They called him “ChatGPT” when everyone else thought it was just hype.

Now Ricardo Perdigão is proving how AI and low-code belong together.

As Solutions Architect Manager and AI Practice Lead at Mendix, Ricardo’s passion for AI has made him the go-to voice on how enterprises can embrace it without losing sight of the fundamentals. From guiding customers on data preparation to advising R&D on what’s coming next, he’s at the center of where low-code and AI converge.

In this episode of the Drag & Drop Podcast, Ricardo shares:

🔘 Why so many AI projects fail and how to avoid it
🔘 The overlooked importance of data preparation
🔘 How Mendix is embedding AI directly into the platform
🔘 Why “cool demos” aren’t enough without internal knowledge
🔘 His vision for a future where low-code and AI merge seamlessly

Ricardo’s enthusiasm for AI is infectious, and his vision for its future in low-code is one you won’t want to miss.

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Contact: Feroz Khan

THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC.

ITRAC is the only global staffing firm solely focused on Low-Code enablement, empowering organizations through expert Staffing, Recruitment, One-of-a-kind Training, and CoE Advisory.

We don’t just help you hire, we help you build, train, and scale.

As the only firm dedicated exclusively to Low-Code, we provide both contract and permanent professionals to organizations worldwide.

But talent is only part of the equation. That’s why we also deliver tailored training programs to upskill your team, whether they're new to Low-Code or looking to deepen their expertise, so they can hit the ground running and deliver results faster.

With unmatched industry insight and deep platform expertise, we support our customers through every phase of their Low-Code journey, from hiring to training to long-term success.

Whether you're building your team, scaling delivery, or planning your next career move, we’re here to enable your success.

Vera Tiago didn’t just join OutSystems; she helped shape its global developer community.

As a founding member of the OutSystems Developer Relations team, Vera has spent over a decade turning a small group of forum users into a thriving global ecosystem of MVPs, champions, mentors, and advocates.

In this episode, Vera discusses:

🔘 Her transition from PHP developer to OutSystems advocate
🔘 Why low-code doesn’t mean low-skill and what traditional developers often misunderstand
🔘 How the MVP, user group and mentorship programs got started
🔘 Why Forge is one of OutSystems’ most underrated developer tools
🔘 How AI and low-code are evolving together to shape the future of software
🔘 Behind the scenes: how product feedback becomes roadmap influence

You’ve probably seen Vera announcing the monthly OutSystems product updates. Now it’s time to get to know her and the impact she’s made across the low-code community.

Website: itracrecruitment.com
Contact: Feroz Khan

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ITRAC is the only global staffing firm solely focused on Low-Code enablement, empowering organizations through expert Staffing, Recruitment, One-of-a-kind Training, and CoE Advisory.

We don’t just help you hire, we help you build, train, and scale.

As the only firm dedicated exclusively to Low-Code, we provide both contract and permanent professionals to organizations worldwide.

But talent is only part of the equation. That’s why we also deliver tailored training programs to upskill your team, whether they're new to Low-Code or looking to deepen their expertise, so they can hit the ground running and deliver results faster.

With unmatched industry insight and deep platform expertise, we support our customers through every phase of their Low-Code journey, from hiring to training to long-term success.

Whether you're building your team, scaling delivery, or planning your next career move, we’re here to enable your success.

CISOs don’t care how fast you build apps.
They care how fast you detect, contain, and recover.
Fred Gruhn understands that better than most.

As OutSystems’ Lead Solution Architect (Security), Fred works directly with CISOs, architects, and risk teams to assess the platform’s security posture. He helps organizations validate controls, navigate compliance concerns, and ensure that adopting low-code never means introducing unacceptable risk.

In this episode of the Drag & Drop Podcast, Fred shares:

🔘 Why security starts with culture, not just tools
🔘 What CISOs question most when evaluating low-code
🔘 How OutSystems handles access, AI policy, and scanning
🔘 Why audit trails matter from day one
🔘 Why every dev should earn the Security cert (link in comments)
🔘 How AI is shifting but not replacing security fundamentals

Fred also shares real-world insights for CIOs and CISOs evaluating low-code platforms, highlighting the importance of trust, transparency, and choosing partners who take your risks as seriously as you do.

Fred regularly posts short, insightful videos breaking down the security features across the OutSystems platform. If you're not already following him, you should. His content is a must for anyone who wants to stay up-to-date on all things OutSystems security.

Whether you’re a developer, tech leader, or enterprise decision-maker, this episode offers a real-world view into what it takes to build and scale secure low-code applications.

Website: itracrecruitment.com
Contact: Feroz Khan

THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC.

ITRAC is the only global staffing firm solely focused on Low-Code enablement, empowering organizations through expert Staffing, Recruitment, One-of-a-kind Training, and CoE Advisory.

We don’t just help you hire, we help you build, train, and scale.

As the only firm dedicated exclusively to Low-Code, we provide both contract and permanent professionals to organizations worldwide.

But talent is only part of the equation. That’s why we also deliver tailored training programs to upskill your team, whether they're new to Low-Code or looking to deepen their expertise, so they can hit the ground running and deliver results faster.

With unmatched industry insight and deep platform expertise, we support our customers through every phase of their Low-Code journey, from hiring to training to long-term success.

Whether you're building your team, scaling delivery, or planning your next career move, we’re here to enable your success.

Five minutes can change your career, just ask Tianyi Tian.

That brief introduction to low-code in a Rotterdam lecture set him on a path from a business background to creating and leading the global Mendix Training Partner Program.

In this episode of the Drag & Drop Podcast, Tianyi shares:

🔘 The biggest mistake companies make when adopting Mendix
🔘 Why training and investing in people is the real scaling secret
🔘 How AI is changing development and why fundamentals matter more than ever
🔘 Best practices from customers who nailed their low-code journey

And much more…

If you’re serious about scaling low-code successfully, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

Website: itracrecruitment.com
Contact: Feroz Khan

THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC.

ITRAC is the only global staffing firm solely focused on Low-Code enablement, empowering organizations through expert Staffing, Recruitment, One-of-a-kind Training, and CoE Advisory.

We don’t just help you hire, we help you build, train, and scale.

As the only firm dedicated exclusively to Low-Code, we provide both contract and permanent professionals to organizations worldwide.

But talent is only part of the equation. That’s why we also deliver tailored training programs to upskill your team, whether they're new to Low-Code or looking to deepen their expertise, so they can hit the ground running and deliver results faster.

With unmatched industry insight and deep platform expertise, we support our customers through every phase of their Low-Code journey, from hiring to training to long-term success.

Whether you're building your team, scaling delivery, or planning your next career move, we’re here to enable your success.

Every business wants faster results. Few have the right platform to get there.

In this episode of the Drag & Drop podcast, Miguel Verdasca, Associate Director at KPMG Saudi Arabia, shares his journey from traditional software development to becoming a low-code advocate.

He unpacks common misconceptions about low-code, the rising impact of AI in modern development, and why governance and best practices are essential for scaling successfully. He also shares how KPMG is helping enterprise clients adopt OutSystems at scale, his personal experience relocating to Saudi Arabia, and what the region’s rapid low-code adoption means for the future.

Miguel also shares practical advice for enterprise leaders ready to treat low-code not as a shortcut but as a strategic driver of digital transformation.

Website: itracrecruitment.com
Contact: Feroz Khan

THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC.

ITRAC is the only global staffing firm solely focused on Low-Code enablement, empowering organizations through expert Staffing, Recruitment, One-of-a-kind Training, and CoE Advisory.

We don’t just help you hire, we help you build, train, and scale.

As the only firm dedicated exclusively to Low-Code, we provide both contract and permanent professionals to organizations worldwide.

But talent is only part of the equation. That’s why we also deliver tailored training programs to upskill your team, whether they're new to Low-Code or looking to deepen their expertise, so they can hit the ground running and deliver results faster.

With unmatched industry insight and deep platform expertise, we support our customers through every phase of their Low-Code journey, from hiring to training to long-term success.

Whether you're building your team, scaling delivery, or planning your next career move, we’re here to enable your success.

What does it take to scale low-code from zero to 170+ apps in a Tier 1 bank?

In this episode of the Drag & Drop podcast, Mark Bus, Lead Product Owner for Rapid Application Development at ABN Amro, shares the bank’s decade-long journey scaling Mendix.

With 25+ years at ABN Amro and deep roots in lean, agile, and platform engineering, Mark breaks down how to embed a low-code platform in a highly regulated, risk-averse environment.

He explains how ABN Amro balances innovation with governance using reusable enterprise components, centralized CI/CD, and a federated platform model, now recognized as a best practice. Mark also challenges common misconceptions about low-code’s scalability, ease of use, and developer readiness.

Whether you're building your first MVP or managing a portfolio of enterprise apps, this episode is packed with strategy, lessons learned, and practical guidance from one of the most mature Mendix implementations in European banking.

Website: itracrecruitment.com
Contact: Feroz Khan

THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC.

ITRAC is the only global staffing firm solely focused on Low-Code enablement, empowering organizations through expert Staffing, Recruitment, One-of-a-kind Training, and CoE Advisory.

We don’t just help you hire, we help you build, train, and scale.

As the only firm dedicated exclusively to Low-Code, we provide both contract and permanent professionals to organizations worldwide.

But talent is only part of the equation. That’s why we also deliver tailored training programs to upskill your team, whether they're new to Low-Code or looking to deepen their expertise, so they can hit the ground running and deliver results faster.

With unmatched industry insight and deep platform expertise, we support our customers through every phase of their Low-Code journey, from hiring to training to long-term success.

Whether you're building your team, scaling delivery, or planning your next career move, we’re here to enable your success.

No computer science degree.
No traditional dev background.
Today? Mendix MVP.

Chelsea Veenstra proves that with the right mindset and the right support, you can break into tech and thrive.

In this episode of the Drag & Drop Podcast, Mendix MVP Chelsea shares her unique journey from a non-technical business background to becoming a certified Mendix expert at Cape Digital Solutions. She discusses the power of mentorship, the importance of a safe culture for learning through mistakes, and the growing role of AI in development. Chelsea also explains why more women in tech isn’t just about diversity it’s about delivering better outcomes.

She opens up about her relocation from the Netherlands to Australia, the challenges of starting over in a market where low-code adoption is still emerging, and the excitement of helping shape its future through her work with Cape.

Whether you're looking to break into low-code, considering a bold career move abroad, or working to grow adoption in a new region, this episode is full of honest insights and real-world inspiration.

Website: itracrecruitment.com
Contact: Feroz Khan

THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC.

ITRAC is the only global staffing firm solely focused on Low-Code enablement, empowering organizations through expert Staffing, Recruitment, One-of-a-kind Training, and CoE Advisory.

We don’t just help you hire, we help you build, train, and scale.

As the only firm dedicated exclusively to Low-Code, we provide both contract and permanent professionals to organizations worldwide.

But talent is only part of the equation. That’s why we also deliver tailored training programs to upskill your team, whether they're new to Low-Code or looking to deepen their expertise, so they can hit the ground running and deliver results faster.

With unmatched industry insight and deep platform expertise, we support our customers through every phase of their Low-Code journey, from hiring to training to long-term success.

Whether you're building your team, scaling delivery, or planning your next career move, we’re here to enable your success.

Most enterprise low-code stories start in IT.
Not this one.

At Jabil, low-code was pulled in by operations and scaled globally across 100+ apps.

In this episode of the Drag & Drop Podcast, Kevin Ferreira, Mendix Product Owner at Jabil, shares how low-code became a catalyst for enterprise-wide transformation. He walks through how Jabil structured a global Center of Excellence aligned to regional operations, launched over 100 apps into production, and built a governance model that minimizes bureaucracy while maximizing impact.

Kevin also speaks candidly about early resistance from traditional developers, the importance of strong product ownership, lessons learned along the way, and how AI is now being embedded into their development workflows to drive even more speed and scale.

Whether you're leading a digital transformation or scaling low-code in a complex enterprise, this episode is packed with practical takeaways and real-world lessons.

Website: itracrecruitment.com
Contact: Feroz Khan

THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC.

ITRAC is the only global staffing firm solely focused on Low-Code enablement, empowering organizations through expert Staffing, Recruitment, One-of-a-kind Training, and CoE Advisory.

We don’t just help you hire, we help you build, train, and scale.

As the only firm dedicated exclusively to Low-Code, we provide both contract and permanent professionals to organizations worldwide.

But talent is only part of the equation. That’s why we also deliver tailored training programs to upskill your team, whether they're new to Low-Code or looking to deepen their expertise, so they can hit the ground running and deliver results faster.

With unmatched industry insight and deep platform expertise, we support our customers through every phase of their Low-Code journey, from hiring to training to long-term success.

Whether you're building your team, scaling delivery, or planning your next career move, we’re here to enable your success.

In this episode of the Drag & Drop Podcast, Ana Bandarra Baptista shares her powerful story of switching careers from a 16-year background in biomedical sciences to becoming a successful OutSystems developer.

Ana opens up about the steep learning curve of breaking into tech with no prior experience, learning to code while raising two kids, and finding her way in the world of enterprise low-code development. She speaks candidly about overcoming failure, fighting imposter syndrome, and how the mentorship of Nuno Reis and support from her husband helped her keep going.

Whether you're exploring a career change into tech, curious about OutSystems, or looking for real-life inspiration from someone who's kicking ass in a new field this episode is for you.

Website: itracrecruitment.com
Contact: Feroz Khan

THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC.

ITRAC is the only global staffing firm solely focused on Low-Code enablement, empowering organizations through expert Staffing, Recruitment, One-of-a-kind Training, and CoE Advisory.

We don’t just help you hire, we help you build, train, and scale.

As the only firm dedicated exclusively to Low-Code, we provide both contract and permanent professionals to organizations worldwide.

But talent is only part of the equation. That’s why we also deliver tailored training programs to upskill your team, whether they're new to Low-Code or looking to deepen their expertise, so they can hit the ground running and deliver results faster.

With unmatched industry insight and deep platform expertise, we support our customers through every phase of their Low-Code journey, from hiring to training to long-term success.

Whether you're building your team, scaling delivery, or planning your next career move, we’re here to enable your success.

Low-code isn’t replacing developers, it’s freeing them.

In this episode, Feroz is joined by Arjan Waardenburg, Solution Architect at OutSystems, to talk about how low-code has evolved and how OutSystems is challenging outdated perceptions, especially among traditional developers who may view it as a threat.

We dive into how AI is reshaping software development, influencing design decisions, and accelerating delivery. Arjan also shares key architectural considerations for building scalable solutions, the importance of positioning OutSystems in different markets, and why customer education is critical to overcoming skepticism, especially in more conservative regions.

Website: itracrecruitment.com
Contact: Feroz Khan

THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC.

ITRAC is the only global staffing firm solely focused on Low-Code enablement, empowering organizations through expert Staffing, Recruitment, One-of-a-kind Training, and CoE Advisory.

We don’t just help you hire, we help you build, train, and scale.

As the only firm dedicated exclusively to Low-Code, we provide both contract and permanent professionals to organizations worldwide.

But talent is only part of the equation. That’s why we also deliver tailored training programs to upskill your team, whether they're new to Low-Code or looking to deepen their expertise, so they can hit the ground running and deliver results faster.

With unmatched industry insight and deep platform expertise, we support our customers through every phase of their Low-Code journey, from hiring to training to long-term success.

Whether you're building your team, scaling delivery, or planning your next career move, we’re here to enable your success.