

Break Point
Lauren McManamon
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.
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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.

Feb 7, 2024 • 34min
Washington D.C. with the Developer Advocates
The podcast discusses the top 5 favorite features from the latest release of Washington D.C., including offline mode for mobile apps, an undo feature, and the access analyzer. They also talk about implementing time-specific roles, the new built-in GraphQL Explorer, task summarization, and a clone admin console. The episode concludes with a sponsorship announcement and a humorous exchange.

Jan 24, 2024 • 34min
Career Conversation With Herb Thompson
It doesn't matter what your background is - if you're thinking about getting into ServiceNow or know someone who is, we have a story for you... Topics 00:00 Welcome/Introduction 08:19 Career transition to ServiceNow 09:48 The different programs 13:56 Author 16:02 Success stories 25:40 Career highlight 28:28 Words of Advice 31:50 Contact info 32:29 Outro Links LinkedIn Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 10, 2024 • 32min
From Admin to CMA with Chris Schuh
To go from ServiceNow Admin to Certified Master Architect is an incredible journey. Our guest today shares his insights on how he made that happen and why. Topics 00:00 Welcome/Introduction 06:38 Before ServiceNow 08:06 Getting started on ServiceNow 09:16 Best part of the job 11:02 From admin to CMA 13:10 Motivation 17:32 The ServiceNow Magician 22:03 Career highlight (so far) 24:01 Continuous improvement 26:11 What did you learn this week 27:56 Words of advice 29:49 Contact info 30:37 Outro Links LinkedIn Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 27, 2023 • 53min
2023 Year In Review with the Dev Advocates
Developer advocates reflect on the highlights of 2023, including tech event participation and community growth. They discuss challenges faced by meetups post-pandemic and share memorable experiences from a London meetup. The podcast also covers personal and professional growth over the past year, with excitement for new projects in 2024.

Dec 13, 2023 • 22min
Career Conversation with Jesalyn Smith
A glance at a job listing board and a little hard work could lead you to a career, MVP status, speaking opportunities, and even winning a hackathon. Our guest today shares her story. Topics 00:00 Welcome / Introduction 07:01 Career Beginning 09:05 Passions on the Platform 10:02 Growing Alongside the Platform 11:28 Knowledge23 Experience 15:38 Career Goals and Trajectory 17:41 ServiceNow MVP Program 19:02 Words of Advice 20:33 Outro Links Slack Channel Profile LinkedIn Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.