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Drag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 113 - Edgar Ramos, OutSystems Champion & Head of Development and Training at ITRACThis week, Feroz had the pleasure of speaking with OutSystems Champion Edgar Ramos, who, fun fact, was the very first person to respond to him on LinkedIn when we launched ITRAC back in 2018. They stayed in touch over the years, and now we're proud to call him a colleague as he leads our training efforts here at ITRAC.In this episode, Edgar shares his journey from tinkering with computers as a kid, to spending seven years in the Portuguese Air Force to building a career in the OutSystems world. We talk about the...2025-05-2838 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 99 - Derek Downs, Channels, Alliances, and Alternate Routes to Market Leader for the Americas at OutSystemsThis week Feroz Khan had the privilege of speaking with Derek Downs, Channels, Alliances, and Alternate Routes to Market Leader for the Americas at OutSystems. During our conversation, Derek emphasized the importance of building trusted relationships, the distinctive characteristics of the Americas market, and how partners balance collaboration with competition.They explored customer preferences for working with partners versus in-house teams, the shift toward messaging focused on customer outcomes, and the critical role events play in strengthening partnerships. Looking ahead to 2025, Derek shared his optimism about market trends and the growing recognition of low-code platforms as transformative...2024-12-1141 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 98 - Alexey Shmelkin, Low-Code Expert at CapgeminiThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Low Code expert Alexey Shmelkin. In their conversation, Alexey shared his extensive experience delivering projects across 15 different low-code platforms. He provided valuable insights into the evolution and categorization of these platforms, as well as the critical importance of governance in their implementation.Alexey highlighted the pivotal role of consultants in choosing the right platform for specific business needs and showcased inspiring success stories that illustrate the transformative power of low-code solutions. He also addressed common skepticism around low-code, offering thoughtful perspectives on its future—particularly the growing in...2024-12-0458 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 97 - Jeremy Samkowiak, Manager of Technical Success for Central & Western Regions at OutSystemsThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Jeremy Samkowiak, Manager of Technical Success for the Central and West regions of the United States. Jeremy discusses his transition from traditional coding to low code, the challenges organizations face when adopting it, and the cultural shifts needed to unlock its potential. He highlights OutSystems’ developer-friendly features, customer success stories, and the growing role of AI in boosting productivity. He also addresses skepticism towards low-code, explores future innovations like Mentor, and reflects on AI’s broader impact on software development and much more….THIS EPISODE IS BROUGH...2024-11-2749 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 96 - Tiarma Witte, CTO at The Low Code AcademyThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Tiarma Witte, CTO of The Low Code Academy. In this conversation, Tiarma shares her unique journey from studying psychology and music to becoming a low code developer and trainer. She discusses her experiences in the tech industry, the challenges she faced while learning Mendix, and her current role at the Low Code Academy. Tiarma emphasizes the importance of mentorship, the need for diversity in tech, and her involvement in initiatives like Low Code Ladies, which empowers women in the field. The conversation also touches on the impact of AI...2024-11-2048 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 95 - Russell Youngblood, Senior Solutions Architect at OutSystemsThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Russell Youngblood, a Senior Solutions Architect at OutSystems. Russell’s technology career began in the mid-90s, during which he worked with a range of technologies, including ASP.NET, ColdFusion, and Java. Over his seven years with OutSystems, he started on the training team, helping new customers succeed in their early stages of application development. He then transitioned to Pre-Sales, and now, as a Senior Solutions Architect, he collaborates closely with OutSystems Account Executives, engages with prospective clients, and offers technical expertise throughout the sales and evaluation process....2024-11-1339 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 94 - Mykyta Romanishyn, Mendix DeveloperThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of chatting with Mykyta Romanishyn, a Mendix developer from Ukraine who is now living in the Netherlands. Mykyta’s story is fascinating: he spent 10 years as a professional football goalkeeper, but injuries and the pandemic forced him to rethink his path. That’s when he decided to dive into the world of IT, starting as a frontend web developer. Unfortunately, the war in Ukraine meant he had to leave his home, which brought him to the Netherlands. Here, he discovered Mendix and was fortunate to start his journey in low-code development. In...2024-11-0649 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 93 - Pramod Jain, OutSystems MVPThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Pramod Jain, an OutSystems MVP with over 18 years of experience, including over 12 years dedicated to OutSystems. He has played a pivotal role in growing the OutSystems community in Bhopal, India. In addition to his expertise in low code, Pramod is a passionate poet and, like many Indians, an avid cricket enthusiast.In this episode, they discuss:👉🏽 Transition to Low Code development👉🏽 Building a Low Code Community in Bhopal👉🏽 Challenges and successes in adoption👉🏽 The power of Low Code platforms👉🏽 Innovations in OutSystems👉🏽 The necessit...2024-10-3052 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 92 - Micha Friede, Mendix MVP and Academy Lead at CLEVRThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Micha Friede, a Mendix MVP with nearly 30 years of experience in the technology industry. Micha has spent the last 18 years at CLEVR, where he has held various roles and now serves as the Academy Lead, overseeing Learning and Certification initiatives.In this episode, they discuss:👉🏽 Micha's journey in IT and introduction to Mendix👉🏽 Transition to Training and the CLEVR Academy👉🏽 Becoming an MVP and the role of Training in growing the Mendix Community👉🏽 The impact of AI on Low-Code Development👉🏽 Low-code's transformative impact on the s...2024-10-2338 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 91 - Matt Montano, Co-Founder at CasinoSoftThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Matt Montano, Co-Founder of CasinoSoft, a company specializing in anti-money laundering and taxation solutions for brick-and-mortar casinos. In 2006, CasinoSoft developed an early version of ComplianceCore using C#. However, the system became rigid and difficult for their small team to maintain and update over time. By 2018, they began exploring low-code platforms and ultimately chose Mendix for its flexible cloud deployment, customizable features, and seamless integration capabilities.In this episode, they discuss:👉🏽 Transitioning from traditional development to low-code👉🏽 Building ComplianceCore with Mendix👉🏽 Insights as a citizen developer2024-10-1639 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 90 - Rodrigo Sousa Coutinho, Co-Founder and AI Product Manager at OutSystemsThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Rodrigo Sousa Coutinho, Co-Founder and AI Product Manager at OutSystems. Since co-founding the company in 2001, Rodrigo has been instrumental in shaping its vision and product design. From the start, he has focused on finding innovative, pragmatic ways to accelerate the delivery of enterprise applications. Today, he is at the forefront of integrating AI into the platform, driving unprecedented developer productivity and enabling customers to fully leverage cutting-edge AI technologies. One exciting example is the much-anticipated Project Morpheus, which will be showcased at next week's One Conference in Amsterdam.2024-10-0948 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 89 - Manuel Salgado, Head of Training and Education at OutSystemsThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Manuel Salgado, Head of Training and Education at OutSystems. Manuel oversees the company's education and training initiatives, which include boot camps, certification programs, and a global network of Training Partners and Certified Trainers.In this episode, they discuss:👉🏽 Manuel's journey into technology and education👉🏽 Building OutSystems Training and Certification programs👉🏽 The importance of Certifications👉🏽 The importance of rigorous Certification exams👉🏽 Training Partners and their impact👉🏽 Future changes in Certification and TrainingTHIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC STAFFING. We are...2024-10-021h 03Drag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 88 - Cal Watson, Solutions Architect at MendixThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Cal Watson, a Solutions Architect at Mendix. Cal's programming journey began at the young age of 12 when his family got their first computer, he naturally became the go-to tech support, figuring out how everything worked. This sparked his passion for technology, which ultimately led him to pursue a career as a developer. As a traditional developer, Cal always approached his work with a craftsman's mindset. However, it wasn't until his interview with Mendix—where he had to build something hands-on—that he truly recognized the power of low-code....2024-09-2530 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 87 - Jan de Vries, Community Team Manager at MendixThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Jan de Vries, the Community Team Manager at Mendix. Jan leads efforts to expand and strengthen the Mendix Community by spearheading various community initiatives. Together with his team of community managers, they drive success through meetups, MVP programs, hackathons, training sessions, certifications, and global events. Their mission is to empower developers, enhance customer satisfaction, and foster a thriving community worldwide.In this episode, they discuss:👉🏽 The importance of Community in Mendix's strategy👉🏽 Expanding the Mendix community globally through partnerships👉🏽 The value of meetups in knowledge shari...2024-09-1843 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 86 - Bartosz Hetmanski, Mendix MVPThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Mendix MVP Bartosz Hetmanski. Bart's passion for IT began at a young age, sparked by having a computer at home and influenced by his father's work as a developer. His first encounter with low-code came in 2008 while using Salesforce. He later transitioned to a high-code role using Java, but ultimately returned to low-code, discovering Mendix in 2017. Since then, Bart has become a key figure in the Polish Mendix community.In this episode, they discuss:👉🏽 Introduction to Low Code platforms👉🏽 Highlighting Mendix’s impressive features👉🏽 Explori...2024-09-1126 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 85 - Mohammed Abulhaija, Regional Growth Manager at Novigo SolutionsThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Mohammed Abulhaija, an OutSystems Champion and Regional Growth Manager at Novigo Solutions in Saudi Arabia. After completing his MBA, Mohammed moved to KSA, where he held various roles, including Oracle Developer, Project Manager, and Business Analyst. His career then took him across multiple countries before he settled back in Saudi Arabia in 2019. It was here that he discovered Low-Code and OutSystems, and since then, he has become a key figure in the KSA OutSystems community. He is also the proud author of the first-ever Arabic book on OutSystems.2024-09-0431 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 84 - Ömer Kafaoğlu, Mendix MVPThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Mendix MVP Ömer Kafaoğlu. Ömer was first introduced to Mendix while working as a student employee at SAP. His manager asked him to explore the platform, and he quickly became captivated by its potential. So much so that before starting his full-time role at SAP, he spent three months learning Mendix on his own. Today, Ömer is the founder of Low Code X, where he assists SAP customers on their S/4HANA journey, ensuring a smooth implementation and rollout using Low Code.In this episode, they disc...2024-08-2858 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 83 - Afonso Carvalho, OutSystems MVPThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with OutSystems MVP, Afonso Carvalho. After a year of working with Java, Afonso considered leaving the tech industry to pursue his second passion: working with animals. However, a college friend introduced him to OutSystems. Initially, Afonso was unimpressed, dismissing the platform as too simple and basic to create anything substantial. But at his friend's insistence, he took a closer look. After building his first application, Afonso was convinced of its potential and decided to fully embrace a career as an OutSystems developer.In this episode, they discuss:2024-08-2128 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 82 - Sunny Badwal, Digital Technical Specialist at Rolls-RoyceThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Sunny Badwal, Digital Technical Specialist at Rolls-Royce. In 2020, Rolls-Royce Digital identified a rising need to explore low-code solutions. After careful consideration, they chose Power Platform due to its strong compatibility with their existing tools, initially building applications for engine build delays and shift handovers. As part of their ongoing growth, they are now in the discovery phase of incorporating Mendix to enhance integration with their Siemens toolsets. In this episode, they discuss:👉🏽 Discovering his passion for technology at a young age.👉🏽 Joining Rolls-Royce and adopting Powe...2024-08-1443 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 81 - Bruce Buttles, CEO at Emids Low-CodeThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Bruce Buttles, the CEO of Emids Low-Code. Bruce, a software engineer at heart, brings a wealth of experience across multiple industries and is particularly well-known in the low-code space for his role in introducing OutSystems to Humana, a top-five U.S. healthcare company.Earlier this year, Bruce joined Emids Low-Code with the aim of expanding their innovative work across various industries to a broader customer base. To achieve this, they have diversified their offerings beyond OutSystems to include several leading low-code platforms. Emids Low-Code positions itself as "...2024-08-0750 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 80 - Laura Hopkinson, Senior Partner Alliance Leader, IBM & Federal Partners at OutSystemsThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Laura Hopkinson from OutSystems. Laura is a Senior Partner Alliance Leader, focusing on the federal government in the United States and collaborating with some of the world’s largest systems integrators and 8a partners that have significant federal business practices.Laura's career began when she was recruited by the federal government. She spent nearly a decade with the Department of Defense and the Department of the Air Force before transitioning to various high-tech startups, where she specialized in selling to the federal government. In this epi...2024-07-3128 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 79 - Mitchel Mol, Mendix MVP & Co-Owner at Blue Green Solutions50-100 Hours vs. 700-1000 Hours: What’s Your Preference?This week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Mitchel Mol, one of the latest MVPs from Mendix and Co-Owner at Blue Green Solutions. Mitchel is a developer with 18 years of experience, having started his career with high-code before transitioning to low-code. As someone who has greatly benefited from the Mendix community, Mitchel is passionate about giving back through training, meetups, and his monthly Mendix Ignite LinkedIn newsletter.In this episode, they discuss:👉🏽 Advantages of Low Code Development👉🏽 Transition to Blue Green Solutions...2024-07-2439 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 78 - Eliot Cohen, Director of Digital Transformation at OutSystemsEver wondered how OutSystems leverages its own platform?This week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Eliot Cohen, the Director of Digital Transformation at OutSystems. Eliot leads the integration of digital technologies at OutSystems, utilizing platforms like Salesforce, NetSuite, and custom-built solutions. He discusses his strategies for optimizing these platforms to maximize their effectiveness, which in turn drives business success. Eliot also emphasizes the innovative integration of OutSystems solutions, enhancing the performance, speed, and efficiency of these systems, thereby significantly boosting their overall productivity.In this episode, they discuss:👉🏽 Elliot's journey to Out...2024-07-1746 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 77 - Mike Tarentino, Senior Director, Digital Business Advisory at Mendix North AmericaThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Mike Tarentino, who leads the Digital Business Advisory practice for Mendix in North America. His team assists customers in adopting the platform while aligning it with their broader strategic goals. They work closely with clients to identify the right KPIs, establish a solid foundation, and ensure the selection of applications that will yield a positive ROI from the platform.In this episode, they discuss:👉🏽 First Impressions of Mendix. 👉🏽 Impact of Siemens' Acquisition of Mendix. 👉🏽 Building Customer Confidence Amid Skepticism. 👉🏽 Overcoming Resistance from Traditional Development Tea...2024-07-1044 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 76 - Andrew Borthwick, OutSystems Solutions ArchitectThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with OutSystems Solutions Architect, Andrew Borthwick. Born in Scotland, Andy has lived in several countries, including the USA, France, and England, before deciding to settle in Northern Ireland. After working in various IT roles, he first learned about OutSystems five years ago while working for Neueda (now Version 1). Initially expecting limitations, he was surprised by the platform's capabilities and saw its potential benefits for their customers. Now at Bridgeall, Andy is eager to help expand their OutSystems offerings in Scotland.In this episode, they discuss:👉🏽 Andy's travel...2024-07-0350 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 75 - Jérémie Degrave, Mendix Expert and MVPThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Mendix Expert and MVP, Jérémie Degrave. Jérémie's journey into the IT world began early, influenced by his father's career at IBM. After travelling across three continents, he joined Ordina, where he first encountered Mendix. Impressed by the platform, he signed up and embarked on the learning path within a week.Now, five years later, Jérémie is a driving force in the Mendix community in Belgium.In this episode, they discuss:👉🏽 His first impressions of the Mendix platform.👉🏽 Mendi...2024-06-2646 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 74 - Helena Lameiro, OutSystems MVP & Expert EngineerThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Helena Lameiro, an OutSystems MVP and Expert Engineer at NTT Data Portugal. After spending over 15 years in pharmacy, Helena encountered health issues that led her to consider a career change. She enrolled in a challenging OutSystems training program, designed for only the top performers to secure a job at the end. Helena excelled in the program and was offered a position at NTT Data. Since then, she has progressed from a junior developer to an expert developer. Her journey is an inspiring story for anyone contemplating a career change...2024-06-1953 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 73 - Simone Mink, Digital Execution Practice Lead at MendixThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Simone Mink, the Digital Execution Practice Lead at Mendix. After spending five years in traditional development, Simone wanted to stay in tech but explore a new path. This desire led her to join Mendix over eight years ago. In her current role, she creates thought leadership content such as playbooks, articles, and innovative programs to bolster sales and promote widespread adoption. She also focuses on effectively integrating DEP (Digital Execution Practice), Mendix's methodology for digital transformation, into the platform and for their customers.In this episode, they...2024-06-1234 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 72 - Kyle Dumont, Sr Dir. Digital Transformation & User Experience at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Kyle Dumont, Senior Director of Digital Transformation and User Experience at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. Founded in 1873, Morgan Lewis is a global law firm with 31 offices across the United States, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. With more than 2,200 lawyers and specialists, the firm offers comprehensive corporate, transactional, litigation, and regulatory services to various industries.In this episode, they delve into:👉🏽 Early career challenges and the decision to return to studies.👉🏽 Morgan Lewis' distinctive approach to helping its attorneys stand out.👉🏽 The strategy and thought proces...2024-06-051h 10Drag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 71 - Donald Monpas, Principal OutSystems Architect at WodifyThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Donald Monpas, Principal OutSystems Architect at Wodify. After several years as a traditional programmer, Don was introduced to OutSystems by his boss at the time. Initially, he was unimpressed, feeling that the platform lacked the control he was used to. However, when he was assigned to an OutSystems project in 2017, he discovered the platform's extensive capabilities. This in-depth experience changed his perspective, making him appreciate the flexibility and power of the platform.In this episode, they delve into:👉🏽 Composting and playground park crawls with his kids.2024-05-2946 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 70 - Hamzah Asmall, General Manager: Digitalisation at Al Baraka Bank South AfricaThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Hamzah Asmall, General Manager: Digitalisation at Al Baraka Bank South Africa. Al Baraka Bank is a subsidiary of Bahrain-based Al Baraka Group, a global leader in Islamic banking. Islamic banking offers alternatives to traditional banking, emphasizing risk-sharing, transparency, integrity, and social responsibility. Unlike conventional banks, Islamic banks operate as traders, investors, leasers, and service providers to their clients. In this episode, they delve into:👉🏽 Identifying the key drivers for change👉🏽 Why Low Code emerged as a solution.👉🏽 Evaluating the vendor selection process and the decision to cho...2024-05-2238 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 69 - Andreia Tulcidás, Community Engagement Lead at OutSystemsThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Andreia Tulcidás, Community Engagement Lead at OutSystems. Over the past five and a half years, Andreia has been an integral part of the OutSystems Community Team. In her role, she oversees a team dedicated to fostering strong connections with the developer community, ensuring their ongoing excitement and motivation in their journey with OutSystems. Additionally, Andreia has played a pivotal role in orchestrating beloved events such as the One Conference held across various regions in 2023, and the eagerly anticipated upcoming event in Amsterdam in 2024.In this episode, t...2024-05-1547 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 68 - Richard Tilbury, Director of Development at Personal GroupThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Richard Tilbury, Director of Development at Personal Group. Personal Group specializes in offering benefits and services geared towards enhancing employee health, wellbeing, and engagement through their award-winning platform, Hapi. Richard is also a key member of the London OutSystems User Group which has led to him becoming an OutSystems Champion for his contribution to the community.In this episode, they delve into:👉🏽 The rationale behind selecting Low Code for developing Hapi.👉🏽 The decision-making process that led to choosing OutSystems as the platform.👉🏽 The hu...2024-05-0848 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 67 - Liam Hanninen, Senior Mendix DeveloperThis week, Feroz Khan had the opportunity to chat with Senior Mendix Developer, Liam Hanninen. Liam's journey began with a profound interest in psychology and criminology, driven by his fascination with prisoner rehabilitation. However, after interning at several prisons, he struggled to find career paths that resonated with his passion. It was during this search that he stumbled upon programming. Starting with Python, Liam's journey led him to his first professional role, where he was introduced to Mendix.In this episode, they delve into:👉🏽 First impressions of Mendix. 👉🏽 Appreciation of certain Mendix features.👉🏽 View on new AI capa...2024-05-0125 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 66 - Sezen de Bruijn, Lead Solution Architect at OutSystemsThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of engaging in a conversation with Sezen de Bruijn, a Lead Solution Architect at OutSystems in the Netherlands. Sezen actively promotes the benefits of OutSystems to businesses considering Low Code solutions, while also providing valuable guidance to experienced users to maximize their platform experience.In this episode, they delve into:👉🏽 Key drivers for companies considering OutSystems.👉🏽 Clarifying company misconceptions surrounding Low Code.👉🏽 Exploring customer inquiries on AI.👉🏽 Insights and opinions on ODC. 👉🏽 ODC open days & what's in store. 👉🏽 What is the community saying about ODC. THIS EPISODE IS B...2024-04-2435 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 65 - Remco Dekkinga, OutSystems MVPThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of chatting with OutSystems MVP, Remco Dekkinga. Remco started his career as a Visual FoxPro Developer before becoming one of the early adopters of OutSystems in the Netherlands way back in 2006. Since then, he has been an integral member of the Dutch OutSystems community by sharing his knowledge and insights through writing articles, co-organizing OutSystems User Groups and speaking at several events. Last year Remco decided it was time for him to start his own company, Evergreen IT. In this episode, they delve into:👉🏽 Initial impressions of OutSystems.👉🏽...2024-04-1739 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 64 - Miguel Baltazar, VP of Developers at OutSystemsThis week, Feroz Khan had the privilege of chatting with Miguel Baltazar, the VP of Developers at OutSystems. Miguel's journey with OutSystems began over 20 years ago, when Paulo Rosado, shared his vision of revolutionizing application development. Upon witnessing the initial framework of the IDE and its integration capabilities, Miguel was deeply convinced of the potential to create a platform that enables rapid visual creation and delivery of applications.Throughout this period, Miguel has held various pivotal roles within the company, including being among the first individuals to introduce OutSystems to Silicon Valley, USA.In this...2024-04-101h 11Drag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 63 - Max Manoehoetoe, Mendix Developer/Mendix Platform ManagerThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of chatting with Mendix Developer, Max Manoehoetoe. Max's introduction to Mendix occurred during a sabbatical from his Computer Science studies, when he ventured to the Netherlands and secured a position at Casix. Following a year-long tenure there, he opted to return to the UK, where he currently serves as a valuable member of PWC's Mendix Centre of Excellence team, all while continuing his academic pursuits.In this episode, they delve into:👉🏽 Initial Impressions of Mendix.👉🏽 Balancing full-time work and studies and the motivations behind it.👉🏽 Studyin...2024-04-0327 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 62 - Nivaldo Pereira, OutSystems ChampionThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of chatting with OutSystems Champion, Nivaldo Pereira. Nivaldo's journey with OutSystems began when he landed his first job in Portugal. Despite facing initial hurdles, he persevered, carving out a successful career path. Nivaldo's passion extends beyond personal achievement; he is deeply committed to promoting OutSystems in his homeland of Cape Verde, as well as in Guinea-Bissau and other Portuguese-speaking African nations, aiming to spark greater adoption and awareness of the platform. Additionally, Nivaldo hopes that by showcasing talent from these regions, companies will recognize and tap into the rich pool of potential...2024-03-2749 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 61 - Rene van Hofwegen, Founder of the Low-code AcademyThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of chatting with Rene van Hofwegen, Mendix MVP and founder of the Low-code Academy. Rene's low-code journey kicked off 14 years back when he joined Mendix as a consultant/trainer, way back when the company was just a tight-knit crew of 30. Fueled by his love for teaching and helping others, he later founded his own business, the Low-code Academy.In this episode, they delve into:👉🏽 Rene’s early career as an airplane mechanic and then high school teacher👉🏽 How he came to know and work for Mendix as...2024-03-201h 03Drag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 60 - Ricardo Rocha, Managing Director at NoesisThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of chatting with Ricardo Rocha, who serves as the Managing Director for North America at Noesis. Noesis is a leading international technology consulting firm, boasting over 25 years of experience in providing innovative solutions to bolster companies' operations and digital evolution, boasting a robust low code offering in partnership with OutSystems.In this episode, they delve into:👉🏽 His Career in sales and marketing👉🏽 Relocating to the US with his wife and 3 young kids👉🏽 Noesis history with OutSystems👉🏽 Why customers value OutSystems👉🏽 Projects that No...2024-03-1357 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 59 - Christopher Robin-Kennedy, IT Systems Manager at Altrad SparrowsThis week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of chatting with Christopher Robin-Kennedy, the IT Systems Manager at Altrad Sparrows, a global leader in providing specialized equipment and integrated engineering services to the energy and industrial sectors. In this episode, they delve into:👉🏽 First impressions of Low Code & OutSystems👉🏽 His journey as the sole developer for his company over 4 years👉🏽 The motivations behind pursuing an MBA👉🏽 Benefits of AI Mentor Studio👉🏽 Exciting features he envisions for the platform👉🏽 How his collaboration with OutSystems has propelled his career forward👉🏽 Insights into why organizations should embrace Low Code2024-03-0638 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 58 - Clark Swain, Former CEO/President of CDRIn the final episode of 2023, our conversation delves into Clark Swain's journey as the former CEO/President of Cloud Development Resources (CDR), a low-code consultancy that harnessed the potential of the OutSystems platform. Their focus was on delivering tailor-made web and mobile applications to clients spanning diverse industries and geographical regions. Clark spearheaded the company's strategic vision, expansion, and day-to-day operations from its establishment in March 2019 until its acquisition by EMIDS in December 2021.During our discussion, Clark shares the genesis of CDR, highlighting the distinguishing factors that set them apart. He sheds light on the process of...2023-12-0637 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 57 - Kasja Maksymiak, Mendix MVPIn this episode, we chat with Kasja Maksymiak, a Mendix MVP, about her journey with Low Code. Back in 2015, a classmate introduced her to Mendix, sparking her interest. While studying in the Netherlands, Kasja took on a part-time role as a Mendix Developer. After graduating, she explored opportunities in IoT and Cyber Security but realized her passion lay in developing with Mendix. So, she decided to return to it full-time.Kasja shares some standout features of the platform that have been incredibly useful for her and expresses her anticipation for future advancements. She's keen on attending User...2023-11-2932 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 56 - Greg Whitten, OutSystems MVPIn this episode, we have a conversation with Greg Whitten, who is a Co-Founder of Accelerated Focus and the first OutSystems MVP in Canada. Greg shares his journey from being a high code developer using .Net for 20 years to discovering OutSystems. After experimenting with the platform, he became convinced it was the way forward. This led him to Co-Found Accelerated Focus with his 2 business partners. During our conversation, Greg delves into the trending topic of AI. He expresses a belief that it would be beneficial if AI could examine the code and applications you've created, and generate t...2023-11-1532 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 55 - Micah McMullen, Mendix MVPIn this episode, we have a conversation with US-based Mendix MVP Micah McMullen, who works as Director of Software Engineering at eXp Realty.Micah's journey with Mendix began a decade ago whilst working on a very old web portal which was causing several issues before his CTO at the time discovered Mendix and before he knew it, he was going through Mendix training and hasn’t looked back since. During our conversation, Micah reflects on the growth his witnessed in the Mendix Community in the United States since he started. He also talks about how he...2023-11-0828 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 54 - Ricardo Araújo, Advisor, Consultant at NOMADProIn this episode, we have the pleasure of talking with Ricardo Araújo, who once held the role of Global Community Director at OutSystems. Ricardo's tech journey began 25 years ago when he first stepped into the world of software development. What's even more fascinating is that he started learning to code at the tender age of 10. In 2008, Ricardo's story took a significant turn when he joined OutSystems, an experience that eventually propelled him into the position of Global Community Director. During our conversation, Ricardo shares captivating insights into the ground-breaking initiatives he and his team undertook at Ou...2023-11-0252 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 53 - Jan Schneider, Mendix Expert & TrainerIn this episode, we have a chat with Jan Schneider, a Mendix Expert and Trainer from the Netherlands. Initially, Jan had some doubts about the usefulness of low-code development, but his journey into the world of low-code began seven years ago when he became curious about how it could speed up the development process. After brief experiences with ServiceNow and OutSystems, Jan eventually found a home with Mendix. He attributes his success to the encouraging and proactive Mendix community, as well as the capabilities of the technology itself. Jan also introduces us to his new venture, Maxon L...2023-10-2534 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 52 - Mark DeArmon, Customer Success Manager at OutSystemsIn this episode, we have a chat with Mark DeArmon, who works as a Customer Success Manager at OutSystems. Mark's career has been quite diverse, with experience in various roles within software product companies. However, he always had a passion for working with innovative and disruptive product companies, which eventually led him to join OutSystems almost eight years ago. During our conversation, Mark shared some valuable insights he gained from working on projects and within the OutSystems platform. He also touched on his experiences leading programs and projects and discussed the concept of "5x development." Mark emphasized t...2023-10-1846 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 51 - James Andrade, OutSystems Trainer & Founder of TrustedIn this episode, we have a conversation with James Andrade, who is the Founder and Trainer at Trusted, a low-code development school that's all about the OutSystems platform. James speaks about his entire 9-year career with OutSystems and how he decided to relocate from Brazil to Portugal to help his career and give his family a better lifestyle. Education has always been close to James' heart; he believes it's his calling to help others improve their lives. In 2020, he took the plunge and founded his company, Trusted, which offers tailored Academies, Bootcamps, and Workshops for in...2023-10-1148 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 50 - Idlir Islamaj, Power Platform ConsultantIn this episode, we have a conversation with Idlir Islamaj, a consultant specializing in Power Platform. Idlir's journey into the world of technology led him to discover Power Platform in 2018, and it was a case of love at first sight. During our discussion, Idlir delves into the versatile nature of low-code platforms, shedding light on how they facilitate hybrid approaches that emphasize adaptability and flexibility.Furthermore, Idlir explores the synergy between artificial intelligence and low-code development, highlighting how this integration streamlines the initial stages of application creation, enabling organizations to launch their solutions rapidly and cost-effectively.2023-10-0433 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 49 - Derek Gardiner, CTO / Co-Founder at the Comotion Group & Mendix MVPIn this episode, we have a conversation with Mendix MVP Derek Gardiner who tells us about his unique career journey, originally starting out as a Java developer in South Africa before moving into a business analyst role, where he was first made aware of low-code platforms. Immediately recognising the value of the technology, Derek moved to Cape Town specifically to work as a Mendix Business Engineer, and later Co-Founded Comotion, a technology business that has gone on to create Comotion Lowcode, ComoDash, Seed Analytics and HireBright.Derek also highlights his commitment to the growth of the low...2023-09-2741 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 48 - Menno Cramer, Head of Solution Delivery & Experience at OutSystemsIn this episode, we have a conversation with Menno Cramer, who currently serves as the Head of Solution Delivery & Experience at OutSystems. Menno's journey is quite intriguing; he originally trained as a neuroscientist but found himself drawn into the world of Technology. His career kicked off in London, but he had a strong desire to contribute to a rapidly growing, innovative global organization. This desire ultimately led him to leave London and relocate to Lisbon to join the OutSystems team.Within the OutSystems ecosystem, Menno is known as the go-to person for all things related to UX...2023-09-0646 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 47 - Advait Sawant, Solutions Architect at OutsystemsIn this episode, we speak to Advait Sawant from OutSystems who was born and educated in Mumbai, Advait began his career working with Oracle Database and Pro-C. After completing his MBA at Lancaster University in the UK, he returned to India before eventually moving to the US. He was introduced to OutSystems in 2017 and was instantly intrigued by its potential, before joining the company in early 2022.Advait talks about the explosive growth of Low Code technology and its profound impact on the business landscape. Advait throws light on how OutSystems is empowering organizations to enhance revenue, reduce...2023-08-2348 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 46 - Nuno Costa, Mendix MVPIn this episode, we speak to Mendix MVP Nuno Costa from Portugal who talks about his 20-year career which started as a graphic designer before moving to traditional development and then being introduced to Mendix when he was working with Siemens before moving to his current role where he leads the Mendix practise at Bool.Nuno also talks about what led to him being recognised as a MVP along with his mission to grow an army of Mendix developers in the Iberia region. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC STAFFING.2023-08-0941 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 45 - Enea Liçaj, Power Platform Business ConsultantIn this episode, we speak to our first Power Platform guest Enea Liçaj who gives us an overview of the different solutions which are offered by Microsoft with their Low Code offering which includes Power BI, Power Apps, Power Pages, Power Automate and Power Virtual Agents.Enea talks about how he first started using Power Platform, interesting projects that he has worked on and why he decided to start his own YouTube channel.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC STAFFING. We are a leading staffing solutions f...2023-07-2640 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 44 - Miguel Seabra Melo, Co-Founder of Product LeagueIn this episode, we speak to Co-founder of Product League Miguel Seabra Melo who talks about his career journey which started in the UK as a Software Engineer in the gaming industry before deciding to move back to Portugal where he was one of the early members to join OutSystems in 2001 where he had an incredible 15-year journey. He then decided he was ready for a new challenge and moved to the Netherlands where he eventually Co-Founded Product League, an OutSystems consulting partner. Miguel also talks about his view on the future of Low Code along with t...2023-07-121h 06Drag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 43 - Isaac Blaise, Low Code ExpertIn this episode, we speak to Low Code expert Isaac Blaise who shares his remarkable journey and extensive experience working with two leading Low Code platforms, OutSystems and Appian. Isaac has witnessed firsthand the incredible advantages that these platforms offer and has been amazed by the boundless power of Low Code.Isaac also speaks about his experience dealing with companies that were considering Low Code along with conversations he had with traditional developers when running training sessions.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC STAFFING. We are a...2023-06-1548 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 42 - Ryan Mocke, Developer Evangelist at MendixIn this episode, we speak to Mendix Developer Ryan Mocke who started his journey with Mendix in South Africa in 2014 before relocating to the UK in 2018 to work for Capgemini. After visiting Mendix offices in the Netherlands Ryan thought it would be great to work for Mendix themselves and soon enough he was hired as a Developer Evangelist. Ryan talks about embracing his role in helping the Mendix developer community grow by posting regular training videos, blogs and much more which you can find on his LinkedIn page and Mendix YouTube channel.T...2023-06-0137 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 41 - Kilian Croese, OutSystems MVPIn this episode, we speak to OutSystems MVP Kilian Croese from the Netherlands. Kilian talks about going on a 2-year volunteering mission with his church before joining Capgemini where he was exposed to Mendix which kicked off his Low Code journey.Once he left Capgemini Kilian had the chance to work with both Mendix and OutSystems before he joined Team Resilience where he is now purely OutSystems focused. Kilian's dedication and contributions to the Low Code community have been recognised through his achievements as both a Mendix MVP in 2019 and an OutSystems MVP. ...2023-05-1752 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 40 - Adam Reynolds, Low Code Evangelist & DeveloperIn this episode, we speak to Low Code Evangelist & Developer Adam Reynolds. He talks about having a 10-plus-year career in .net development before moving to Low Code in 2018, starting with OutSystems and then moving to Mendix before joining his current company which allows him to now look at all kinds of Low Code platforms. Adam also talks about his love for Low Code and what makes it something everyone should consider looking into and giving it a go. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC STAFFING. We are a...2023-05-0444 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 39 - Ricardo Antunes, OutSystems Tech LeadIn this episode, we speak to OutSystems Tech Lead Ricardo Antunes. Ricardo talks about starting his career with Deloitte working with SAP before them introducing him to OutSystems in 2014. Even though he was being approached for many SAP roles Ricardo was keen to pursue a career with OutSystems. This allowed him to go out of his comfort zone and move to the Netherlands, where he stayed for 3 years before deciding he wanted to return to Portugal. Even though he wanted to return to Portugal he really liked the Dutch working culture, so he then joined Dutch OutSystems Partner Team...2022-12-0135 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 38 - João Pereira, Senior OutSystems DeveloperIn this episode, we speak to Senior OutSystems Developer João Pereira from Portugal who is based in London. João speaks about only knowing Python prior to starting his first job where he was exposed to OutSystems for the first time. After working as an OutSystems Developer for over 3 years he decided it was time to go outside of his comfort zone and work in another country, so he decided to relocate to the UK but faced the challenge of moving to a new country right before a global pandemic. It’s now getting close to 3 years since his...2022-11-0434 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 37 - Michael de Guzman, OutSystems Champion & Lead ConsultantIn this episode, we speak to OutSystems Champion and Lead Consultant Michael de Guzman from The Philippines. Michael has been in the software engineering space for 25 years now and he talks about starting his career as a college professor teaching computer science before deciding he wanted some programming experience working for software companies rather than teaching by the book with a view to hopefully one day return to teaching and share his knowledge. After many years of working with Traditional programming Michael was introduced to OutSystems in 2018 which he absolutely loves and plans to continue working with till he...2022-10-2052 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 36 - Salman Ansari, OutSystems MVP & Associate ArchitectIn this episode, we speak with OutSystems MVP & Associate Architect Salman Ansari from India who talks about starting his career as a .Net Developer before taking up an OutSystems Developer role in his hometown of Bhopal in 2015. Salman was able to pick up OutSystems quickly by watching their online video tutorials and even launched his first forge component within a few days which other people started to use which really lifted his confidence. Fast forward 7 years and now he has 50 plus forge components earning him the name Forge Superstar! THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO Y...2022-10-0630 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 35 - Matthew Harvey, OutSystems DeveloperIn this episode, we speak with OutSystems Developer Matthew Harvey from the UK who talks about deciding to do a Degree Apprenticeship rather than your standard degree where you just attend university full time. Even though it wasn’t easy and forced him to make certain sacrifices he was lucky to be exposed to OutSystems early on in his journey which played to his advantage when he graduated. Once he graduated Matthew was able to look for opportunities for higher-level OutSystems Developers rather than graduate opportunities due to the experience he had gained during his degree apprenticeship.Wh...2022-09-2245 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 34 - Filipa Almeida, OutSystems DeveloperIn this episode, we speak with OutSystems Developer Filipa Almeida from Portugal who talks about starting her career as a pastry chef which she did for 7 years before deciding she needed a change so when the pandemic hit, she decided to join an upskilling program which allowed her to learn OutSystems. Once she completed the program, she was offered an internship at OutSystems which led to her now being an employee. Filipa’s OutSystems journey is still very young, but she is another example that no matter what your background you can make the switch to Low Cod...2022-09-0824 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 33 - Sofia Ikbal, OutSystems DeveloperIn this episode, we speak with OutSystems Developer Sofia Ikbal from Portugal who talks about having a 10-year career in the medical industry and being a key worker during the pandemic before switching to OutSystems 1.5 years ago after hearing about it many years before. She talks about learning so much in such a short space of time to also having the opportunity to speak at OSDC 2021. Sofia is the perfect example that no matter your professional background you can work with Low Code if you have the determination to learn. THIS EPISODE IS...2022-08-1833 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 32 - Negin Nafissi, Senior OutSystems DeveloperIn this episode, we speak with Senior OutSystems Developer Negin Nafissi from the Netherlands. Negin talks about pushing to break the barrier of women in tech by graduating from a class that had 96% male students and 4% females. She then set out to start a career in .Net but was offered a role to work with OutSystems instead which turned out to be a great career choice. She also talks about the importance of the OutSystems Community and how she is excited to start the first OutSystems Persian-speaking user group.THIS EPISODE IS B...2022-08-0432 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 31 - Manish Jawla, Development Manager & OutSystems MVPIn this episode, we speak with Development Manager and OutSystems MVP Manish Jawla. Manish talks about building his career as a strong .Net Developer before risking it all in 2014 and learning OutSystems even though those around him advised him not to. Fast forward to now and those who advised him not to take the risk are now also OutSystems developers with the help and guidance of Manish. He also talks about relocating to the UK from India, becoming an MVP and how he got to his current role as Development Manager.THIS E...2022-07-0739 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 30 - Márcio Carvalho, Frontend OutSystems Developer & ChampionIn this episode, we speak with Frontend OutSystems Developer and Champion Márcio Carvalho. He talks about having an interest in Frontend Development after graduating, so he was lucky to start his career with a company totally focused on Frontend. This is where he was introduced to OutSystems for the first time.He also talks about him, and his girlfriend deciding to experience a different culture and improve his English which led him to leave Portugal for the UK which he also hoped would be better for his career which so far it has been. ...2022-06-2435 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 29 - Manish Gupta, OutSystems ChampionIn this episode, we speak with OutSystems Champion Manish Gupta from India. Manish talks about starting his career as a Business Analyst and then moving to OutSystems when he joined Ranosys. He talks about how in such a short space of time he fell in love with the platform and how he is running several initiatives to help spread the word of OutSystems and Low Code.He also talks about being a black belt in karate and holding 2 records in India, one of which is for crushing beer cans with his feet and how he has recently...2022-06-0132 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 28 - David Castro, OutSystems Champion & TrainerIn this episode, we speak to OutSystems Champion and Trainer David Castro from Portugal. David speaks about hearing the term digital transformation for many years and wanted to be part of these projects so he left behind a good position working for projects with NATO & Portuguese Navy and pursued a career in OutSystems. Five years on and David is now an advocate, trainer and mentor for OutSystems and his love and passion for the platform shines through when speaking with him. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC STAFFING. ...2022-05-1841 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 27 - Ossama Ghanem, OutSystems Tech Lead & TrainerIn this episode, we speak to Sydney based OutSystems Tech Lead Ossama Ghanem who speaks about being introduced to OutSystems when visiting his family in Kuwait during his University holidays where he picked up an internship with Advanced Technology Company and from that moment he knew he wanted a career in Low Code and OutSystems. He also talks about his journey so far which has bought him to his current employer Phoenix Dx and how he hopes to be able to give back to the community since he has become a Certified OutSystems Trainer. T...2022-05-0434 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 26 - Abeer elAssal, OutSystems DeveloperIn this episode, we speak to OutSystems Developer Abeer ElAsaal from Egypt who is now residing in the Netherlands. She talks about being the first-ever certified OutSystems Developer from Egypt, along with relocating to the Netherlands in the middle of a pandemic and joining LINKIT who have been a very supportive employer in allowing her to spread the word of Low Code and OutSystems in Egypt by running User Groups. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC STAFFING. We are a leading staffing solutions firm that solely specializes in supplying b...2022-04-2036 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 25 - Ricardo Pereira, OutSystems ChampionIn this episode, we speak to OutSystems Champion Ricardo Pereira about his journey with OutSystems and how much he loves the platform. He talks about loving the challenge and journey of completing all the certifications along with having the honour of publishing his first book called Rapid Application Development with OutSystems. He also talks about why Low Code is the technology of the future and companies that are adopting it are ahead of others. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC STAFFING. We are a leading staffing solutions firm that s...2022-04-0634 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 24 - João Marques, OutSystems MVPIn this episode we speak to OutSystems MVP João Marques. João talks about starting off his career with one of the Big 4 where he was exposed to OutSystems in a short project which was enough for him to realise he wanted a career in Low Code. Being someone who loves to travel he also talks about moving from Portugal to Netherlands and adapting to the new culture and work environment which has now led him to enter the world of freelancing which will allow him to work from anywhere in world.THIS EP...2021-11-0328 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 23 - William Antunes, OutSystems MVPIn this episode we speak to OutSystems MVP William Antunes from Brazil. William talks about starting off his career with .net then moving to OutSystems in 2012 where he worked with both Low Code and traditional code for many years. As OutSystems wasn’t that big in Brazil William decided he would move to Portugal however he ended up in the Netherlands instead even though he didn’t speak Dutch or much English. He also talks about his passion of writing articles and sharing his knowledge which led to him becoming an MVP.THIS EPISODE IS B...2021-10-0626 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 22 - Cristiano Marques, OutSystems MVPIn this episode we speak to Cristiano Marques OutSystems MVP & Software Development Manager at Vopak in the Netherlands. After being introduced to OutSystems by someone in his family Cristiano managed to get a job working directly with OutSystems where he was able to learn from some of the best developers around. He then decided to make a move to the Netherlands and joined Vopak who is the world’s leading independent tank storage company and adopted OutSystems in 2015 to spearhead its legacy escape.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC STAFFING. ...2021-09-1529 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 21 - Nikhil Gaur, OutSystems MVPIn this episode we speak to OutSystems MVP Nikhil Gaur from India. Nikhil talks about starting off his career with .net then moving to OutSystems in 2017 which he immediately fell in love with and soon became an MVP in 2020 due to his work with the community. He also talks about how he has tried to spread the word of low code and OutSystems in his hometown in India by visiting his university and advising students to follow a career in Low Code.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC STAFFING. ...2021-09-0331 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 20 - João Heleno, OutSystems MVPIn this episode we speak to OutSystems MVP João Heleno from Portugal. Following his degree in which he learnt traditional code João decided to take an internship with OutSystems in which he got to learn from the very best OutSystems Developers which was enough for him to decide he wanted a career in Low Code. He talks about his 11 year career journey so far with OutSystems which started with version 5 and some of the key features they have released in the last decade.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITR...2021-08-1829 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 19 - Rafael Pereira, OutSystems MVPIn this episode we speak to OutSystems MVP Rafael Pereira from Brazil. Rafa talks about his career journey which started as a designer and how by moving to Portugal exposed him to OutSystems which has now led him to having his own company in Brazil called Digital Alchimia. He also talks about his OutSystems training school which he set up in Portuguese for those who cannot speak English and how he explains Low-Code to the haters who are still not convinced and insist on writing code.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU B...2021-08-0455 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 18 - Daniël Kuhlmann, OutSystems MVPIn this episode we speak to Daniël Kuhlmann, OutSystems MVP and Software Development Manager at Product League. Daniël started to learn coding from 10 years old from his father, which led to him having a keen interest in programming and starting his career as a Cobol developer. He talks about first coming across OutSystems in 2008 and not showing much interest to then coming across it again in 2015 when there was a lot more information available which made him fall in love with it.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY I...2021-07-2130 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 17 - Olga Duarte, OutSystems MVPIn this episode we speak to Olga dos Santos Duarte, OutSystems MVP and Co-Founder of ForTrevo in Portugal. Olga talks about first coming across OutSystems at University in 2005 when it was unheard of, but knew from that point she was going to pursue a career in it. She also talks about finding her place in the community by organising all the user groups in Portugal which led to her becoming and MVP.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC STAFFING. We are a leading staffing solutions firm that solely specializes...2021-07-0735 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 16 - Orla Dijkink, OutSystems MVPIn this episode we speak to OutSystems MVP Orla Dijkink about her journey from Cobol Developer to OutSystems Developer. First introduced to OutSystems by her company in 2015, Orla has been developing with OutSystems for 6 years and enjoying every minute, working for one of the leading OutSystems partners in the Netherlands. Orla is now one of few female OutSystems MVPs who is leading the charge for women in tech and programming.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC STAFFING. We are a leading staffing solutions firm that so...2021-06-1624 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 15 - Steve Dalgleish, Head of Technology at Shepherd and WedderburnIn this episode, we meet Steve Dalgleish, Head of Technology at the Edinburgh based law firm Shepherd and Wedderburn. Learn how Steve spearheaded Digital Transformation using OutSystems to gain significant efficiency and improved customer experience, whilst building up the OS team. An early adopter since 2014, OutSystems has enabled streamlining of internal operations as well as enhancing customer experience through building innovative customer facing applications.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC STAFFING. We are a leading staffing solutions firm that solely specializes in supplying both contract an...2021-06-0330 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 14 - Tiffany Lauria, Director of Digital Product Delivery, ConstellationIn this episode, we speak to Tiffany Lauria, Director of Digital Product Delivery at Minnesota based Constellation. Constellation are a partnership of medical professional liability insurers and health service companies specialising in helping insurers manager through medical liability cases. Learn how Constellation built a slick digital solution in 4 months using OutSystems to manage the entire process for claims including auto billing, increasing efficiency, and saving time for all involved.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC STAFFING. We are a leading staffing solutions firm that solely sp...2021-05-1930 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 13 - Justin James, OutSystems MVPIn this episode, we speak to Justin James, OutSystems MVP and Chief Architect at Cloud Development Resources. Justin was first introduced to OutSystems in 2009 when it was not really heard of so he talks about how he went from being sceptical in the beginning to then building an app that he had estimated would take 3-6 months in just 3 days using OutSystems. We also hear about Justin’s first trip to Portugal where he got himself an OutSystems tattoo and his first experience with tuna pizza.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO Y...2021-05-0545 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 12 - Stuart Harris, Software Development Lead at KiandraIn this episode Stuart Harris, Software Development Lead at Kiandra, talks about how he has embraced OutSystems, and how this has given Kiandra’s customers competitive edge in their Digital Transformation. Kiandra is an award winning IT consultancy and OutSystems Partner based in Melbourne, Australia.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC STAFFING. We are a leading staffing solutions firm that solely specializes in supplying both contract and permanent Low Code professionals to organizations globally. Our approach is based on a simple philosophy: to do one thing and do it we...2021-04-1440 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 11 - Jan Gapinski, COO at Gradén Mattsson ABIn this episode we talk to Jan Gapinski, COO at Graden Mattson AB, a leading Swedish based Contact Service Centre Provider. Learn how since adopting OutSystems, Gradén Mattsson has completely transformed their sales and customer applications — establishing an in-house dev team to rebuild the two business-critical apps and reducing their manual workload by 80%.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC STAFFING. We are a leading staffing solutions firm that solely specializes in supplying both contract and permanent Low Code professionals to organizations globally. Our approach is based on a sim...2021-03-3132 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 10 - João Neves Sousa, OutSystems MVPIn this episode we speak to OutSystems MVP João Neves Sousa about his journey through .Net to project management to OutSystems. He talks about moving to the Netherlands and combining meet up groups and how he got more and more involved in the OutSystems community and set up the first groups in Germany as well as his love for the platform and why its future is bright.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC STAFFING. We are a leading staffing solutions firm that solely specializes in supplying both contract a...2021-03-1731 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 9 - Ricardo Artur Ribeiro, CTO at Montepio CreditoIn this episode, we speak to Ricardo Artur Ribeiro, Chief Transformation Officer at Montepio Credito, a Portugal based leader in Credit Referencing. Learn how Montepio Credito used OutSystems to build omni channel solutions for its customers during a major digital transformation program. Using OutSystems has allowed them to gain competitive advantage in the market with the digital application process now 100% automated, credit approvals increasing by a factor of 48x and their 500 channel partner relationships strengthened.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC STAFFING. We are a lea...2021-03-0333 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 8 - Helder Santos, CMS LegalIn this episode we speak to Helder Santos, Director of Digital & IT at CMS Legal, a top 10 global law firm with operations in 40+ countries and 70 offices worldwide.Find out how CMS has used OutSystems to increase value for customers and deliver better user experiences to internal audiences by delivering two new critical apps to meet their different needs, all while building critical collaboration across its diverse member firms and simplifying its IT systems.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC STAFFING. We are a leading staffing solutions firm...2021-02-1731 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 7 - Marcelo Ferreira, OutSystems MVPIn this episode, we speak to OutSystems MVP Marcelo Ferreira, Head of OutSystems at Near Partner, a Portugal based global software house. Find out how Marcelo got into OutSystems in 2010 starting with version 4.2 to now using it for the last decade. He also speaks about the importance of the OutSystems Community and how he went from using the Community to answer his own questions to someone who helped and guided others in the community, which led to him becoming an MVP in 2018.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC ST...2021-02-0328 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 6 - Nicholas Mates, LendrIn this episode, we speak with Nicholas Mates, Technical Lead at Chicago based Lendr, a rapidly growing provider of Working Capital and Factoring Solutions to business. Find out how OutSystems has given the business significant competitive edge in today’s demanding and challenging environment. Nicholas talks about how developing solutions rapidly with minimal developer resources has provided more efficient solutions to solve customer problems.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC STAFFING. We are a leading staffing solutions firm that solely specializes in...2021-01-2031 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 5 - Nuno Reis, OutSystems MVPIn this episode we speak to OutSystems MVP Nuno Reis on what made him pursue a career with OutSystems when it wasn’t as well-known as it is today. Nuno started using OutSystems since version 5.1 and was part of the first badge of MVP’s which were announced in 2016. Nuno now runs his own company and is slowly growing his OutSystems team.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC STAFFING. We are a leading staffing solutions firm that solely specializes in supplying both contract and permanent Low Co...2021-01-0627 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 4 - Paul Spiller & Mike De Mello, ieDigitalIn this episode, we speak with Paul Spiller (Chief Architect) and Mike De Mello (Senior Technical Team Lead) at ieDigital, a leading UK Financial Services Solutions Consultancy. Find out Paul and Mike’s thoughts on how Low Code is transforming technology solutions and how they have used OutSystems to solve customer problems across the industry.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC STAFFING. We are a leading staffing solutions firm that solely specializes in supplying both contract and permanent Low Code professionals to organizations globally. Our approach is bas...2020-12-1530 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 3 - Armando Gomes, OutSystems MVPIn this episode we speak to our first of many OutSystems MVP’s Armando Gomes. Armando is an OutSystems expert and MVP since 2018.In January 2020 he founded Volitional Software, a software house highly specialised in low-code and digital transformation. Their main focus is to enable OutSystems customers to reduce friction and time-to-market, increasing the ROI at the same time.Listen in to find out how Armando got into OutSystems and his journey to becoming an MVP along with his views on the future of Low Code and OutSystems.THIS EPISODE IS...2020-12-0138 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 2 - Bruno Costa, Executive Partner at InfosistemaIn this episode, we speak to Bruno Costa, Executive Partner at Infosistema, OutSystems Certified Partner about working with OutSystems from the early days and why OutSystems should be the technology of choice for todays clients and developers.He also discusses Infosistema's Data Migration Manager (DMM) product especially built for OutSystems customers to transfer and migrate data across servers, environments.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC STAFFING. We are a leading staffing solutions firm that solely specializes in supplying both contract and permanent Low Code professionals to organizations...2020-11-1643 minDrag & Drop: Low Code UnpluggedEp 1 - Angus Kennedy, CTO at Systems iOIn our inaugural episode we speak to Angus Kennedy, CTO and Co-Founder of Systems iO, an OutSystems Partner and platform reseller specialising in the insurance sector.Angus has 26 years’ experience across the technology sector and has been involved in large programs and the successful delivery of complex systems integration projects, mergers, demergers and consolidation / change initiatives.Listen in to find out how Angus got into the industry and his thoughts on OutSystems.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC STAFFING. We are a leading staffing solutions fi...2020-10-3038 min