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This Week in Quality

Ministry of Testing
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AI In Testing
Quality Assurance
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Software Testing
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Automation Testing
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Stay up to date with the world of software testing, quality assurance, and quality engineering. This Week in Quality is your weekly podcast from the Ministry of Testing community, hosted by Simon Tomes and joined by testing professionals from across the MoTaverse. 🎙️ Tune in for thoughtful conversations, testing news, and community insights covering everything from QA trends to quality engineerin... more

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In episode 125 of This Week in Quality (Friday 27 February 2026), co-hosts Nataliia Burmei and Eamon Droko welcome the community for a wide-ranging conversation about careers, confidence, and the support systems that make tough work moments easier to... more

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In episode 124 of This Week in Quality, host Ady Stokes kicks off with a birthday celebration for co-host Demi Van Malcot, a quick time-warp reflection on how fast the show has grown, and a week packed with community energy. Demi shares a bumpy “birt... more

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In this Friday 13th episode of This Week in Quality, first-time co-hosts Oleksandr Romanov and Claire Norman lean into the date’s reputation and explore the superstitions that quietly shape how teams test, release, and demo software. Claire opens wit... more

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In this episode of This Week in Quality, Simon welcomes a returning legend to the virtual stage as Deanna comes back from maternity leave and dives straight into everything that’s evolved across the MoTaverse. Together they turn the chat into a rapid... more

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Eamon Droko
New QA professional discussing experiences in the community
Episode: Embracing chaos with the MoTaverse by your side - Ep 104
Gary Hawkes
Lead Tester share his product management experiences
Episode: Embracing chaos with the MoTaverse by your side - Ep 104
Ady Stokes
Tester and author discussing the mindset required for effective testing
Episode: Embracing chaos with the MoTaverse by your side - Ep 104
Ben Dowen
Former employee at Ada Health, supporting the testing community
Ada Health
Episode: TWiT-89 Testers like to talk
Jane D'Cruz
Expert in accessibility testing
Episode: Where have all the junior quality roles gone? Ep 83
Emily O'Connor
Hiring manager providing insights on the candidate experience
Episode: Where have all the junior quality roles gone? Ep 83
Deanna Dromi
Event producer at Ministry of Testing
Ministry of Testing
Episode: This Week in Testing - Episode 59 - TestBash Special!
Danny Dainton
Sponsor from Postman, conducting workshops
Postman
Episode: This Week in Testing - Episode 59 - TestBash Special!
Jenna Charlton
Community member sharing personal experiences
Episode: This Week in Testing - Episode 59 - TestBash Special!

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Simon Tomes
Host and Community Lead at Ministry of Testing, involved in facilitating discussions on quality practices and community events.
Demi Van Malcot
Co-host actively participating in discussions around quality assurance and community engagement.

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Embracing chaos with the MoTaverse by your side - Ep 104
Q: Do you have an opportunity to take on that role officially and get a bump in your benefits, your salary, etc. Is that a conversation to be had?
Demi explains that they don't have room for a new Quality Manager right now but that she is involved in a Quality Improvement Board.
Performance reviews are like marmite Ep 98
Q: Are there any big plans for the 100th episode?
There are ideas for something special for the 99th and the 100th episode, potentially involving reflections from co-hosts.
Tired of ISTQB? Take the STEC path! Ep 102
Q: What is the importance of the portfolio in the STEC certification?
The portfolio is crucial as it allows learners to actively use what they've learned and create evidence of their skills and knowledge, which can be shown to potential employers.
Tired of ISTQB? Take the STEC path! Ep 102
Q: What was the initial spark or need that led the Ministry of Testing to create STEC?
There was feedback from the community about current training gaps, particularly for juniors who felt unprepared for their roles. They wanted to create a more complete training program after researching the challenges faced by testers.
Do new testers really need to learn automation? Ep 86
Q: What are your thoughts on companies expecting entry-level QA professionals to know automation?
It's a reflection of the competitive market where applicants are expected to have a broader skill set, including automation knowledge.

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