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Break Point

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Break Point is the podcast for ServiceNow admins, developers, and builders of all skill levels. Join your hosts, Chuck Tomasi and Lauren McManamon, Sr. Developer Advocates. They talk 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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Break Point is the podcast for ServiceNow admins, developers, and builders of all skill levels. Join your hosts, Chuck Tomasi and Lauren McManamon, Sr. Developer Advocates. They talk 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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English


Episodes

World Forum Recap with Chuck Tomasi & friends

11/29/2023
Our 2023 World Forum conferences and CreatorCon have wrapped up. While I was out, I had the opportunity to speak to a number of terrific people. I invite you to join me as I travel to four cities in four weeks and share their stories. Topics Links Abey AhmadRam Prasath ThirubalanJerin ThenayanZina NaghmouchiViorica BolohanCarleen CarterSaaniya ChughKopal Garg Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:41

The Future of App Engine with Jithin Bhasker

11/15/2023
App Engine is one of ServiceNow's flagship products for low-code and pro-code developers. In this episode, we talk to a VP who can give us a hint of what's coming. Topics Links LinkedInAI-Powered Coding Tools Are Here to Help - Not Harm - Your Job, Insist IT Experts - WSJ Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:27:00

Generative AI with Chris Stoll

11/1/2023
Generative AI is all the rage in 2023. Our guest today is here to discuss all the hot features we've got in our Vancouver release. Topics Links LinkedInServiceNow Developer YouTube channelNowLearningLive Coding Happy Hour - Gen Ai ControllerDeveloper Portal Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:34

Conversation with The Devvies Winners

10/18/2023
We know you're working hard to build awesome apps on the Now Platform. Did you know, we've got a contest where you can showcase what you've done and win some prizes? In this episode, we speak with some former winners to get their insights to help you be a contender for the future. Topics Links LinkedIn: Guilherme HenriquesSNUtilsThe Devvies Application FormLinkedIn: Nia McCash Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:28:09

Building with ATF up front with Harshdeep Garg and Raghuveer Moorthy

10/4/2023
There's a lot to consider when you first start building an app or configuring a process on the platform, not least of which is how you are going to test those changes. In this episode, we have two returning guests to help us understand how to navigate those thoughts. Links NowCreateLinkedIn: Harshdeep GargNowLearning ATF Micro-certServiceNow Docs: ATFLinkedIn: Raghuveer Moorthy Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:29:05

Career Conversation With Astrid Sapphire

9/20/2023
Bringing your authentic-self to work can be a very positive experience. In this episode, we talk to one of our MVPs who is not afraid to try new things and is reaping the rewards. Topics Links Belonging groupsLinkedInWebsite Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:32:12

Book Review: The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker

9/6/2023
Regardless of who you are, you've likely gathered with others for many different reasons and occasions. Sometimes these gathers are effective, and sometimes not. In this episode, we'll be covering a book we recently read with everyone. Topics Links Amazon link to the book Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:27

Career Conversation with Carleen Carter

8/23/2023
We've got another legend of ServiceNow joining us today. She's been working on the platform since 2009 and continues to grow her knowledge and her community while still taking care of the family at home. Topics Links RiseUpWebsiteRiseUp CommunityLinkedInTitans of Now podcast Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:31:11

The Advocates talk Vancouver

8/9/2023
The Vancouver release is here – at least in Early Availability. Once again we have all four dev advocates to share their favorite features from App Engine, Automation Engine, and Platform – so come on along! Topics Links Vancouver content calendarVancouver release notes Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:36:28

How do you upgrade with Jace Benson and Cory Wesley

7/26/2023
With two major ServiceNow family releases per year, it's important to have a playbook when it comes to upgrades. In this episode we've got not one, but TWO subject matter experts who have certainly seen their share of upgrades to share their insights. Topics Links CJ's LinkedInJace's LinkedInJace's YouTube Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:01

Effective Presentations - Part 3 - Crafting Your Message with Julian Mills

7/12/2023
You've been asked to do a presentation. You've listened to part 1 of this series to prepare and part 2 to avoid the top 10 – now it's time to craft the message so your audience understands the purpose. We've got a returning guest here to help with that. Topics Links Effective Presentations - Part 2devlink.sn/cmaLinkedInEffective Presentations - Part 1 Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:18

Creating community content with Robert Fedoruk

6/28/2023
Ted Turner's mantra for success says "Early to bed, early to rise, work real hard, and advertise." It doesn't matter how smart you are if nobody else knows it. As a developer, one way you can advertise your expertise and grow your status in the ecosystem is through blogs, videos, podcasts, or other content. Our guest today shares his insights on all aspects of creating community content in the ServiceNow space. Topics Links LinkedInWebsite Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:29

Process vs Platform with Harshdeep Garg and Raghuveer Moorthy

6/14/2023
Regardless of the process you are trying to automate, it's likely that you are migrating from another system, be it Excel, email, or a legacy application. In this episode we have two subject matter experts that discuss the importance of modifying the process vs. modifying the platform to maximize your outcomes and minimize your risks. Topics Links LinkedIn: Raghuveer MoorthyLinkedIn: Harshdeep Garg Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:33:41

Tech Governance with Rushikesh Mandhane

5/31/2023
Technical governance isn't something most developers typically think about until it's too late. Our guest today helps us understand what it is and why devs should prioritize it to make their lives easier. Topics Links LinkedInUtah Technical Best PracticesCreatorCon 2023 Digital Labs Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:29:06

Career Conversation with Ebony Akkebala

5/17/2023
You never know where your next opportunity to change your life will come from. Our guest today shares her amazing story of what happened and what it resulted in - along with some other great insights. Topics Links LinkedIn Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:32:39

Knowledge Survival Guide with Chuck Tomasi and Lauren McManamon

5/3/2023
To get the most out of a conference like Knowledge, there's a lot to consider, from what you wear, to what you bring, and even following up afterwards. Get your favorite note-taking tools because in this episode, Lauren and I talk about some things to consider to maximize your value and hopefully convince your organization to send you again next year. Topics Links Knowledge home page Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:40

Career Conversation with Youssef Mahmoud

4/19/2023
It should come as no surprise that there are some really amazing people in the ServiceNow ecosystem. A few weeks ago I heard another outstanding story about a young man who got his CSA cert at age 16 – he's now a little older and a little wiser. I said to myself, "We must have him on Break Point!" Topics Links NowLearningUdemy: The Complete ServiceNow System Administrator CourseThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective TeensDeveloper PortalUdemy: The Complete ServiceNow Developer CourseServiceNow CommunityLinkedIn Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:34:22

The Dev Advocates talk CreatorCon

4/5/2023
The CreatorCon experience at Knowledge is nothing short of amazing, and we realize there are a lot of people out there that have not been to CreatorCon. You have questions, we have answers. Join all four ServiceNow Developer Advocates as we discuss what to expect and how to get the most out of CreatorCon. Topics Links Knowledge website Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:23:36

Utah Mobile Features with Inbal Litvin

3/22/2023
Our modern mobile developer experience has been around since our Madrid release in early 2019. It's now 2023 and the Utah release – and we continue to make the developer and admin experience better, which ultimate results in a better user experience and adoption. Our guest today spotlights some of the new features in the our latest release. Topics Links LinkedIn Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:36:19

ERP Customization Mining with Jens Strandbygaard

3/8/2023
ERP or Enterprise Resource Planning – the name may conjure up images or memories of large systems that can take years to implement, or perhaps even longer to upgrade. In this episode, we'll talk to someone who shares with us how we, as ServiceNow Developers, can become close partners with our ERP brethren by leveraging the power of our platform. Topics Links LinkedIn Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:53