In 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 individuals and companies. James shares the immense satisfaction and pride he feels when someone from his training programs lands their first job as an OutSystems Developer. 

A big thank you to James who hasn’t been speaking English for very long, but he stepped out of his comfort zone to inspire others to do the same.

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In 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.

Beyond his work, Idlir also shares his deep commitment to the Power Platform community and his unwavering dedication to pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved with low-code development. He aspires to create solutions that genuinely impact people's lives, and he actively shares valuable insights through his YouTube channel, "Power Shot."

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• Enterprise AI & Low-Code Training
• Agentic AI Bootcamps
• CoE & Governance Advisory

AI creates momentum.
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In 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 code community and to further a widespread understanding of the value and potential of low code to drive business solutions. Derek also shares his view on the future of low-code and the potential interplay with emerging AI technologies such as ChatGPT. 

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• Agentic AI Bootcamps
• CoE & Governance Advisory

AI creates momentum.
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In 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. During our discussion, Menno shares his perspective on whether it's preferable to have a dedicated full-time designer or if one developer can effectively handle both aspects, especially considering the evolving landscape of the platform, including the introduction of Project Morpheus.

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• Agentic AI Bootcamps
• CoE & Governance Advisory

AI creates momentum.
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In 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 costs, and mitigate risks, all while combating shadow IT issues along with delving into the unique concept of AI Mentor, discussing its role in monitoring technical debt.

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• Agentic AI Bootcamps
• CoE & Governance Advisory

AI creates momentum.
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In 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. 

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AI creates momentum.
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In 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.

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• Agentic AI Bootcamps
• CoE & Governance Advisory

AI creates momentum.
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In 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 the role he thinks Generative AI will play.

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• Agentic AI Bootcamps
• CoE & Governance Advisory

AI creates momentum.
Execution creates advantage.

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In 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.

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• Strategic Staffing
• Enterprise AI & Low-Code Training
• Agentic AI Bootcamps
• CoE & Governance Advisory

AI creates momentum.
Execution creates advantage.

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In 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.

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We help organizations move from AI pilots to real production execution through:

• Strategic Staffing
• Enterprise AI & Low-Code Training
• Agentic AI Bootcamps
• CoE & Governance Advisory

AI creates momentum.
Execution creates advantage.

Whether you're scaling delivery or building your AI capability — we help you build it right.