Drag & Drop: Low Code Unplugged

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 Training

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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.

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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-Code

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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 community

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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.

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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 AI

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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.

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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 Success

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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.

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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 Germany

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 platforms

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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.

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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 experiences

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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
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