
Break Point
Break Point is the podcast for ServiceNow admins, developers, and builders of all skill levels. Join your host, Sr. Developer Advocate Lauren McManamon. She talks to ServiceNow product managers and developers about the Now Platform features, customers to discuss apps they've built, interesting people in the ServiceNow ecosystem, and others about career tips to take your developer career higher. Take a break with Break Point.
Latest episodes

Jun 26, 2024 • 30min
2024 Devvies Winners with Josh Barbour and Kristina Vinson
The Devvies is our annual App Of The Year Award created to recognize outstanding achievements by the ServiceNow practitioners who build new apps on our platform. In this episode we'll be talking to our 2024 Devvies App Of The Year winners about their experience. Topics 00:00 Welcome/introductions 09:01 Inspiration for the app 11:13 What was built 12:35 Outcomes 15:15 Challenges 19:43 The roadmap 21:50 How did you hear about The Devvies? 25:46 Advice for future applicants 27:17 Contact info 27:49 Outro Links Kristina's LinkedIn Josh's LinkedIn Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 12, 2024 • 30min
Career Conversation with Aylee Andersen
We never get tired of sharing amazing success stories about ServiceNow developers. In this episode we've got someone who made a transition in a few months from being a hard worker to ServiceNow MVP and appearing on the big stage at Knowledge (twice). Topics 00:00 Welcome/introduction 07:30 Thoughts on the platform 09:35 Thoughts on first year as ServicNow MVP 13:11 Knowledge 24 experience 16:58 Aylee's ServiceNow "comfort zone" 18:20 Career pivot 21:24 Future plans 21:54 Career highlight 23:50 Words of advice 26:47 Contact info 27:41 Outro Links ayleeandersen.com Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 29, 2024 • 29min
Creator Studio with Chris Haas
Recently, ServiceNow announced Creator Studio. As a developer, you probably have questions about what it is, why we built it, and what's in it for you. In this episode, we talk to someone who can provide answers. Topics 00:00 Welcome/Introductions 06:12 What Creator Studio is (and is not) 10:39 How to get it 11:22 Who is the persona for Creator Studio 15:26 Best practices 17:34 Files created by Creator Studio 20:07 Compatibility with other studios 24:01 Takeaways 26:11 Outro Links Docs: Creator Studio LinkedIn Email: chris.haas@servicenow.com Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 15, 2024 • 53min
CreatorCon 2024 Recap with Chuck and Lauren
Knowledge 24 is in the books. This episode is just Lauren and me reflecting on some of our favorite memories while they're still fresh. Topics 00:00 Welcome/Intro 02:27 Writing a lab 09:31 Putting together keynote 18:47 The new developer theme 22:36 Hackathon 24:23 MVPs 27:27 The Japan closing session 31:58 Pranav's contributions 33:45 Closing party 35:21 Dev Advocate Photo Op 37:53 Taking a look at 42:34 Call to action 48:45 Outro Links This episode's blog link Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 1, 2024 • 37min
Here Comes CreatorCon with the Dev Advocates
Knowledge 24 is is our big ServiceNow event each year, and it includes our developer event CreatorCon which is specifically for devs, admins, architects – the practitioners of the platform – most of which I suspect are listeners to this podcast. To help you navigate CreatorCon, we've got all four developer advocates to share their combined wisdom to help you get the most out of the conference this year. Topics 00:00 Welcome/Intro 02:35 What the advocates are doing 15:44 Dos and Don'ts for Knowledge 24:00 What we would attend if we could 34:01 Outro Links Advocate content Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 17, 2024 • 38min
Powerful demos with Anoosha Garimella and Amit Kumar
As a developer, demos can be a powerful way to validate your work, get management to make a decision, or even build your band. In this episode, we've got two experts to share ideas how you can make powerful demos Topics 00:00 Welcome/Introductions 12:18 Why demos? 14:25 The audience 17:19 Good demos vs bad demos 21:08 Preparation planning 28:21 Delivering the demo 30:53 After the demo 34:32 Contact info 35:33 Outro Links Anoosha Garimella Amit Kumar Highlights Who - Know your audience size, their depth on the subject, and their expectations When - Know your time allotted and shoot for 10-20% less time to allow for Q&A Why - Understad the purpose/objetive of the demos What - Know the subject you are expected to demonstrate Where - Determine if your demo is being delivered remotely in-person, the venue location, etc. How - Understand the technology required. Zoom, recordings, mics, projectors, adapters and so on. Practice, practice, practice and follow up! Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, 2024 • 17min
Live from Washington DC with Allen Andreas and Kanika Tolver
Software innovator Allen Andreas and ServiceNow expert Kanika Tolver discuss the latest Washington DC release, AI impacts, career stories, and advice for ServiceNow beginners in an engaging live conversation.

Mar 20, 2024 • 51min
Casual Conversation with Chuck Tomasi
Celebrating the 100th episode, Chuck is interviewed about Break Point history, his siblings, wife, conventions, career journey, battle with cancer, and lasting impact at ServiceNow. The podcast explores his passion in a corporate job and surprises the audience with a special conclusion.

Mar 6, 2024 • 28min
Flow Designer & Workflow Studio with Jingfei Chen
Discover the evolution of Flow Designer and Workflow Studio, including improvements in user experience and performance enhancements. Get insights on transitioning to automation, tips for newcomers, and the future roadmap for these essential features on the Now Platform.

Feb 21, 2024 • 46min
SDK in Washington D.C. with Jay Couture and Patrick Wilson
Pro-coders Jay Couture and Patrick Wilson talk about the exciting new SDK in Washington D.C., covering who it's for, recommendations, syncing, security, supported NPM packages, the roadmap, and its presence at CreatorCon 2024.
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