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With servers in >250 cities around the world, check your site for localization problems, broken GDPR banners, etc.
Explore why performance reviews divide testers, uncover lessons from bug hunts, and experiment with AI tools that speed up delivery.
Plan your TestBash goals, celebrate fresh Community Stars, and spark new connections across the testing world.
Catch up on This Week in Testing to hear how testers make progress while figuring things out, plus much more from across the MoTaverse.
Testing meetups, community memories, and finding your voice — the This Week in Testing crew shares insights, inspiration, and reflections from around the globe.
Debrief the week in testing
A candid, community-powered conversation for software testers and quality professionals on job hunting, writing impactful CVs, and growing careers through visibility and support.
A lively hour of AI insights, accessibility updates, and classic quality conundrums
Explore whether testers should automate tasks over tests. Join Ministry of Testing as they discuss automation trends, career growth, and innovation.
This Week in Testing #86: Testing Skills, Career Growth & Community Wins
Watch the season finale episode of The Testing Planet News
Unpack quality coaching, job titles, happy paths, and pull request templates in an episode full of candid chat and personal stories
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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