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What does delivering value more reliably and sustainably look like? image
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I'm reviewing Barry Ehigiator's SQEC Module 9 Lesson 2: How does Quality Engineering impact the team?He shares the following:Quality lead...
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Simon Tomes
The wonderful Sarah Kitchener and I were discussing how we can continue to encourage folks to make the most our of their MoTaverse profes...
AMA Mobile Testing Answer: What’s the most interesting thing you’re exploring in mobile testing these days? image
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I had to think about it, but it's probably accessibility on mobile.  I think we've all experienced companies trying to become WCAG c...
What are your do's and don'ts to producing a quality podcast? image
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Gary Hawkes asks:I agree that podcasting has become a very powerful medium to communicate. What are your do's and don'ts to producing a q...
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Riffing on Rosie's post: Yay AI. Meh AI. This is how I feel about AI. 😅😵‍💫🫠
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Martin Poole shares what agentic workflows bring to the table.
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Simon asks:If testing and quality were individual snacks, what would they be and why?Testing would be something with variety, that has an...
AMA Leadership Answer - Can you share a story about an early days leadership lightbulb moment? image
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I've had a lot of lightbulb moments as I've been going through my leadership journey, most of them subtle learnings the built up over tim...
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AI is stateless.It doesn't know or remember anything about you.  The state has to be managed externally. You share your context with...
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Richard Adams asks:How do you engage stakeholders, such as devs & product, with the findings from your exploratory testing session?Th...
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Inspired by the following challenge: Create a Moment: Ask MoTaverse Anything.I love podcasting, as a listener, as a guest and as a podcas...
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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. 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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