Drag & Drop

Most CIOs say they want innovation. Few are truly set up to deliver it.

In this episode, Matthew Garst, Senior Vice President of Mendix in the Americas, explains how IT leaders can build scalable, future-ready foundations using low-code platforms, enterprise AI, and Centers of Excellence.

He shares practical insights on low-code adoption, integrating AI into enterprise applications, and how industries like manufacturing are transforming through intelligent automation. Matthew also addresses common low-code myths, the power of storytelling in tech sales, and why customer success stories are critical to driving business adoption.

Whether you're a CIO, VP of IT, or digital transformation leader, this episode breaks down what it really takes to move from pilot to enterprise scale.

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Contact: Feroz Khan

🎙️ This episode is brought to you by ITRAC.

ITRAC helps organizations build Enterprise AI capability.

We support enterprise teams through:

• Specialist AI & OutSystems Talent
• Enterprise AI Training & Enablement
• OutSystems Training & Solutions
• Enterprise AI Community

From developing your existing teams to finding specialist talent, ITRAC helps organizations build the skills and capability needed to adopt AI effectively.

ITRAC | Building Enterprise AI capability through talent, training and community.

This week, Feroz had the pleasure of speaking with Donald Sangweme, Senior Consultant at Deloitte.

In this conversation, Donald shares his inspiring journey from discovering OutSystems after a call with his uncle, to boldly showing up at their Atlanta office uninvited, hoping to learn more. That moment ignited a passion for low-code that took him from intern to tech lead.

We also dive into the incredible work he’s doing with the FIN Foundation, a nonprofit he founded to teach underserved youth in Zimbabwe how to build real-world applications using OutSystems. He explains how the foundation is helping bridge the opportunity gap through access to technology not just talent and empowering students to create meaningful solutions for their own communities.

Donald also shares how he’s using data and feedback to scale his nonprofit efforts efficiently, and why transparency and local impact are central to his mission.

Episode Highlights:

🔘 Discovering OutSystems

🔘 The FIN Foundation and Giving Back

🔘 Impact of Low-Code on Underserved Communities

🔘 Vision for Expansion

🔘 The FIN Project's Goals

🔘 The Impact of AI on Low-Code Development

🔘 Innovations in Nonprofit Management

🔘 The Future of Low-Code Development

Tune in now to hear how one developer is using his skills not just to build software, but to build futures.

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Website: itracusa.com
Contact: Feroz Khan

🎙️ This episode is brought to you by ITRAC.

ITRAC helps organizations build Enterprise AI capability.

We support enterprise teams through:

• Specialist AI & OutSystems Talent
• Enterprise AI Training & Enablement
• OutSystems Training & Solutions
• Enterprise AI Community

From developing your existing teams to finding specialist talent, ITRAC helps organizations build the skills and capability needed to adopt AI effectively.

ITRAC | Building Enterprise AI capability through talent, training and community.

This week, Feroz had the pleasure of speaking with Mendix MVP Jeroen Appel, Solution Architect and Mendix Expert at CLEVR.

We dive into his journey in low-code development and explore how Mendix is tackling the growing complexities of building scalable, secure applications, especially when deploying on platforms like AWS.

Jeroen shares why blending high-code practices with low-code is becoming essential, the critical role of soft skills in consultancy, and how AI is shaping the next phase of development. He also emphasizes the importance of peer reviews, strong design principles, and robust observability for quality assurance.

We also discuss how strategic partnerships, particularly with Snowflake and AWS are helping fuel Mendix’s growth.

Episode Highlights:

🔘 Consultancy Insights and Soft Skills Importance 

🔘 The Role of AI in Low-Code Development

🔘 Partnerships and their Strategic Importance 

🔘 Scalability and Security in AWS Deployments 

🔘 Maintaining Quality in Low-Code Projects

🔘 Designing for Scale: Understanding User Needs

🔘 The Importance of Peer Reviews and Learning

🔘 Overlooking Observability in Development

🔘 Managing Complexity in Low-Code Applications

🔘 Enhancing Low-Code Platforms with High-Code Practices

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Contact: Feroz Khan

🎙️ This episode is brought to you by ITRAC.

ITRAC helps organizations build Enterprise AI capability.

We support enterprise teams through:

• Specialist AI & OutSystems Talent
• Enterprise AI Training & Enablement
• OutSystems Training & Solutions
• Enterprise AI Community

From developing your existing teams to finding specialist talent, ITRAC helps organizations build the skills and capability needed to adopt AI effectively.

ITRAC | Building Enterprise AI capability through talent, training and community.

This week, Feroz had the pleasure of speaking with OutSystems Champion Edgar Ramos, who, fun fact, was the very first person to respond to him on LinkedIn when we launched ITRAC back in 2018. They stayed in touch over the years, and now we're proud to call him a colleague as he leads our training efforts here at ITRAC.

In this episode, Edgar shares his journey from tinkering with computers as a kid, to spending seven years in the Portuguese Air Force to building a career in the OutSystems world. We talk about the evolution of low-code, the misconceptions that still persist, and why training and education are essential to unlocking its true power. Edgar also shares why he’s so excited about our new, one-of-a-kind training bootcamps and how we’re bringing them to teams across the globe.

Episode Highlights:

🔘 Career Journey and Early Interests

🔘 Key Releases and Platform Evolution

🔘 Misconceptions About Low Code

🔘 OutSystems with AI

🔘 Why he joined us at ITRAC

🔘 Passion for Training and Education

🔘 Vision for ITRAC’s Training Program

🔘 Addressing Skepticism in Low Code

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Website: itracusa.com
Contact: Feroz Khan

🎙️ This episode is brought to you by ITRAC.

ITRAC helps organizations build Enterprise AI capability.

We support enterprise teams through:

• Specialist AI & OutSystems Talent
• Enterprise AI Training & Enablement
• OutSystems Training & Solutions
• Enterprise AI Community

From developing your existing teams to finding specialist talent, ITRAC helps organizations build the skills and capability needed to adopt AI effectively.

ITRAC | Building Enterprise AI capability through talent, training and community.

This week, Feroz had the pleasure of speaking with Stefan Weber, OutSystems MVP and Delivery Manager at Valantic.

In this episode, Stefan shares his journey into tech and how he discovered OutSystems, offering a thoughtful perspective on the growing momentum of low-code in Germany. We dive into common misconceptions, how low-code works alongside traditional development, and the role AI is beginning to play in shaping its future. Stefan also highlights the importance of community and shares his message for those still skeptical about low-code.

Episode Highlights:

🔘 Adoption of Low-Code in Germany

🔘 Misconceptions about Low-Code

🔘 Collaboration between Low-Code and Traditional Development
 
🔘 The future of Low-Code with AI
 
🔘 Bridging Development and Business needs
  
🔘 The Importance of Real-Time features
 
🔘 The Evolution of Low-Code in Germany
 
🔘 Addressing Skepticism towards Low-Code Solutions
 
🔘 Community Support and future aspirations

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Website: itracusa.com
Contact: Feroz Khan

🎙️ This episode is brought to you by ITRAC.

ITRAC helps organizations build Enterprise AI capability.

We support enterprise teams through:

• Specialist AI & OutSystems Talent
• Enterprise AI Training & Enablement
• OutSystems Training & Solutions
• Enterprise AI Community

From developing your existing teams to finding specialist talent, ITRAC helps organizations build the skills and capability needed to adopt AI effectively.

ITRAC | Building Enterprise AI capability through talent, training and community.

This week, Feroz had the pleasure of speaking with Sophie Bakker, Front-End Mendix Developer at InnSpire.

In this episode, Sophie shares her unique journey from studying film and television to building a career in tech through low-code development with Mendix. 

She talks about the early challenges she faced when switching careers and how she discovered a passion for front-end development. We also dive into the importance of mentorship, the evolving role of AI in tech, and the broader conversation around women in the industry.

Sophie offers thoughtful advice for anyone considering a career change and shares her take on the skepticism that still surrounds low-code platforms.

Episode Highlights: 

🔘 Transitioning from Media to IT

🔘 The Make IT Work Program

🔘 First client project and challenges

🔘 Finding passion in Front-End Development

🔘 Mentorship and growth in the workplace

🔘 Navigating career transitions

🔘 Exploring Mendix features

🔘 AI in Development

🔘 Women in Technology

🔘 Embracing change and Low Code

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Website: itracusa.com
Contact: Feroz Khan

🎙️ This episode is brought to you by ITRAC.

ITRAC helps organizations build Enterprise AI capability.

We support enterprise teams through:

• Specialist AI & OutSystems Talent
• Enterprise AI Training & Enablement
• OutSystems Training & Solutions
• Enterprise AI Community

From developing your existing teams to finding specialist talent, ITRAC helps organizations build the skills and capability needed to adopt AI effectively.

ITRAC | Building Enterprise AI capability through talent, training and community.

This week, Feroz had the pleasure of speaking with Robert Carter, Team Lead, Expert Services at OutSystems.

In this episode, Robert shares his journey from discovering computers at an early age to becoming a leader in low-code delivery. He reflects on the evolution of technology, the growing complexity of enterprise software, and how OutSystems is helping teams scale with speed and structure.

We dive into the importance of best practices in successful low-code projects, the platform’s transition and how this shift is driving better performance and user experience. Robert also shares his view on what makes a great developer, how he approaches hiring, and the kind of skepticism he still encounters when promoting low-code.

Throughout the conversation, he shares practical insights and success stories that showcase the real-world impact of low-code done right.

Episode Highlights:

🔘 Common misconceptions about Low-Code

🔘 Scaling challenges and Best Practices

🔘 Team Structure and Cross-Functional Teams

🔘 The Small Batch Approach to Deployment

🔘 Effective Testing Strategies in Software Development

🔘 The Importance of Code Reviews and Peer Reviews

🔘 Navigating Customer Pushback on Best Practices

🔘 The Evolution of OutSystems and future Innovations

🔘 Hiring the Perfect Developer: Insights and Criteria

🔘 Addressing Skepticism towards Low-Code Development

In my view, Robert is one of the most knowledgeable experts in the OutSystems community. This is a must-listen episode packed with valuable insights for anyone working with or exploring OutSystems. 

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Website: itracusa.com
Contact: Feroz Khan

🎙️ This episode is brought to you by ITRAC.

ITRAC helps organizations build Enterprise AI capability.

We support enterprise teams through:

• Specialist AI & OutSystems Talent
• Enterprise AI Training & Enablement
• OutSystems Training & Solutions
• Enterprise AI Community

From developing your existing teams to finding specialist talent, ITRAC helps organizations build the skills and capability needed to adopt AI effectively.

ITRAC | Building Enterprise AI capability through talent, training and community.

In this special episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Mendix CEO Raymond Kok at their Rotterdam headquarters to explore the evolving landscape of low-code development.

Ray shares his unique journey from mechanical engineering into the world of software, his early discovery of low-code, and his pivotal role in Mendix’s acquisition by Siemens. We unpack customer feedback, strategies for overcoming skepticism, and his long-term vision for scaling the platform globally.

Ray also emphasizes the critical role of governance in low-code adoption and offers his perspective on market dynamics between the US and Europe. The conversation dives into the integration of generative AI with low-code, showcasing how it drives productivity and democratizes development.

From the evolving role of developers in an AI-powered world to the confusion still surrounding AI in the low-code space, Ray brings clarity and insight. We also touch on the importance of community and partner ecosystems and his excitement around the upcoming release of Mendix 11.

Episode Highlights:

🔘 Ray's background and journey into Software

🔘 Discovery of Low Code and its potential

🔘 The acquisition of Mendix by Siemens

🔘 Transition to Mendix CEO and vision

🔘 Scaling Mendix and future aspirations

🔘 Challenges in Scaling and Execution

🔘 Market Dynamics: US vs Europe

🔘 The Intersection of Generative AI and Low-Code Development

🔘 The Future of Developers in an AI-Driven World

🔘 The role of Community in Mendix's success

Tell us what you loved about this Episode.

Website: itracusa.com
Contact: Feroz Khan

🎙️ This episode is brought to you by ITRAC.

ITRAC helps organizations build Enterprise AI capability.

We support enterprise teams through:

• Specialist AI & OutSystems Talent
• Enterprise AI Training & Enablement
• OutSystems Training & Solutions
• Enterprise AI Community

From developing your existing teams to finding specialist talent, ITRAC helps organizations build the skills and capability needed to adopt AI effectively.

ITRAC | Building Enterprise AI capability through talent, training and community.

This week, Feroz had the pleasure of speaking with Neil Hones, Staff Engineer at Paradigm Solutions.

In this episode, Neil shares his unique journey from studying industrial engineering to becoming a Mendix expert. He discusses his learning process in low-code development, the importance of problem-solving skills, and the evolving landscape of low-code platforms, including the impact of AI. Neil also offers insights on maintaining professional relationships, working abroad in South Korea, and building effective development teams.

He opens up about his brief career as a professional poker player and how the need for structure, contribution, and growth ultimately led him back to the tech industry.

Episode Highlights:

🔘 Journey into Mendix and early Experiences

🔘 Perceptions of Low-Code Development

🔘 AI's role in Low-Code Development

🔘 The reality of professional Poker life

🔘 The importance of networking and community

🔘 Cultural insights from working in Korea

🔘 Innovative ideas for Mendix Applications

🔘 Addressing skepticism towards Low-Code Development

Tell us what you loved about this Episode.

Website: itracusa.com
Contact: Feroz Khan

🎙️ This episode is brought to you by ITRAC.

ITRAC helps organizations build Enterprise AI capability.

We support enterprise teams through:

• Specialist AI & OutSystems Talent
• Enterprise AI Training & Enablement
• OutSystems Training & Solutions
• Enterprise AI Community

From developing your existing teams to finding specialist talent, ITRAC helps organizations build the skills and capability needed to adopt AI effectively.

ITRAC | Building Enterprise AI capability through talent, training and community.

This week, Feroz had the pleasure of speaking with Taka Torimoto, Lead Solutions Architect at OutSystems. 

Some may know him as Neo from the OutSystems One Conference, but in this conversation, Taka takes us on his journey from his early love for robotics, which sparked a lifelong passion for innovation. He shares how he discovered low code, his transition into the OutSystems ecosystem, and the cultural nuances of working and building community in Japan.

Taka addresses common misconceptions about low-code development, the importance of architecture, and how to effectively bridge the gap between business and technical teams. He also dives into the growing role of AI in software development, reflects on the evolution of low-code adoption, and offers advice for developers navigating this fast-changing landscape.

Episode Highlights:

🔘 Early Career and Technology Passion

🔘 Discovering Low Code and OutSystems

🔘 Helping build the OutSystems Community in Japan

🔘 Misconceptions about Low-Code Development

🔘 Architectural Considerations in Low Code

🔘 Bridging Technical and Business Perspectives

🔘 The Impact of AI on Development 

🔘 Defining Low Code beyond the Buzzword

Tell us what you loved about this Episode.

Website: itracusa.com
Contact: Feroz Khan

🎙️ This episode is brought to you by ITRAC.

ITRAC helps organizations build Enterprise AI capability.

We support enterprise teams through:

• Specialist AI & OutSystems Talent
• Enterprise AI Training & Enablement
• OutSystems Training & Solutions
• Enterprise AI Community

From developing your existing teams to finding specialist talent, ITRAC helps organizations build the skills and capability needed to adopt AI effectively.

ITRAC | Building Enterprise AI capability through talent, training and community.