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Episode 74 of Drag & Drop: Low Code Unplugged is now live! 🎙️ 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. and much more…. Catch the full episode on all major platforms now! 🎧 (Link in comments) #lowcode #outsystems #outsystemspartner #womenintech #careerchange

Episode 73 of Drag & Drop: Low Code Unplugged is now live! 🎙️ 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, such as the Digital Execution Program. 👉🏽 Challenges customers face in their digital transformation journey. 👉🏽 Creating awareness for Women in Tech, LGBTQIA+ & neurodiversity. and much more….   Catch the full episode on all major platforms now! 🎧 (Link in comments) #lowcode #mendix #digitaltransformation #womenintech #neurodiversity

Episode 72 of Drag & Drop: Low Code Unplugged is now live! 🎙️ 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. and much more…. Catch the full episode on all major platforms now! 🎧 (Link in comments) #lowcode #outsystems #outsystemspartner #ai #artificialintelligence #legal #legaltech

Episode 71 of Drag & Drop: Low Code Unplugged is now live! 🎙️ 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. and much more…. Catch the full episode on all major platforms now! 🎧 (Link in comments) #lowcode #outsystems #outsystemspartner #ai #artificialintelligence

Episode 70 of Drag & Drop: Low Code Unplugged is now live! 🎙️ 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. and much more…. Catch the full episode on all major platforms now! 🎧 (Link in comments) #lowcode #mendix #generativeai #artificalintelligence

Episode 69 of Drag & Drop: Low Code Unplugged is now live! 🎙️ 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. and much more…. Catch the full episode on all major platforms now! 🎧 (Link in comments) #lowcode #outsystems #outsystemspartner #community

Episode 68 of Drag & Drop: Low Code Unplugged is now live! 🎙️ 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. and much more…. Catch the full episode on all major platforms now! 🎧 (Link in comments) #lowcode #outsystems #outsystemspartner #community

Episode 66 of Drag & Drop: Low Code Unplugged is now live! 🎙️ 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. and much more…. Catch the full episode on all major platforms now! 🎧 (Link in comments) #lowcode #outsystems #outsystemspartner

Episode 65 of Drag & Drop: Low Code Unplugged is now live! 🎙️ 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. and much more…. Catch the full episode on all major platforms now! 🎧 (Link in comments) #lowcode #outsystems #outsystemspartner #outsystemsmvp #developers

Episode 64 of Drag & Drop: Low Code Unplugged Low Code Unplugged is now live! 🎙️ 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 (links provided below) 👉🏽 Miguel's Vision as VP of Developers at OutSystems and much more…. Catch the full episode on all major platforms now! 🎧 (Link in comments) #lowcode #outsystems #outsystemspartner #community #developer