ServiceNow Series E207: ‘SkillBridge & the Future of Veterans in Tech’ with ServiceNow’s Matthew Smenos

Welcome to episode 207 in our ServiceNow series of the Alldus podcast, the show where we highlight the brightest talent and technical leadership within the ServiceNow ecosystem.

Powered by Alldus International, our goal is to share with you the insights of leaders in the field to showcase the excellent work that is being done within Digital Transformation and ServiceNow implementations across the United States and Europe.

Today’s guest is Matthew Smenos, Principal Programs Manager, Global Veterans Skillbridge at ServiceNow. Matthew focuses on program development and strategy, leading the design and implementation of the Global Veterans Skillbridge program to ensure it reaches diverse veteran communities worldwide. He develops strategies to scale the program globally, identify opportunities for innovation, and continuously enhance its effectiveness and impact.

Collaboration is central to Matthew’s work. He partners with internal teams – including HR, Talent Acquisition, and Diversity & Inclusion – to align the program with ServiceNow’s broader workforce initiatives. He also cultivates relationships with external organizations such as veteran advocacy groups, government agencies and educational institutions to amplify the program’s reach and influence.

In the episode, Matthew discusses:

His background as military veteran, educator, consultant & program manager dedicated to service

Building veteran career paths through ServiceNow’s RiseUp program

Their free 16-week ServiceNow training preparing veterans for tech careers

Success measured by veteran job placement and certifications earned

The story of Josh who became a certified ServiceNow architect

Expanding SkillBridge with AI, scaling veteran training opportunities

To find out more about all the great work happening at ServiceNow, check out the website www.servicenow.com or follow them on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter @ServiceNow. You can also connect with Matthew directly on LinkedIn.

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