Drag & Drop: Low Code Unplugged

This 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 solutions.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 well – that’s why our Low Code knowledge is unrivalled, and our market insights unique.Website: itracrecruitment.com Contact Feroz Khan

This 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 influence of community engagement and AI integration.Additionally, Alexey introduced his YouTube channel, where he educates others about the low-code space. The link below is for anyone interested in exploring his content further. https://www.youtube.com/@lowcodeexpert 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 well – that’s why our Low Code knowledge is unrivalled, and our market insights unique.Website: itracrecruitment.com Contact Feroz Khan

This 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 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 well – that’s why our Low Code knowledge is unrivalled, and our market insights unique.Website: itracrecruitment.com Contact Feroz Khan

This 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 on development and the future aspirations of Tiarma and her community efforts and much more….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 well – that’s why our Low Code knowledge is unrivalled, and our market insights unique.Website: itracrecruitment.com Contact Feroz Khan

This 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.In this episode, they discuss:👉🏽 Russell's journey in technology👉🏽 Training and developer resistance👉🏽 Impact of Low-Code on businesses👉🏽 Common pain points in development👉🏽 AI Integration in Low-Code Development👉🏽 Future of OutSystems and Developer SuccessTHIS 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 well – that’s why our Low Code knowledge is unrivalled, and our market insights unique.Website: itracrecruitment.com Contact Feroz Khan

This 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 this episode, they discuss:👉🏽 Transitioning from Football to IT👉🏽 Relocating to the Netherlands and job search challenges👉🏽 Dealing with imposter syndrome👉🏽 The importance of guidance and learning from others👉🏽 Transferable skills and learning curve👉🏽 Building a personal brand and networkingTHIS 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 well – that’s why our Low Code knowledge is unrivalled, and our market insights unique.Website: itracrecruitment.com Contact Feroz Khan

This 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 necessity of Low Code in modern developmentTHIS 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 well – that’s why our Low Code knowledge is unrivalled, and our market insights unique.Website: itracrecruitment.com Contact Feroz Khan

This 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 software development landscape👉🏽 The importance of active participation in the Low-Code communityTHIS 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 well – that’s why our Low Code knowledge is unrivalled, and our market insights unique.Website: itracrecruitment.com Contact Feroz Khan

This 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 developer👉🏽 The speed and efficiency benefits of low-code👉🏽 Leveraging AI for compliance solutions👉🏽 Expanding into other gaming sectorsTHIS 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 well – that’s why our Low Code knowledge is unrivalled, and our market insights unique.Website: itracrecruitment.com Contact Feroz Khan

This 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.In this episode, they discuss:👉🏽 Wearing multiple hats during his 20+ years with OutSystems👉🏽 Overcoming skepticism and building relationships in the early days👉🏽 The power of real customer success stories👉🏽 The benefits of AI features in Low Code development👉🏽 Challenges faced and proudest moments at OutSystems👉🏽 Project Morpheus and advancing AI capabilitiesTHIS 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 well – that’s why our Low Code knowledge is unrivalled, and our market insights unique.Website: itracrecruitment.com Contact Feroz Khan

This 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 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 well – that’s why our Low Code knowledge is unrivalled, and our market insights unique.Website: itracrecruitment.com Contact Feroz Khan

This 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.In this episode, they discuss:👉🏽 Common challenges in Financial Services and Insurance👉🏽 Key features of the Mendix Platform for BFSI clients👉🏽 How Mendix addresses security and compliance concerns👉🏽 Low-Code adoption and overcoming skepticism👉🏽 The role of AI in Low-Code development👉🏽 Tips for traditional developers embracing Low-CodeTHIS 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 well – that’s why our Low Code knowledge is unrivalled, and our market insights unique.Website: itracrecruitment.com Contact Feroz Khan

This 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 sharing and networking👉🏽 Establishing regional communities to cater to specific needs👉🏽 The importance of building and maintaining relationships👉🏽 Future plans for the Mendix communityTHIS 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 well – that’s why our Low Code knowledge is unrivalled, and our market insights unique.Website: itracrecruitment.com Contact Feroz Khan

This 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👉🏽 Exploring Mendix’s AI Capabilities👉🏽 Expanding the Mendix Community in Poland👉🏽 Addressing skepticism and adopting Low Code👉🏽 Envisioning the future of Low Code and AITHIS 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 well – that’s why our Low Code knowledge is unrivalled, and our market insights unique.Website: itracrecruitment.com Contact Feroz Khan

This 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.In this episode, they discuss:👉🏽 Why he moved from Jordan to KSA👉🏽 How the low-code community in KSA has grown rapidly👉🏽 OutSystems standing out for its focus on developer experience👉🏽 OutSystems AI capabilities 👉🏽 Driving Digital Transformation in the GCC with Low-Code👉🏽 Selecting the Right Platform and Partner for Low-Code SuccessTHIS 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 well – that’s why our Low Code knowledge is unrivalled, and our market insights unique.Website: itracrecruitment.com Contact Feroz Khan

This 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 discuss:👉🏽 Initial Impressions of Mendix👉🏽 Benefits of Mendix for SAP Customers👉🏽 Key Features of the Mendix platform 👉🏽 Spreading the word and becoming an MVP👉🏽 Skeptics testing Low-Code platforms👉🏽 Developing a Low-Code Community and Training in GermanyTHIS 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 well – that’s why our Low Code knowledge is unrivalled, and our market insights unique.Website: itracrecruitment.com Contact Feroz Khan

This 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:👉🏽 Being introduced to computers at a young age.👉🏽 Frustrations of working with Java.👉🏽 Discovering OutSystems and first impressions. 👉🏽 Benefits of learning from a Senior rather than self-learning.👉🏽 Benefits of the OutSystems platform.👉🏽 Aspirations and Involvement in the OutSystems Community.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 well – that’s why our Low Code knowledge is unrivalled, and our market insights unique.Website: itracrecruitment.com Contact Feroz Khan

This 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 Power Platform.👉🏽 Exploring Mendix as an additional tool to integrate with Siemens toolsets.👉🏽 Mendix and Power Platform serving different purposes and not being competitors.👉🏽 Building a Learning Academy for Citizen Developers. 👉🏽 Responsible AI Usage at Rolls-Royce.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 well – that’s why our Low Code knowledge is unrivalled, and our market insights unique.Website: itracrecruitment.com Contact Feroz Khan

This 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 "low-code sherpas," guiding customers through the complex low-code landscape to find the right solutions.In this episode, they discuss:👉🏽 Initial skepticism towards Low Code👉🏽 Introducing OutSystems to Humana👉🏽 Challenges of convincing others about Low Code👉🏽 The Future of Low Code and the Role of AI👉🏽 Objectives at Emids Low Code 👉🏽 Diversifying into other Low Code platformsTHIS 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 well – that’s why our Low Code knowledge is unrivalled, and our market insights unique.Website: itracrecruitment.com Contact Feroz Khan

This 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 episode, they discuss: 👉🏽 The shift in perception of Low Code👉🏽 Digital Transformation in the Federal Government👉🏽 Partnerships and collaboration in the Federal Ecosystem👉🏽 The intersection of Low Code and AI👉🏽 Innovating citizen-facing experiencesTHIS 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 well – that’s why our Low Code knowledge is unrivalled, and our market insights unique.Website: itracrecruitment.com Contact Feroz Khan