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Simon Tomes

"One thing to keep in mind is that it can be anything. It doesn't have to be the test, but anything that you're automating. It needs to b...

16 Jul 25

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We can now comment on Memories

Simon Tomes

It's official! We can now comment on Memories. 🎉How many comments can we get on this one? 😄 😅 🫠

16 Jul 25

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Meeting Simon at the MoT London Meetup

Deborah Sherwood

At the recent MoT London meetup, I was excited to finally meet Simon in the 3D! We have spoken a few times online over recent years, but ...

16 Jul 25

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The fire engine number is 38

Simon Tomes

Good testers spot things that others might not see. I love that we have that ability. We should feel good about this and continue to work...

15 Jul 25

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Bug congrats to the 99 community certificate holders

Simon Tomes

I've just awarded the 99th community certificate!It's exciting to celebrate folks who contribute in many ways to expanding the MoTaverse....

15 Jul 25

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I can hear you, Gary. Can you hear me?

Simon Tomes

For those following along with Gary Hawkes' microphone woes on the This Week in Testing stage, you'll be pleased to know he's resolved th...

15 Jul 25

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Where's Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull? – No. 36

Simon Tomes

Can you find Bug, Space Duck, Space Seagull and Christine Pinto in the Brighton Dome? – Taken during TestBash 2024.

14 Jul 25

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A tester walks into a bar

Simon Tomes

Classic words from Ben Dowen during an episode of This Week in Testing.

10 Jul 25

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Take care of ... quality

Simon Tomes

Nicola Sedgwick shared these wise words during a TestBash talk in Brighton in 2016. And Rosie Sherry recently reminded us that "At the he...

08 Jul 25

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A good tester is also a good tool selector

Simon Tomes

Tools, tools and tools. In the MoTaverse we do like to talk about tools. And rightly so. Tools can be one of the things that support or h...

07 Jul 25

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Where's Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull? – No. 35

Simon Tomes

Taking a break between talks before it fills back up again, Emily recommends getting up on stage to take it all in. Something we welcome ...

07 Jul 25

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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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