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.

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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 

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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….

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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….

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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 Success

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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 networking

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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 development

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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 community

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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 sectors

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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 capabilities

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