on the MoTaverse.
Kind Click
This badge is awarded to members who give their first "thanks" on a piece of content.
Encouragement Giver
This badge is awarded to members who give 25 or more “Thanks” on content across the MoTaverse.
Goal Setter
This badge is awarded to members who share their first goal by adding a Memory or an Observatory link tagged with 'my-goals'.
Insights Spotter Bronze
This badge is awarded to those who write one Insights article.
Supportive Clicker
This badge is awarded to members who give 10 or more “Thanks” on content across the MoTaverse.
Encouragement Champion
This badge is awarded to members who give 99 or more “Thanks” on content across the MoTaverse.
Quality coaching essentials
This badge is awarded to members who complete the Quality coaching essentials
TWiQ Host
This badge is awarded to members who host an episode of This Week in Quality.
99 and Counting
This badge is awarded to members who visit the Ministry of Testing site 99 times
99 Second Speaker
This badge is awarded to a member who has given a 99 second talk.
A beginner's guide to mobile testing
This badge is awarded to members who complete the A beginner's guide to mobile testing course.
Article Maven
This badge is awarded to members who have read 50 articles while logged in.
Author Debut
This badge is awarded to members who publish their first article on the Ministry of Testing site
Avid Reader
This badge is awarded to members who have read 10 articles while logged in.
Bio Builder
This badge is awarded to members who have updated their profile.
Bug Finder
This badge is awarded to members who report a bug or issue on the MoT platform.
Career Champion
This badge is awarded to members who have subscribed as Professional Members.
Cert Shaper
This badge is awarded to members who contribute content towards a Ministry of Testing certification.
Club Explorer
This badge is awarded to members who have signed up as a Club member.
Collection Curator
This badge is awarded to members who create their first collection, organising learning content for themselves or others.
Found at 404
This badge is awarded to members who visit the Ministry of Testing site 404 times
Glossary Contributor
This badge is awarded to members who contribute a new term or an alternative definition to the software testing glossary.
Inclusive Companion
This badge is awarded to members who add their pronouns to their member profile, helping create a more inclusive community.
In the Loop
This badge is awarded to those who subscribe to the software testing news weekly newsletter.
Leading with Quality 2025 Attendee
This badge is awarded to members who confirm their tickets to Leading with Quality 2025
Meetup Contributor
This badge is awarded to a member who has given or participated in a Meetup talk, AMA, Panel Discussion, etc
Meme Machine
This badge is awarded to members who have added 10 memes to the MoT platform
Meme Maker
This badge is awarded to members who have added their first meme to the MoT platform
MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate
Awarded for successfully passing the MoT Software Testing Essentials Certification
MoT Streak
This badge is awarded to members who Log in to MoT five days in a row.
Open to Opportunities
This badge is awarded to members who indicate they are open to work, writing, teaching, speaking, mentoring, CV reviewing or internships.
Photo Historian
This badge is awarded to members who share a photo memory from the community.
Picture Perfect
This badge is awarded to members who update their profile with a new photo.
Pride Supporter
This badge is awarded to members who choose to visibly support Pride on their Ministry of Testing profile.
Scholarship Hero
This badge is awarded to those who donate to the MoT Scholarship Fund
Social Connector
This badge is awarded to members who update their social links on their profile.
TestBash Brighton 2024 Attendee
This badge is awarded to members who confirm their tickets to TestBash Brighton 2024
TestBash Brighton 2025 Attendee
This badge is awarded to members who confirm their tickets to TestBash Brighton 2025
TestBash Speaker
This badge is awarded to a member who has spoken at a TestBash conference.
TestBash Trailblazer
This badge is awarded to members who have attended a TestBash event.
Testing Scholar
This badge is awarded to members who have read 100 articles while logged in.
The Testing Planet Contributor
This badge is awarded to those who contribute to any Testing Planet episodes.
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