Drag & Drop: Low Code Unplugged

ITRAC - Low Code Staffing Experts

With this podcast our aim is to increase awareness and appreciation of Low Code and its impact and benefits to the market, and how early adoption is giving a competitive edge to businesses worldwide. Low Code is the future of software development but what is Low Code without its Developers, so this season I will be speaking to all levels of developers across the globe who have taken the career choice of working with Low Code platforms. There is a severe shortage of resources in this area and we are looking to help bridge that gap by raising interest and awareness amongst Developers to look at this exciting technology.

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Episodes

Ep 95 - Russell Youngblood, Senior Solutions Architect at OutSystems
Nov 13 2024
Ep 95 - Russell Youngblood, Senior Solutions Architect at OutSystems
This week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Russell Youngblood, a Senior Solutions Architect at OutSystems. Russellโ€™s technology career began in the mid-90s, during which he worked with a range of technologies, including ASP.NET, ColdFusion, and Java. Over his seven years with OutSystems, he started on the training team, helping new customers succeed in their early stages of application development. He then transitioned to Pre-Sales, and now, as a Senior Solutions Architect, he collaborates closely with OutSystems Account Executives, engages with prospective clients, and offers technical expertise throughout the sales and evaluation process.In this episode, they discuss:๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ Russell's journey in technology๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ Training and developer resistance๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ Impact of Low-Code on businesses๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ Common pain points in development๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ AI Integration in Low-Code Development๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ Future of OutSystems and Developer SuccessTHIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC STAFFING. We are a leading staffing solutions firm that solely specializes in supplying both contract and permanent Low Code professionals to organizations globally. Our approach is based on a simple philosophy: to do one thing and do it well โ€“ thatโ€™s why our Low Code knowledge is unrivalled, and our market insights unique.Website: itracrecruitment.com Contact Feroz Khan
Ep 90 - Rodrigo Sousa Coutinho, Co-Founder and AI Product Manager at OutSystems
Oct 9 2024
Ep 90 - Rodrigo Sousa Coutinho, Co-Founder and AI Product Manager at OutSystems
This week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Rodrigo Sousa Coutinho, Co-Founder and AI Product Manager at OutSystems. Since co-founding the company in 2001, Rodrigo has been instrumental in shaping its vision and product design. From the start, he has focused on finding innovative, pragmatic ways to accelerate the delivery of enterprise applications. Today, he is at the forefront of integrating AI into the platform, driving unprecedented developer productivity and enabling customers to fully leverage cutting-edge AI technologies. One exciting example is the much-anticipated Project Morpheus, which will be showcased at next week's One Conference in Amsterdam.In this episode, they discuss:๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ Wearing multiple hats during his 20+ years with OutSystems๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ Overcoming skepticism and building relationships in the early days๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ The power of real customer success stories๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ The benefits of AI features in Low Code development๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ Challenges faced and proudest moments at OutSystems๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ Project Morpheus and advancing AI capabilitiesTHIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC STAFFING. We are a leading staffing solutions firm that solely specializes in supplying both contract and permanent Low Code professionals to organizations globally. Our approach is based on a simple philosophy: to do one thing and do it well โ€“ thatโ€™s why our Low Code knowledge is unrivalled, and our market insights unique.Website: itracrecruitment.com Contact Feroz Khan
Ep 88 - Cal Watson, Solutions Architect at Mendix
Sep 25 2024
Ep 88 - Cal Watson, Solutions Architect at Mendix
This week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Cal Watson, a Solutions Architect at Mendix. Cal's programming journey began at the young age of 12 when his family got their first computer, he naturally became the go-to tech support, figuring out how everything worked. This sparked his passion for technology, which ultimately led him to pursue a career as a developer. As a traditional developer, Cal always approached his work with a craftsman's mindset. However, it wasn't until his interview with Mendixโ€”where he had to build something hands-onโ€”that he truly recognized the power of low-code.In this episode, they discuss:๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ Common challenges in Financial Services and Insurance๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ Key features of the Mendix Platform for BFSI clients๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ How Mendix addresses security and compliance concerns๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ Low-Code adoption and overcoming skepticism๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ The role of AI in Low-Code development๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ Tips for traditional developers embracing Low-CodeTHIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC STAFFING. We are a leading staffing solutions firm that solely specializes in supplying both contract and permanent Low Code professionals to organizations globally. Our approach is based on a simple philosophy: to do one thing and do it well โ€“ thatโ€™s why our Low Code knowledge is unrivalled, and our market insights unique.Website: itracrecruitment.com Contact Feroz Khan
Ep 85 - Mohammed Abulhaija, Regional Growth Manager at Novigo Solutions
Sep 4 2024
Ep 85 - Mohammed Abulhaija, Regional Growth Manager at Novigo Solutions
This week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Mohammed Abulhaija, an OutSystems Champion and Regional Growth Manager at Novigo Solutions in Saudi Arabia. After completing his MBA, Mohammed moved to KSA, where he held various roles, including Oracle Developer, Project Manager, and Business Analyst. His career then took him across multiple countries before he settled back in Saudi Arabia in 2019. It was here that he discovered Low-Code and OutSystems, and since then, he has become a key figure in the KSA OutSystems community. He is also the proud author of the first-ever Arabic book on OutSystems.In this episode, they discuss:๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ Why he moved from Jordan to KSA๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ How the low-code community in KSA has grown rapidly๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ OutSystems standing out for its focus on developer experience๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ OutSystems AI capabilities ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ Driving Digital Transformation in the GCC with Low-Code๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ Selecting the Right Platform and Partner for Low-Code SuccessTHIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC STAFFING. We are a leading staffing solutions firm that solely specializes in supplying both contract and permanent Low Code professionals to organizations globally. Our approach is based on a simple philosophy: to do one thing and do it well โ€“ thatโ€™s why our Low Code knowledge is unrivalled, and our market insights unique.Website: itracrecruitment.com Contact Feroz Khan
Ep 82 - Sunny Badwal, Digital Technical Specialist at Rolls-Royce
Aug 14 2024
Ep 82 - Sunny Badwal, Digital Technical Specialist at Rolls-Royce
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:๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ Discovering his passion for technology at a young age.๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ Joining Rolls-Royce and adopting Power Platform.๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ Exploring Mendix as an additional tool to integrate with Siemens toolsets.๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ Mendix and Power Platform serving different purposes and not being competitors.๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ Building a Learning Academy for Citizen Developers. ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ Responsible AI Usage at Rolls-Royce.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC STAFFING. We are a leading staffing solutions firm that solely specializes in supplying both contract and permanent Low Code professionals to organizations globally. Our approach is based on a simple philosophy: to do one thing and do it well โ€“ thatโ€™s why our Low Code knowledge is unrivalled, and our market insights unique.Website: itracrecruitment.com Contact Feroz Khan
Ep 81 - Bruce Buttles, CEO at Emids Low-Code
Aug 7 2024
Ep 81 - Bruce Buttles, CEO at Emids Low-Code
This week, Feroz Khan had the pleasure of speaking with Bruce Buttles, the CEO of Emids Low-Code. Bruce, a software engineer at heart, brings a wealth of experience across multiple industries and is particularly well-known in the low-code space for his role in introducing OutSystems to Humana, a top-five U.S. healthcare company.Earlier this year, Bruce joined Emids Low-Code with the aim of expanding their innovative work across various industries to a broader customer base. To achieve this, they have diversified their offerings beyond OutSystems to include several leading low-code platforms. Emids Low-Code positions itself as "low-code sherpas," guiding customers through the complex low-code landscape to find the right solutions.In this episode, they discuss:๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ Initial skepticism towards Low Code๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ Introducing OutSystems to Humana๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ Challenges of convincing others about Low Code๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ The Future of Low Code and the Role of AI๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ Objectives at Emids Low Code ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ Diversifying into other Low Code platformsTHIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC STAFFING. We are a leading staffing solutions firm that solely specializes in supplying both contract and permanent Low Code professionals to organizations globally. Our approach is based on a simple philosophy: to do one thing and do it well โ€“ thatโ€™s why our Low Code knowledge is unrivalled, and our market insights unique.Website: itracrecruitment.com Contact Feroz Khan