Drag & Drop

This week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with OutSystems Solutions Architect, Andrew Borthwick. Born in Scotland, Andy has lived in several countries, including the USA, France, and England, before deciding to settle in Northern Ireland. After working in various IT roles, he first learned about OutSystems five years ago while working for Neueda (now Version 1). Initially expecting limitations, he was surprised by the platform's capabilities and saw its potential benefits for their customers. Now at Bridgeall, Andy is eager to help expand their OutSystems offerings in Scotland.

In this episode, they discuss:

👉🏽 Andy's travels and early career at P&G.
👉🏽 Customer success story using OutSystems.
👉🏽 How well graduates adapt to OutSystems compared to experienced developers. 
👉🏽 The unique strengths of the OutSystems platform.
👉🏽 The benefits of AI-assisted development with OutSystems. 
👉🏽 Efforts to increase OutSystems awareness in Scotland. 

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

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This week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Mendix Expert and MVP, Jérémie Degrave. Jérémie's journey into the IT world began early, influenced by his father's career at IBM. After travelling across three continents, he joined Ordina, where he first encountered Mendix. Impressed by the platform, he signed up and embarked on the learning path within a week.

Now, five years later, Jérémie is a driving force in the Mendix community in Belgium.

In this episode, they discuss:

👉🏽 His first impressions of the Mendix platform.
👉🏽 Mendix’s global reach.
👉🏽 Building a local community in Belgium.
👉🏽 Requesting Mendix to develop an AI tool for documenting complete logic processes.
👉🏽 The adoption of low-code solutions by Belgian companies.
👉🏽 His goal to support non-profit organizations using his Mendix expertise.

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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.

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This week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Helena Lameiro, an OutSystems MVP and Expert Engineer at NTT Data Portugal. After spending over 15 years in pharmacy, Helena encountered health issues that led her to consider a career change. She enrolled in a challenging OutSystems training program, designed for only the top performers to secure a job at the end. Helena excelled in the program and was offered a position at NTT Data. Since then, she has progressed from a junior developer to an expert developer. Her journey is an inspiring story for anyone contemplating a career change or transitioning to low-code development.

 In this episode, they discuss:

👉🏽 Transitioning from Pharmacy to IT.
👉🏽 Advice for New Developers Entering Low-Code Development.
👉🏽 Challenges New Developers Face in the Job Market.
👉🏽 Joining OutSystems User Groups in Australia.
👉🏽 Views on Low-Code and AI.
👉🏽 Advantages for Traditional Developers Using OutSystems.

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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 Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Simone Mink, the Digital Execution Practice Lead at Mendix. After spending five years in traditional development, Simone wanted to stay in tech but explore a new path. This desire led her to join Mendix over eight years ago. In her current role, she creates thought leadership content such as playbooks, articles, and innovative programs to bolster sales and promote widespread adoption. She also focuses on effectively integrating DEP (Digital Execution Practice), Mendix's methodology for digital transformation, into the platform and for their customers.

In this episode, they discuss:

 👉🏽 How she became a proficient coder without any prior IT experience.
 👉🏽 Joining Mendix after initially being skeptical of Low Code.
 👉🏽 Digital transformation through the lens of Low Code.
 👉🏽 Mendix's digital transformation initiatives.
 👉🏽 Challenges customers face in their digital transformation journey.
 👉🏽 Creating awareness for Women in Tech, LGBTQIA+ and neurodiversity.

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• 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.

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This week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Kyle Dumont, Senior Director of Digital Transformation and User Experience at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. Founded in 1873, Morgan Lewis is a global law firm with 31 offices across the United States, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. With more than 2,200 lawyers and specialists, the firm offers comprehensive corporate, transactional, litigation, and regulatory services to various industries.

In this episode, they delve into:

👉🏽 Early career challenges and the decision to return to studies.
👉🏽 Morgan Lewis' distinctive approach to helping its attorneys stand out.
👉🏽 The strategy and thought process behind partnering with OutSystems.
👉🏽 The details of the implementation.
👉🏽 How it’s changed the landscape for customers. 
👉🏽 The firm’s AI approach.
👉🏽 The benefits of Low Code for other businesses.

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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.

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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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We support enterprise teams through:

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

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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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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.

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

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

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

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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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.