This week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Donald Monpas, Principal OutSystems Architect at Wodify. After several years as a traditional programmer, Don was introduced to OutSystems by his boss at the time. Initially, he was unimpressed, feeling that the platform lacked the control he was used to. However, when he was assigned to an OutSystems project in 2017, he discovered the platform's extensive capabilities. This in-depth experience changed his perspective, making him appreciate the flexibility and power of the platform.

In this episode, they delve into:

👉🏽 Composting and playground park crawls with his kids.
👉🏽 First impression of the OutSystems platform.
👉🏽 Favourite features of the platform.
👉🏽 Preferred ways to use AI.
👉🏽 Advice for junior developers using AI.
👉🏽 Most interesting projects he has been involved in.
👉🏽 Why traditional developers should consider OutSystems.

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This week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Hamzah Asmall, General Manager: Digitalisation at Al Baraka Bank South Africa. Al Baraka Bank is a subsidiary of Bahrain-based Al Baraka Group, a global leader in Islamic banking. Islamic banking offers alternatives to traditional banking, emphasizing risk-sharing, transparency, integrity, and social responsibility. Unlike conventional banks, Islamic banks operate as traders, investors, leasers, and service providers to their clients. 

In this episode, they delve into:

👉🏽 Identifying the key drivers for change
👉🏽 Why Low Code emerged as a solution.
👉🏽 Evaluating the vendor selection process and the decision to choose Mendix. 
👉🏽 Detailing the implementation process.
👉🏽 Addressing resistance from traditional developers towards Low Code.
👉🏽 Key Mendix features that have benefited the business.
👉🏽 Developing knowledge bots with Generative AI. 

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This week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Andreia Tulcidás, Community Engagement Lead at OutSystems. Over the past five and a half years, Andreia has been an integral part of the OutSystems Community Team. In her role, she oversees a team dedicated to fostering strong connections with the developer community, ensuring their ongoing excitement and motivation in their journey with OutSystems. Additionally, Andreia has played a pivotal role in orchestrating beloved events such as the One Conference held across various regions in 2023, and the eagerly anticipated upcoming event in Amsterdam in 2024.

In this episode, they delve into:
 
👉🏽 Andreia's journey into Community Engagement. 
👉🏽 The integral role of Community in OutSystems' Mission and Values. 
👉🏽 The advantages of Community Engagement for OutSystems and its users. 
👉🏽 Navigating the transition from in-person to remote events amid the pandemic.
👉🏽 A sneak peek into what's in store for Developer Days & One Conference this year.
👉🏽 Valuable insights for those interested in pursuing a career in Community Engagement.

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This week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Richard Tilbury, Director of Development at Personal Group. Personal Group specializes in offering benefits and services geared towards enhancing employee health, wellbeing, and engagement through their award-winning platform, Hapi. 

Richard is also a key member of the London OutSystems User Group which has led to him becoming an OutSystems Champion for his contribution to the community.

In this episode, they delve into:

👉🏽 The rationale behind selecting Low Code for developing Hapi.
👉🏽 The decision-making process that led to choosing OutSystems as the platform.
👉🏽 The hurdles encountered in persuading developers to embrace Low Code methodology.
👉🏽 Evaluating both the challenges and successes experienced with Hapi.
👉🏽 Highlighting the standout features within the platform.
👉🏽 Perspectives on the comparison between Traditional Development and Low Code approaches.

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This week, Feroz Khan had the opportunity to chat with Senior Mendix Developer, Liam Hanninen. Liam's journey began with a profound interest in psychology and criminology, driven by his fascination with prisoner rehabilitation. However, after interning at several prisons, he struggled to find career paths that resonated with his passion. It was during this search that he stumbled upon programming. Starting with Python, Liam's journey led him to his first professional role, where he was introduced to Mendix.

In this episode, they delve into:

👉🏽 First impressions of Mendix.  
👉🏽 Appreciation of certain Mendix features.
👉🏽 View on new AI capabilities.
👉🏽 Improvements he would like to see in the platform.
👉🏽 Message to those who don’t believe in low-code.  
👉🏽 How low code can accelerate your career. 

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This week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of engaging in a conversation with Sezen de Bruijn, a Lead Solution Architect at OutSystems in the Netherlands. Sezen actively promotes the benefits of OutSystems to businesses considering Low Code solutions, while also providing valuable guidance to experienced users to maximize their platform experience.

In this episode, they delve into:

👉🏽 Key drivers for companies considering OutSystems.
👉🏽 Clarifying company misconceptions surrounding Low Code.
👉🏽 Exploring customer inquiries on AI.
👉🏽 Insights and opinions on ODC. 
👉🏽 ODC open days & what's in store. 
👉🏽 What is the community saying about ODC. 

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This week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of chatting with OutSystems MVP, Remco Dekkinga. Remco started his career as a Visual FoxPro Developer before becoming one of the early adopters of OutSystems in the Netherlands way back in 2006. Since then, he has been an integral member of the Dutch OutSystems community by sharing his knowledge and insights through writing articles, co-organizing OutSystems User Groups and speaking at several events. Last year Remco decided it was time for him to start his own company, Evergreen IT. 

In this episode, they delve into:

👉🏽 Initial impressions of OutSystems.
👉🏽 Significant advances in the platform from 2006 to Present.
👉🏽 What excites him most about OutSystems' latest releases for ODC.
👉🏽 Highlighting projects that bring the most pride from involvement.
👉🏽 Exploring the growing acceptance of Low-Code among companies.
👉🏽 Why high code developers are missing an opportunity by not trying Low-Code.
👉🏽 Discussing the timing and motivations behind starting his own company, alongside future ambitions.

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This week, Feroz Khan had the privilege of chatting with Miguel Baltazar, the VP of Developers at OutSystems. Miguel's journey with OutSystems began over 20 years ago, when Paulo Rosado, shared his vision of revolutionizing application development. Upon witnessing the initial framework of the IDE and its integration capabilities, Miguel was deeply convinced of the potential to create a platform that enables rapid visual creation and delivery of applications.

Throughout this period, Miguel has held various pivotal roles within the company, including being among the first individuals to introduce OutSystems to Silicon Valley, USA.

In this episode, they delve into: 

👉🏽 Exploring OutSystems and its Mission
👉🏽 Evolution of the OutSystems Platform Over 20 Years
👉🏽 Unpacking the Benefits of Low Code Development
👉🏽 Encouraging Traditional Developers to Embrace Low Code and its Career Acceleration Potential
👉🏽 Addressing Concerns about OutSystems Pricing and Migration from OS11 to ODC
👉🏽 Exciting New Features: Event-Driven Architecture and AI Integration
👉🏽 Community Initiatives to Anticipate in 2024 
👉🏽 Miguel's Vision as VP of Developers at OutSystems

and much more….

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This week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of chatting with Mendix Developer, Max Manoehoetoe. Max's introduction to Mendix occurred during a sabbatical from his Computer Science studies, when he ventured to the Netherlands and secured a position at Casix. Following a year-long tenure there, he opted to return to the UK, where he currently serves as a valuable member of PWC's Mendix Centre of Excellence team, all while continuing his academic pursuits.

In this episode, they delve into:

👉🏽 Initial Impressions of Mendix.

👉🏽 Balancing full-time work and studies and the motivations behind it.

👉🏽 Studying traditional code whilst working with Low Code.

👉🏽 Advocating for Mendix and Low Code adoption among peers at university.

👉🏽 How Low Code has accelerated his career.

👉🏽 Appreciating Mendix Marketplace Modules and Anticipating Postman Integration.

👉🏽 How can people start a career off as a Mendix developer.

👉🏽 Insights and Advice for Graduates Venturing into the Low Code Space.

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AI creates momentum.
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This week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of chatting with OutSystems Champion, Nivaldo Pereira. Nivaldo's journey with OutSystems began when he landed his first job in Portugal. Despite facing initial hurdles, he persevered, carving out a successful career path. Nivaldo's passion extends beyond personal achievement; he is deeply committed to promoting OutSystems in his homeland of Cape Verde, as well as in Guinea-Bissau and other Portuguese-speaking African nations, aiming to spark greater adoption and awareness of the platform. Additionally, Nivaldo hopes that by showcasing talent from these regions, companies will recognize and tap into the rich pool of potential waiting to be discovered.

In this episode, they delve into:

👉🏽 Why opting for a boot camp is advantageous over self-learning in the early stages of your OutSystems career.
👉🏽 Gaining a deeper appreciation for OutSystems while working with traditional code.
👉🏽 The PALOP Project, aimed at introducing OutSystems to Portuguese-speaking African countries.
👉🏽 Expressing enthusiasm for OutSystems Aggregate & Lifetime functionalities.
👉🏽 Insights into desired enhancements for the platform.
👉🏽 The "Rafa OutSystems challenge," recommended for skeptics of low-code development.

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• Agentic AI Bootcamps
• CoE & Governance Advisory

AI creates momentum.
Execution creates advantage.

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