# 👋 Introductions Thread – Q2 2025 **URL:** \ **Category:** Introductions\ **Tags:** career-development, community, warm-welcome, motaverse, professional-membership\ **Created:** [8 April 2025 17:47 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/introductions-thread-q2-2025/84097 "2025-04-08T17:47:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![vibisis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8edcca/32.png) [@vibisis](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/vibisis)\ **Post date:** [4 June 2025 17:21 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/introductions-thread-q2-2025/84097/21 "2025-06-04T17:21:09Z")
Hi everyone! 👋 I’ve joined the community to connect with fellow quality enthusiasts, share ideas, and stay in tune with testing world. With nearly two decades in software testing and QA leadership, I’m always looking to learn from real-world experiences and practical conversations, not just theory. Right now, I’m excited about the growing focus on resilience testing, and how quality fits into AI/ML-driven platforms. I’m based in the London. Outside of work, I enjoy helping my wife in the kitchen and garden, love going on long drives (with plenty of snack breaks), and I also run software testing training sessions in my spare time. Looking forward to connecting and learning from you all ---
**Author:** ![kristinah](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/club.ministryoftesting.com/kristinah/32/14829_2.png) [@kristinah](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/kristinah)\ **Post date:** [8 June 2025 21:58 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/introductions-thread-q2-2025/84097/22 "2025-06-08T21:58:16Z")
Hello~ My background is in analytical chemistry, but I’ve recently pivoted into more technical roles. I now help build LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) using Microsoft Power Apps and other tools in the Power Platform suite. I’ve been asked to lead testing efforts for our product. While I’ve had experience in quality control labs and a bit of video game testing in the past, this is my first time diving into formal software testing. I’m here to learn, connect with experienced testers, and build the skills I need to succeed in this role. Looking forward to learning from all of you! ---
**Author:** ![simon\_tomes](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/club.ministryoftesting.com/simon_tomes/32/14009_2.png) [@simon\_tomes](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/simon_tomes)\ **Post date:** [9 June 2025 09:12 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/introductions-thread-q2-2025/84097/23 "2025-06-09T09:12:45Z")
So great to read all your introductions. Thanks for sharing! Get a real sense of how diverse this community is. It’s now possible to follow profiles. Visit a MoT profile page (not The Club profile page) and look for the “Follow” button. ![Screenshot 2025-06-09 at 10.03.51](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/ministryoftesting/original/2X/7/7e4f72fd40df0aad556d3a42f8b9dc7c52f7f36b.png) Here’s a list of everyone who has introduced themselves on this thread. Go follow! > **[Simon Tomes | simon\_tomes](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/p/simon_tomes)** > > 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. > **[Ujjwal Kumar Singh | ujjwal.singh](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/p/ujjwal.singh)** > > Software Tester | Quality Adovcate | OSS Enthusiast | > Visit https://beinghumantester.github.io/ to know more about me. > **[Ady Stokes | adystokes](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/p/adystokes)** > > Speaker, teacher and MoT Ambassador. I offer consulting services as well as running the Leeds MoT meetup. I teach, coach, and give training. > **[Eamon Droko | eamond15](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/p/eamond15)** > > A Quality Engineer based in London currently working as a Sales Assistant in retail > **[Rosie Sherry | rosie](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/p/rosie)** > > I've been working in the software testing and quality engineering space since the year 2000 whilst also combining it with my love for education and community building. > **[Caroline Francis | cip100](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/p/cip100)** > > Adding quality to the SDLC is my passion. I've been testing for over 25 years and I co-lead the Ministry of Testing in Cincinnati, Ohio. > **[Demi Van Malcot | demivm](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/p/demivm)** > > Before I was a software tester, I was a baker. I switched to find a job were I can keep learning and growing. Every day talking with other testers, diving into new skills, giving presentations, ... > **[Elliott Hrynacz | elliotthrynacz](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/p/elliotthrynacz)** > > QA Automation Lead with 10+ years in test automation. Expert in Cypress, Playwright and Selenium. Strong in strategy, mentoring, and embedding automation in Agile workflows. > **[Andrew Bassett | andybassett](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/p/andybassett)** > > Currently seeking new role. 20+ years in QA/testing across finance, utilities, retail & public sector. Experienced as STA, Test Lead, Test Manager, QA Consultant & in Defect Management. > **[vishnudevi | vishnudevi](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/p/vishnudevi)** > > The Ministry of Testing profile for vishnudevi > **[Aditi Agrawal | aditiagr](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/p/aditiagr)** > > The Ministry of Testing profile for Aditi Agrawal > **[Don | codenamedonn](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/p/codenamedonn)** > > The Ministry of Testing profile for Don > **[Ian Kimathi | neshjoe50](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/p/neshjoe50)** > > The Ministry of Testing profile for Ian Kimathi > **[Maik Nogens | maiknog](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/p/maiknog)** > > The Ministry of Testing profile for Maik Nogens > **[Andrew DeLisle | deezay](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/p/deezay)** > > The Ministry of Testing profile for Andrew DeLisle > **[Vasanth Ram | testthunderbolts](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/p/testthunderbolts)** > > The Ministry of Testing profile for Vasanth Ram > **[Ezer Getulio | ezergp](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/p/ezergp)** > > The Ministry of Testing profile for Ezer Getulio > **[Vignesh Kumar | vibisis](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/p/vibisis)** > > Nearly 20 years in QA and still breaking things, just more strategically now > **[Kristina Halbig | kristinah](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/p/kristinah)** > > Pivoted from analytical chemistry to tech. Now leading testing for LIMS built on Power Platform. Here to learn best practices and grow into a strong, thoughtful software tester. Good things are in the pipeline for the follow feature, so get in early. ---
**Author:** ![lisacrispin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/club.ministryoftesting.com/lisacrispin/32/556_2.png) [@lisacrispin](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/lisacrispin)\ **Post date:** [12 June 2025 17:39 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/introductions-thread-q2-2025/84097/24 "2025-06-12T17:39:22Z")
whew, that was a lot of people to follow, nice way to meet new people! Thanks for the list! ---
**Author:** ![ujjwal.singh](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/club.ministryoftesting.com/ujjwal.singh/32/13861_2.png) [@ujjwal.singh](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/ujjwal.singh)\ **Post date:** [13 June 2025 01:47 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/introductions-thread-q2-2025/84097/25 "2025-06-13T01:47:15Z")
@simon_tomes - I really appreciate the effort, you did. Going to every profile separately and then copy pasting the link here for MoT folks… 🤗 ---
**Author:** ![dm-ko](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecb155/32.png) [@dm-ko](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/dm-ko)\ **Post date:** [13 June 2025 18:12 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/introductions-thread-q2-2025/84097/26 "2025-06-13T18:12:12Z")
Hey everyone! 👋 I’m a developer and founder experimenting with ways to **make UI testing feel like magic** — fast, zero setup, and actually useful. I recently launched EnsureUI — a GitHub Action that lets you add a comment like `// EnsureUI: should display header and footer`, and it checks your live app after deployment. No test files, no config. 🧠 I’m excited about: - **AI-assisted testing** — making tests smarter without making devs slower - Talking to other folks shipping fast, and trying to avoid breaking things 😅 📍 Based in Ukraine. Would love to learn from what tools you rely on, what frustrates you in testing today, and if anyone’s exploring AI + automation in interesting ways. [ensureui.com](http://ensureui.com/) ---
**Author:** ![simon\_tomes](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/club.ministryoftesting.com/simon_tomes/32/14009_2.png) [@simon\_tomes](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/simon_tomes)\ **Post date:** [30 June 2025 22:59 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/introductions-thread-q2-2025/84097/27 "2025-06-30T22:59:10Z")
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