In this Community Week special, host Lauren McManamon is joined by fellow advocate Kristy Merriam and guest Dharti Shah, a Certified Technical Architect, to discuss the intersection of career, community, and parenting. From Dharti’s journey through the CTA program to the shared experiences she and Kristy have as mothers of children on the autism spectrum, the conversation explores how personal challenges shape professional growth, how ServiceNow skills translate into life lessons, and the importance of support systems, both at home and in the developer community.
⏱️ Timestamps
- 00:00 Introduction of Hosts
- 01:43 Introduction of Guest, Dharti Shah
- 05:29 Discussing the ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA) Program
- 09:27 Balancing Work, Parenting, and Going Above and Beyond
- 18:16 New Perspectives Offered By Parenting
- 19:31 The Importance of "The Village" We Surround Ourselves With
- 21:30 Misconceptions About Being Working Parents
- 26:16 Advice For Women In Tech
- 31:28 Tech Trends Impacting Work Life, Home Life, and the Neurodivergent Community
- 37:51 Final Words of Wisdom
- 39:43 Conclusion
🔗 Links
- The Certified Technical Architect Application
- The ServiceNow World Forums
- The ServiceNow Developer Site
- The Developer Advocate Blog
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