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This week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with OutSystems MVP, Afonso Carvalho. After a year of working with Java, Afonso considered leaving the tech industry to pursue his second passion: working with animals. However, a college friend introduced him to OutSystems. Initially, Afonso was unimpressed, dismissing the platform as too simple and basic to create anything substantial. But at his friend's insistence, he took a closer look. After building his first application, Afonso was convinced of its potential and decided to fully embrace a career as an OutSystems developer.In this episode, they discuss:👉🏽 Being introduced to computers at a young age.👉🏽 Frustrations of working with Java.👉🏽 Discovering OutSystems and first impressions. 👉🏽 Benefits of learning from a Senior rather than self-learning.👉🏽 Benefits of the OutSystems platform.👉🏽 Aspirations and Involvement in the OutSystems Community.Tell us what you loved about this Episode.Website: itracusa.comContact: Feroz Khan🎙️ This episode is brought to you by ITRAC.ITRAC builds AI-ready, low-code-enabled teams.We help organizations move from AI pilots to real production execution through:• Strategic Staffing• Enterprise AI & Low-Code Training• Agentic AI Bootcamps• CoE & Governance AdvisoryAI creates momentum.Execution creates advantage.Whether you're scaling delivery or building your AI capability — we help you build it right.

This week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Sunny Badwal, Digital Technical Specialist at Rolls-Royce. In 2020, Rolls-Royce Digital identified a rising need to explore low-code solutions. After careful consideration, they chose Power Platform due to its strong compatibility with their existing tools, initially building applications for engine build delays and shift handovers. As part of their ongoing growth, they are now in the discovery phase of incorporating Mendix to enhance integration with their Siemens toolsets. In this episode, they discuss:👉🏽 Discovering his passion for technology at a young age.👉🏽 Joining Rolls-Royce and adopting Power Platform.👉🏽 Exploring Mendix as an additional tool to integrate with Siemens toolsets.👉🏽 Mendix and Power Platform serving different purposes and not being competitors.👉🏽 Building a Learning Academy for Citizen Developers. 👉🏽 Responsible AI Usage at Rolls-Royce.Tell us what you loved about this Episode.Website: itracusa.comContact: Feroz Khan🎙️ This episode is brought to you by ITRAC.ITRAC builds AI-ready, low-code-enabled teams.We help organizations move from AI pilots to real production execution through:• Strategic Staffing• Enterprise AI & Low-Code Training• Agentic AI Bootcamps• CoE & Governance AdvisoryAI creates momentum.Execution creates advantage.Whether you're scaling delivery or building your AI capability — we help you build it right.

Bruce Buttles, CEO of Emids Low-Code, is a seasoned software engineer recognized for his pivotal role in integrating low-code platforms into major industries like healthcare. He discusses the initial skepticism surrounding low-code, his journey with OutSystems at Humana, and the evolution of low-code solutions amid AI advancements. Bruce emphasizes the breadth of options at Emids Low-Code and the company's mission as 'low-code sherpas.' The conversation also highlights the importance of balancing skepticism with an open mind in this rapidly changing tech landscape.

This week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Laura Hopkinson from OutSystems. Laura is a Senior Partner Alliance Leader, focusing on the federal government in the United States and collaborating with some of the world’s largest systems integrators and 8a partners that have significant federal business practices.Laura's career began when she was recruited by the federal government. She spent nearly a decade with the Department of Defense and the Department of the Air Force before transitioning to various high-tech startups, where she specialized in selling to the federal government. In this episode, they discuss: 👉🏽 The shift in perception of Low Code👉🏽 Digital Transformation in the Federal Government👉🏽 Partnerships and collaboration in the Federal Ecosystem👉🏽 The intersection of Low Code and AI👉🏽 Innovating citizen-facing experiencesTell us what you loved about this Episode.Website: itracusa.comContact: Feroz Khan🎙️ This episode is brought to you by ITRAC.ITRAC builds AI-ready, low-code-enabled teams.We help organizations move from AI pilots to real production execution through:• Strategic Staffing• Enterprise AI & Low-Code Training• Agentic AI Bootcamps• CoE & Governance AdvisoryAI creates momentum.Execution creates advantage.Whether you're scaling delivery or building your AI capability — we help you build it right.

50-100 Hours vs. 700-1000 Hours: What’s Your Preference?This week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Mitchel Mol, one of the latest MVPs from Mendix and Co-Owner at Blue Green Solutions. Mitchel is a developer with 18 years of experience, having started his career with high-code before transitioning to low-code. As someone who has greatly benefited from the Mendix community, Mitchel is passionate about giving back through training, meetups, and his monthly Mendix Ignite LinkedIn newsletter.In this episode, they discuss:👉🏽 Advantages of Low Code Development👉🏽 Transition to Blue Green Solutions👉🏽 Emphasis on Unit Testing and Knowledge Sharing👉🏽 The Future of Low Code and AI👉🏽 High Code vs. Low Code Communities👉🏽 Aspirations for Blue Green SolutionsTell us what you loved about this Episode.Website: itracusa.comContact: Feroz Khan🎙️ This episode is brought to you by ITRAC.ITRAC builds AI-ready, low-code-enabled teams.We help organizations move from AI pilots to real production execution through:• Strategic Staffing• Enterprise AI & Low-Code Training• Agentic AI Bootcamps• CoE & Governance AdvisoryAI creates momentum.Execution creates advantage.Whether you're scaling delivery or building your AI capability — we help you build it right.

Ever wondered how OutSystems leverages its own platform?This week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Eliot Cohen, the Director of Digital Transformation at OutSystems. Eliot leads the integration of digital technologies at OutSystems, utilizing platforms like Salesforce, NetSuite, and custom-built solutions. He discusses his strategies for optimizing these platforms to maximize their effectiveness, which in turn drives business success. Eliot also emphasizes the innovative integration of OutSystems solutions, enhancing the performance, speed, and efficiency of these systems, thereby significantly boosting their overall productivity.In this episode, they discuss:👉🏽 Elliot's journey to OutSystems.👉🏽 The transformational potential of OutSystems.👉🏽 The power of Low-Code and AI.👉🏽 Success stories with the OutSystems platform.👉🏽 AI-Infused solutions at OutSystems.👉🏽 Addressing skepticism and building awareness.👉🏽 Future plans and exciting developments.Tell us what you loved about this Episode.Website: itracusa.comContact: Feroz Khan🎙️ This episode is brought to you by ITRAC.ITRAC builds AI-ready, low-code-enabled teams.We help organizations move from AI pilots to real production execution through:• Strategic Staffing• Enterprise AI & Low-Code Training• Agentic AI Bootcamps• CoE & Governance AdvisoryAI creates momentum.Execution creates advantage.Whether you're scaling delivery or building your AI capability — we help you build it right.

This week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Mike Tarentino, who leads the Digital Business Advisory practice for Mendix in North America. His team assists customers in adopting the platform while aligning it with their broader strategic goals. They work closely with clients to identify the right KPIs, establish a solid foundation, and ensure the selection of applications that will yield a positive ROI from the platform.In this episode, they discuss:👉🏽 First Impressions of Mendix. 👉🏽 Impact of Siemens' Acquisition of Mendix. 👉🏽 Building Customer Confidence Amid Skepticism. 👉🏽 Overcoming Resistance from Traditional Development Teams.👉🏽 The Future of Low-Code Platforms and AI Integration.👉🏽 Upcoming Innovations and Strategic Focus Areas for Mendix. Tell us what you loved about this Episode.Website: itracusa.comContact: Feroz Khan🎙️ This episode is brought to you by ITRAC.ITRAC builds AI-ready, low-code-enabled teams.We help organizations move from AI pilots to real production execution through:• Strategic Staffing• Enterprise AI & Low-Code Training• Agentic AI Bootcamps• CoE & Governance AdvisoryAI creates momentum.Execution creates advantage.Whether you're scaling delivery or building your AI capability — we help you build it right.

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. Tell us what you loved about this Episode.Website: itracusa.comContact: Feroz Khan🎙️ This episode is brought to you by ITRAC.ITRAC builds AI-ready, low-code-enabled teams.We help organizations move from AI pilots to real production execution through:• Strategic Staffing• Enterprise AI & Low-Code Training• Agentic AI Bootcamps• CoE & Governance AdvisoryAI creates momentum.Execution creates advantage.Whether you're scaling delivery or building your AI capability — we help you build it right.

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.Tell us what you loved about this Episode.Website: itracusa.comContact: Feroz Khan🎙️ This episode is brought to you by ITRAC.ITRAC builds AI-ready, low-code-enabled teams.We help organizations move from AI pilots to real production execution through:• Strategic Staffing• Enterprise AI & Low-Code Training• Agentic AI Bootcamps• CoE & Governance AdvisoryAI creates momentum.Execution creates advantage.Whether you're scaling delivery or building your AI capability — we help you build it right.

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.Tell us what you loved about this Episode.Website: itracusa.comContact: Feroz Khan🎙️ This episode is brought to you by ITRAC.ITRAC builds AI-ready, low-code-enabled teams.We help organizations move from AI pilots to real production execution through:• Strategic Staffing• Enterprise AI & Low-Code Training• Agentic AI Bootcamps• CoE & Governance AdvisoryAI creates momentum.Execution creates advantage.Whether you're scaling delivery or building your AI capability — we help you build it right.