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Testers Hierarchy of Needs

Simon Tomes

We must acknowledge the hierarchy of our needs. 😉

10 Oct 24

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TestBash Selfies

James Wadley

Awesome getting to see and speak to Simon in person!

09 Oct 24

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A first time for two TWiTers

Simon Tomes

Myself and Olly Fairhall have spoken numerous times during This Week in Testing (TWiT) – a weekly LinkedIn radio show. So it was a lovely...

09 Oct 24

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The Explorers, the band that never was

Simon Tomes

21st October 2016, TestBash Manchester. Myself (drums), Gwen Diagram (vocals), Mark Winteringham (guitar), Christopher Chant (guitar) and...

08 Oct 24

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Heavy duck

Simon Tomes

A duck winner at the software testing conference, TestBash Brighton 2024. That duck looks heavy! But is it?

04 Oct 24

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A fun photo shoot during a live workshop/webinar. There are nine webcam windows, each with a person inside. Everyone ... image

A room full of test exchanges

Simon Tomes

A group of us hung out online during October 2024's Test Exchange. We got to know each other through interesting chit-chats. A lovely bun...

03 Oct 24

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memes yet now there's memories

Simon Tomes

It's exciting to add memes to the Ministry of Testing website. And it's also exciting to add photo memories to the Ministry of Testing we...

01 Oct 24

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Box of ducks

Simon Tomes

Rosie Sherry (CEO and founder of Ministry of Testing) delivered a box of ducks for all ambassadors to hide at TestBash Brighton 2024. Why...

30 Sep 24

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A Gwen Diagram

Simon Tomes

26 Sep 24

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TestBash 2024 Photobooth

Bug of the MoTaverse

Clips on MoT memories? Yes please!

26 Sep 24

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These aren't the bugs you were looking for

Simon Tomes

How many times have we run a testing session to discover a bug we just had no intention of or idea that we might discover it? The joys of...

25 Sep 24

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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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