Break Point

I've said it before and I'll say it again, we have some really cool people in the ServiceNow developer ecosystem. This time we talk with someone who has been using the platform for 14 years, is a 3X MVP, is a CTA - AND she leads a very full personal life. Topics 00:00 Welcome/Introductions 07:38 How Susan found ServiceNow 09:56 Being a CTA 10:56 Platform experience 14:57 Opportunities for improvement 16:05 Dev meetups 16:52 Susan's passion 17:36 Career highlight 18:41 Words of advice 20:00 Contact info 20:18 Outro Links Susan on LinkedIn Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They say all good things must come to an end. In this episode we'll explain what that means – for you, for me, and for our developer community. Topics 00:00 Welcome/introductions 01:28 Reasons for retiring 02:44 The future of Break Point 06:09 Looking back 08:05 Between now and September 6 10:08 Plans after September 6 12:53 Challenges in retiring & other topics 24:23 Call to action 25:48 Thanks 30:36 Contact info 32:32 Outro Links Chuck's site Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.