Simon Tomes | Moments
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There are countless ways to show up and contribute. Which one will you try today?
Lurking sounds a bit creepy. But in the MoTaverse we embrace it.Lurkers are observation workers. Lurkers want to see what a community is ...
Hanisha Arora shares a real-life example of an AI workflow. It sounds cool! It got me thinking that we need more examples of AI workflows...
There are many things in common between community, quality and learning in general.Simon Tomes pointed out this quote from Elizabeth Zagr...
Kaarina explores how a highly skilled tester’s sense of “this is a problem” often diverges from what real users experience as a problem.A...
Maithilee explains how listening to MoT content can transform chores into enjoyable experiences!
Hanisha shares an essential reason to write and keep writing.
I answered Simon's call for insights and had a great conversation with him all about my goals for 2026, and how I want to make thinking i...
Maithilee shares a powerful message about the importance of human to human connection.
Maithilee connects gardening with testing and quality and it's great!How about you, what analogies or non-testing examples do you use to ...
Clare Norman shares a goal: Bring quality coaching to at least one developer conference.
Clare Norman and I explored what AI means for us quality professionals. Can't wait to see the outcome of what Clare reveals at the end!
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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