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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 OutSystemsand much more….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 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.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 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.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 chatting with Rene van Hofwegen, Mendix MVP and founder of the Low-code Academy. Rene's low-code journey kicked off 14 years back when he joined Mendix as a consultant/trainer, way back when the company was just a tight-knit crew of 30. Fueled by his love for teaching and helping others, he later founded his own business, the Low-code Academy.In this episode, they delve into:👉🏽 Rene’s early career as an airplane mechanic and then high school teacher👉🏽 How he came to know and work for Mendix as a trainer👉🏽 Crafting Mendix training and certification programs👉🏽 How Mendix has evolved over the years from using version 2.5 to 10.8👉🏽 Founding the Low Code Academy👉🏽 How individuals from traditional or non-IT backgrounds can learn Mendix👉🏽 Rene’s future goals and ambitions for his companyTell 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 chatting with Ricardo Rocha, who serves as the Managing Director for North America at Noesis. Noesis is a leading international technology consulting firm, boasting over 25 years of experience in providing innovative solutions to bolster companies' operations and digital evolution, boasting a robust low code offering in partnership with OutSystems.In this episode, they delve into:👉🏽 His Career in sales and marketing👉🏽 Relocating to the US with his wife and 3 young kids👉🏽 Noesis history with OutSystems👉🏽 Why customers value OutSystems👉🏽 Projects that Noesis are proud of👉🏽 OutSystems awareness in US vs EU👉🏽 Ricardo’s goals and ambitions for the USTell 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 chatting with Christopher Robin-Kennedy, the IT Systems Manager at Altrad Sparrows, a global leader in providing specialized equipment and integrated engineering services to the energy and industrial sectors. In this episode, they delve into:👉🏽 First impressions of Low Code & OutSystems👉🏽 His journey as the sole developer for his company over 4 years👉🏽 The motivations behind pursuing an MBA👉🏽 Benefits of AI Mentor Studio👉🏽 Exciting features he envisions for the platform👉🏽 How his collaboration with OutSystems has propelled his career forward👉🏽 Insights into why organizations should embrace Low CodeTell 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.

In the final episode of 2023, our conversation delves into Clark Swain's journey as the former CEO/President of Cloud Development Resources (CDR), a low-code consultancy that harnessed the potential of the OutSystems platform. Their focus was on delivering tailor-made web and mobile applications to clients spanning diverse industries and geographical regions. Clark spearheaded the company's strategic vision, expansion, and day-to-day operations from its establishment in March 2019 until its acquisition by EMIDS in December 2021.During our discussion, Clark shares the genesis of CDR, highlighting the distinguishing factors that set them apart. He sheds light on the process of building a multinational workforce of over 200 professionals across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Additionally, he details how ITRAC Recruitment played a pivotal role in sourcing top-tier OutSystems talent on a global scale.Furthermore, Clark provides insights into the decision-making process behind CDR's choice to sell the company and outlines the key considerations that contributed to a successful acquisition. He offers valuable advice and reflections for others aspiring to embark on a similar journey.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.

In this episode, we chat with Kasja Maksymiak, a Mendix MVP, about her journey with Low Code. Back in 2015, a classmate introduced her to Mendix, sparking her interest. While studying in the Netherlands, Kasja took on a part-time role as a Mendix Developer. After graduating, she explored opportunities in IoT and Cyber Security but realized her passion lay in developing with Mendix. So, she decided to return to it full-time.Kasja shares some standout features of the platform that have been incredibly useful for her and expresses her anticipation for future advancements. She's keen on attending User Groups in the Netherlands and Poland, and as one of the four women globally recognized as a Mendix MVP, she sheds light on her experiences as a woman in the low-code sphere. Kasja is actively involved in expanding the presence of women in technology through her initiative, Low Code Ladies.Excited about her new role as a Mendix MVP, Kasja is dedicated to empowering and advocating for women in the low-code space, striving to make a difference.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.

In this episode, we have a conversation with Greg Whitten, who is a Co-Founder of Accelerated Focus and the first OutSystems MVP in Canada. Greg shares his journey from being a high code developer using .Net for 20 years to discovering OutSystems. After experimenting with the platform, he became convinced it was the way forward. This led him to Co-Found Accelerated Focus with his 2 business partners. During our conversation, Greg delves into the trending topic of AI. He expresses a belief that it would be beneficial if AI could examine the code and applications you've created, and generate tests for them.  Greg also addresses a common concern among traditional developers who are considering a switch to Low Code. He emphasizes that shifting to Low Code doesn't mean starting from scratch. He believes that the skills acquired as a developer can be easily transferred because it's the developer's mindset that empowers their ability to develop, not solely the language or tool they use. 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.

In this episode, we have a conversation with US-based Mendix MVP Micah McMullen, who works as Director of Software Engineering at eXp Realty.Micah's journey with Mendix began a decade ago whilst working on a very old web portal which was causing several issues before his CTO at the time discovered Mendix and before he knew it, he was going through Mendix training and hasn’t looked back since. During our conversation, Micah reflects on the growth his witnessed in the Mendix Community in the United States since he started. He also talks about how he has expanded his own team by hiring both experienced Mendix Developers and traditional developers. He believes that those with a background in coding can become incredibly talented Mendix Developers.Micah's dedication to giving back to the community is evident as he expresses his strong desire to mentor and assist others in their Mendix journey, just as he was once aided when he was first getting started.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.