Career

Chuck Tomasi

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Have you ever wanted to ask a CEO what they look for when hiring developer talent? Our guest today gives us HIS insight on this and more. Topics 00:00 Welcome/Introduction 04:03 Going from Architect to CEO 06:44 Basis for success 09:57 Words of advice 16:59 About experienced full-stack developers? 19:35 What skills does a CEO look for 22:29 Career highlight 25:37 Contact info 26:10 Outro Links Email info@glidefast.

Chuck Tomasi

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One question we get a lot is developers asking for a roadmap to success. My guest this time gives his insight to how you can get thereb& and it may not be the answer you expect. Topics 00:00 Welcome and introduction 07:06 The mythical roadmap 08:34 The fallacy of the golden path 10:47 The fallacy of the befficient learnerb 12:36 The necessity fo failure 16:13 The fallacy of future maximization 17:36 Niches are riches 20:50 The volume of space 27:01 Just Build It 29:00 Recognizing the problem 36:13 Infinitely transferrable 39:01 The legend of Ana Tomboulian 40:16 Words of advice 43:33 Outro Links LinkedIn Twitter Website Email rob@theduke.

Chuck Tomasi

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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 Kregbs personal profile 08:23 Recent promotion 09:17 Kregbs origin story 15:51 Typical work day 16:48 Best part of the job 18:30 Career transformation 20:56 Whatbs next?

Chuck Tomasi

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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 Subscribe to Break Point Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Stitcher TuneIn RSS Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts.

Chuck Tomasi

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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://nowlearning.

Chuck Tomasi

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One of the strongest assets ServiceNow has is its community b 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 Portal SN Devs Slack Developer meetups LinkedIn Twitter Knowledge/CreatorCon Subscribe to Break Point Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Stitcher TuneIn RSS Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts.

Chuck Tomasi

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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 Subscribe to Break Point Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Stitcher TuneIn RSS Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts.

Chuck Tomasi

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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 Subscribe to Break Point Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Stitcher TuneIn RSS Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts.

Chuck Tomasi

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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 Subscribe to Break Point Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Stitcher TuneIn RSS Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts.

Chuck Tomasi

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We continue our series on effective presentations. We’ll share our top 10 common mistakes people make while presenting and how you can avoid them to give you a better chance of people receiving your message. Topics 00:00 Welcome and introductions 03:17 Presenting in edit mode 06:44 Doing demonstrations poorly 11:25 Turning your back 15:39 Lack of practice 18:58 Reading the slides to the audience 21:22 Lack of confidence and energy 24:07 Turn off notifications 27:23 Mistakes with virtual presentations 29:24 Mistakes with hybrid (in-person and remote) 33;28 Boring PowerPoints 38:04 Starting and ending late 40;55 Contact information 41:23 Outro and outtakes Subscribe to Break Point Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Stitcher TuneIn RSS Check out the other ServiceNow podcasts.