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Michael Bolton
Username: michaelbolton
Member since March 4, 2011
Last seen on December 26, 2011
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Michael has been tagged as...
Someone who has a gift for finding bugs just by using things. (Often noted on Twitter with the hashtag #iamabugmagnet. This is good thing, a gift. It often results from trying to use software to the full extent of its capabilities.)
Someone who plays a musical instrument or otherwise makes music, whether amateur or professional.
on March 4, 2011 with the note... [remove tagging]
Plays several instruments (like a boss!)
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Someone who conducts themselves professionally, whose work is well worth paying for. A reliable person, with integrity, who holds them self to a high standard.
Someone whose is involved in building companies from the scratch. Also involved in bring an idea into life
Someone who inspires others to great work.
on June 14, 2011 with the note... [remove tagging]
I have read a few of Michael's papers and seen him speak (in videos). One of the top testing professionals that inspire me.
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A write so good, whatever their topic, field, or form, that you won't miss what they produce. The person whose twitter stream you go back and read if you've missed any. The blogger whose new posts you've made sure get marked "high priority" in your email. An author who makes you grateful for "preorder" on books.
Context-Driven Tester
Someone who is maintaining at least one public blog.
Someone who lives in Canada
on March 21, 2011 with the note... [remove tagging]
..and someone I met in Canada
When things get scary, this person puts a priority on choosing love over fear. He or she finds the joyful solutions rather than settling for less.
A person that encourages and supports other testers and takes time to provide positive and constructive feedback.
A person who has spoken (or will speak) at Eurostar
on March 4, 2011 with the note... [remove tagging]
Michael has delivered keynotes, tutorials and track sessions at Eurostar 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
A person who likes thinking about and doing exploratory testing
Someone who goes out of their way to be helpful
on May 11, 2011 with the note... [remove tagging]
Michael has gone above and beyond my expectations spending time on Skype with me answering my testing questions. I am in his debt.
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This person has attention to details and is very thorough in his work.
A person that by teaching, writing, coaching, talking or sometimes just plain existing motivates and encourages others to keep learning and improving themselves.
on May 6, 2011 with the note... [remove tagging]
Michael made StarEast an amazing experience for me and his sessions were quite inspirational.
on March 8, 2011 with the note... [remove tagging]
Blog posts, tweets, conference talks, personal conversations - no matter how I hear from Michael Bolton I'm always inspired
on March 5, 2011 with the note... [remove tagging]
I've met Michael several times and he is a great inspiration each time.
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Shares knowledge and encouragement.
Someone who uses mind maps to good effect in *any* endeavor, and especially if they help others to use mind maps effectively.
on December 4, 2011 with the note... [remove tagging]
Michael did a fantastic live Mind Mapping testing session in the Test Lab at EuroSTAR2011. Excellent stuff!
You have posted a response to a question on My Agile Education. (Thank you!)
sometimes has odd ideas or does strange things
on March 4, 2011 with the note... [remove tagging]
And that is meant as a compliment :)
A person who loves presenting and is not afraid to show it. They put their heart and soul into their presentations, and shine throughout the performance, infecting the audience with their passion.
on March 5, 2011 with the note... [remove tagging]
I've seen Michael speak several times and he is masterful.
on March 5, 2011 with the note... [remove tagging]
great presentation at the London Tester Gathering last year
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Interesting, relevant tweet content; No Spam
on May 11, 2011 with the note... [remove tagging]
Rock on!
Someone with strong problem-solving skills
on March 5, 2011 with the note... [remove tagging]
He solves problems!
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Person who serves as an example, whose behaviour is emulated and respected by others.
A Vanguard in Software Testing
I have limited time to keep up with Twitter. A person tagged with this tag is someone whose tweets are worth having in my stream to read in the time available.
Someone I have met.
on December 23, 2011 with the note... [remove tagging]
Really enjoyed the RST course & catching up at NW Tester Gathering. Michael's dedication to the craft of software testing appears to know no bounds - not sure when he gets time with his family!
on December 4, 2011 with the note... [remove tagging]
I have met Michael in person Twice now, having taken his Rapid Software Testing class, then meeting him the following year at EuroSTAR 2011. Great guy, who is always looking for ways to help develop our community and support others.
on August 25, 2011 with the note... [remove tagging]
After hearing a lot about him I met him during a RST course, dinner and in the first DEWT conference. Not only a knowledgeable guy but fun to be with also!
on May 24, 2011 with the note... [remove tagging]
Michael gave an engaging session on testing in Helsinki
on March 10, 2011 with the note... [remove tagging]
@CAST 2008, 09, 10
on March 9, 2011 with the note... [remove tagging]
I truly enjoy my face-to-face conversations with Michael. It's even better if we each have a glass of wine.
on March 5, 2011 with the note... [remove tagging]
I haven't forgotten that you and Elisabeth saved my ass at Agile2006
on March 5, 2011 with the note... [remove tagging]
Bangalore, EuroSTAR 2010 - Met Michael more than once :)
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Someone I know who, well, is really smart.
A person I know online or know of but haven't actually met
on March 9, 2011 with the note... [remove tagging]
Although I was at a London Tester Gathering where Michael spoke I didn't get chance to speak to him. His passion seemed endless so I would love to meet him in person and have a long chat.
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This person is someone I'd enjoy working with.
Someone who has studied the work from Jerry Weinberg.
on March 18, 2011 with the note... [remove tagging]
The word "student" is not doing Michael justice. He is actively promoting, living and spreading Jerry's work. He was the person that got Jerry on my radar, and I am very grateful for that.
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This person has taught you something new that may or may not have helped you some way.
Blogs about testing and related topics
Someone whose article we would love to read in Testing Circus Magazine.
on March 5, 2011 with the note... [remove tagging]
We would like to see an article of you in Testing Circus Magazine.
Someone who actively mentors the testing community via talks, writing about testing or direct communication.
on March 5, 2011 with the note... [remove tagging]
Michael, consistently educates the community to be better testers. Some of his post's have become key reference material for myself and many others.
Someone writing high quality blog posts more than weekly.
on March 9, 2011 with the note... [remove tagging]
I always read Michael's Posts I think there is no coincidence why they always seem 'right' as they are well thought out, have just enough detail for the reader and I think backed up by his own experience. A must read for every tester!
on March 5, 2011 with the note... [remove tagging]
His posts have changed the world around me.
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A professional teacher (who works outside of a traditional school).
If I tag you as a Trusted Partner, then I give you a blanket endorsement for the work you do.
Is a person who teaches over twitter. Someone whose tweets often teach me something I didn't know or point somewhere that teaches me.
Someone who provides learning opportunities & help for problems via Twitter
Michael has tagged...