

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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Jan 26, 2022 • 39min
SN Utils with Arnoud Kooi
SN Utils is a very useful Chrome extension that provides ServiceNow developers with several useful utilities and shortcuts. On this episode of Break Point, I sit down with the author to get some inside information. Topics 00:00 Welcome/introductions 06:44 What is SN Utils? 09:55 Was this your first Chrome extension? 10:57 Chrome extension dev process. 12:55 Arnoud’s dev ops 16:01 Introducing sn-scriptsync 17:27 Comparing sn-scriptsync with ServiceNow Visual Studio Code Extension 20:59 Maintenance and staying up to date 24:34 Arnoud’s favorite SN Utils feature 27:07 Underdog feature 30:44 How can we get these standard in the platform? 31:50 What’s on the roadmap? 34:41 Where to find SN Utils and sn-scriptsync 37:10 Outro Links Website: Arnoud Kooi Twitter SN Devs Slack Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 12, 2022 • 32min
A Conversation with Kreg Steppe
The journey to become a ServiceNow Developer can take a number of paths and result in a variety of destinations. In this episode, I talk to one of my closest friends and fellow ServiceNow coworker about his adventures. Topics 00:00 Welcome and introduction 01:22 A look at CloudLabs 06:15 Kreg’s personal profile 08:23 Recent promotion 09:17 Kreg’s origin story 15:51 Typical work day 16:48 Best part of the job 18:30 Career transformation 20:56 What’s next? 25:14 Career highlight 26:48 Words of advice 28:28 Contact info 30:03 Outro Links LinkedIn Technorama Podcast Twitter The Topic is Trek Podcast Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 29, 2021 • 13min
How to become a ServiceNow Developer - MVPs
Becoming a ServiceNow developer MVP can be a significant accomplishment in your developer journey, but just how does one become a ServiceNow developer MVP and why? Topics 00:00 Welcome/introduction 01:02 Benefits of being an MVP 03:55 What it takes to be an MVP 06:53 Timing and scale 09:53 Where to find out more 11:20 Where to find Brad 11:35 Outro Links Developer MVP 2022 Call for Candidates Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 22, 2021 • 18min
How to become a ServiceNow Developer - Certifications and Experience
Do you need to have a ServiceNow certification to get a job in the industry? And if so, how many and which ones? The answer may surprise you. Brad joins me again for another thoughtful conversation on ServiceNow certifications and experience. Topics 00:00 Welcome and introductions 01:19 Where to find certifications, the CMA and CTA 06:08 Why would someone want a certification 09:13 Show your experience 16:16 Coming up 16:39 Outro Links https://github.io https://nowlearning.servicenow.com https://linkedin.com Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 15, 2021 • 23min
How to become a ServiceNow Developer - Community
One of the strongest assets ServiceNow has is its community – and we mean MORE than just the online forums. In this episode, Brad and I discuss the value of community and how you can be a part of this extraordinary family. Topics 00:00 Welcome 00:51 Community resources 08:48 Etiquette and good questions 14:42 Giving back 17:50 Benefits of community 21:07 Coming up 21:22 Outro Links Developer meetups Twitter Developer Portal LinkedIn Knowledge/CreatorCon SN Devs Slack Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 8, 2021 • 14min
How to become a ServiceNow Developer - Finding your path
Saying "I want to be a ServiceNow Developer" is like saying "I want to be a Doctor" or "I want to work in construction". That's too broad! Brad and I discuss why this is a problem and how you can fix it to ensure your ServiceNow Developer career is satisfying and rewarding. Topics 00:00 Welcome 00:53 Why is being non-specific a problem and what you can do? 04:22 The process angle 07:06 Personal projects 09:46 Keep a portfolio 12:16 Next episode info 12:33 Outro Links Developer Portal GitHub Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 1, 2021 • 17min
How to become a ServiceNow Developer - Where to begin
A Chinese proverb states that the journey of 1000 miles begins beneath one's feet. Becoming a ServiceNow Developer may seem like a 1000 mile journey to some. Brad Tilton joins me again to help you find out how to take those first few steps. Topics 00:00 Welcome 00:52 Where to start and fundamental skills 04:19 Brad's resources 07:26 Chuck's resources 09:00 Recognized opportunities & community 13:26 More about the developer Site 15:44 What's next 16:07 Outro Links Learn JavaScript on the Now Platform Developer Portal YouTube: ServiceNow Essentials Training/Now Learning YouTube: User Interface Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 24, 2021 • 9min
How to become a ServiceNow Developer - What is a Developer?
This is the first episode in a series to help you on your journey to becoming a ServiceNow Developer ServiceNow. Sr. Developer Advocate Brad Tilton joins me to explore the various resources and paths you may take. This episode explains what a developer is and serves as an overview for the rest in the series. Topics 00:00 Welcome and introductions 03:13 What is a ServiceNow Developer? 07:09 Other parts of this series 08:14 Outro Links Developer Portal Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 10, 2021 • 35min
A Conversation with Mark Scott
If you're still wondering if your career choice of ServiceNow can change your life – well wonder no more because my guest on this episode of Break Point has a great story to tell. Topics 00:00 Welcome and introductions 08:29 Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll 13:48 How has ServiceNow changed your career? 17:32 What does a typical day look like for you? 20:23 What do you like best about your job? 23:17 What do you want to do next? 24:17 Never have I ever... 28:45 Advice for new developers 33:29 Contact info 34:11 Closing (and don't skip the outtakes) Links LinkedIn Twitter Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 27, 2021 • 42min
A Conversation with James Neale
James Neale is probably best known for his popular ServiceNow add-on Xplore, however there's more to the man. Have a listen and find out how his career and life have been transformed in the past few years. Topics 00:00 Welcome and introductions 10:18 How did you get your start in ServiceNow? 11:38 How has ServiceNow changed your career? 12:40 How did ShareLogic come about? 15:15 A little bit about Unifi 17:13 The origin of Xplore 20:40 James' most underutilized feature of Xplore 23:24 What are you passionate about? 24:32 Promo 25:31 Never have I ever... 34:11 Advice for new developers 40:14 Contact info 41:01 Outro (don't miss the bloopers) Links Twitter Download Xplore LinkedIn Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.