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ITRAC - Low Code Staffing & Training Experts

The Future Is AI + Low-Code. Let’s Talk About It.This podcast is all about what’s next in software development.We explore how AI and Low-Code are reshaping how apps are built, who builds them, and what’s possible when you rethink the rules.Each week, we sit down with developers, architects, tech leaders, and change-makers to unpack real-world stories from career pivots to enterprise transformation.Whether you’re scaling systems, scaling teams, or just scaling yourself, this show’s for you.

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39:56

From First App to Lasting Impact: Daniel Lourenço on...

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2025/11/12

Buying a platform is easy. Building value on it takes strategy, structure, and champions. In this season’s final episode of Drag & Drop, Daniel Lourenço shares his remarkable 20-year journey at OutSystems from developer to leading the expansion in Asia-Pacific, to driving global customer success. We unpack what truly makes customers succeed with OutSystems: from choosing the right first project to building internal champions, and why owning your platform internally is key to long-term s...

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31:58

Sam Riggleman on Building Africa’s Most Advanced...

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2025/11/05

Technology can’t replace compassion, but it can amplify it. In this powerful episode of Drag & Drop, Sam Riggleman shares how The Luke Commission (TLC) built Luvelo, a mobile-first enterprise suite transforming healthcare delivery across Eswatini and beyond. What began as a few spreadsheets and manual processes evolved into one of Africa’s most advanced low-code healthcare ecosystems, 40+ live applications, zero-downtime deployments, and a multi-tenant architecture built entirely on Out...

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19:01

Why Mendix 11 Is a Game-Changer for Developers |...

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2025/10/29

AI is rewriting the rules of software, and low-code is becoming the language it speaks. In this Drag & Drop Podcast episode, Romil Gaurav shares his journey from a Java developer to an Enterprise Architect leading digital transformation with Mendix across the U.S. and Canada. We dive into the shift from traditional coding to low-code, the arrival of Mendix 11, and how AI and agentic architectures are redefining what “enterprise-grade” really means. Key takeaways: 🔘 Why Mendix 11 is

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47:31

Developers Who Master Agentic AI Will Lead the Future...

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2025/10/22

From the Navy to Next-Gen AI Architect. In this Drag & Drop episode, Tiago Rodrigues shares his journey from a military career in the Portuguese Navy to becoming a Lead OutSystems Architect and how discipline, teamwork, and adaptability helped him thrive in the world of low-code. We dive into the mindset shift required to move from traditional development to low-code, the rise of Agentic AI, and why understanding protocols like MCP and tools like Agent Workbench will define the next gen...

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32:44

Building an Enterprise App Factory with Mendix |...

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2025/10/16

🚨 Everyone’s building apps. Few are building an app factory. Without governance and shared patterns, low-code scales chaos—not capability. In this Drag & Drop episode, Jason Miles, former Mendix Platform Lead at PwC, shares how he built a Mendix Center of Excellence and Community of Practice that turned app delivery from ad-hoc projects into a repeatable, secure, enterprise-grade capability. We unpack how he scaled Mendix across business units, balanced speed with compliance, and proved

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34:58

Inside The Arch Company’s OutSystems Journey | Mark...

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2025/10/08

Everyone’s racing to add AI. Few are fixing the foundations first. Without clear governance, roadmaps, and delivery discipline, AI doesn’t accelerate transformation; it exposes the cracks. In this episode of the Drag & Drop Podcast, Mark Bradley, Head of Systems & Innovation at The Arch Company, shares how they’re using OutSystems to modernize operations, improve customer experience, and build Keystone, their enterprise platform, fast and safely. We unpack roadmap design, in-house ...

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32:30

AI Doesn’t Scale Without Guardrails | Maarten...

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2025/10/01

Everyone’s racing to launch AI. Few know how to govern it. Without structure, guardrails, and the right platform strategy, AI doesn’t scale; it stalls. In this Drag & Drop episode, Maarten Nelissen, who leads Valcon’s 130-person low-code capability, shares how Valcon built a multi-platform practice spanning Mendix, Power Platform, Appian, Pega, and UiPath while maintaining consistent delivery through shared playbooks, app factories, and governance models. We explore how AI + low-code toge...

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35:47

95% of AI Projects Fail - How OutSystems Helps...

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2025/09/24

🚨 95% of AI projects fail. In this Drag & Drop Podcast episode, John Ferguson, Global Head of Solution Architecture at OutSystems, breaks down how enterprises land in the 5% taking AI + low-code from pilots to real impact by bridging the gap between POCs and enterprise-grade production with the governance, guardrails, and scale leaders demand. We cover how this translates into business outcomes, P&L impact, risk reduction, and customer retention, and how Mentor and Agent Workbench

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43:42

Mendix Capture the Flag: Why AI Makes App Security...

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2025/09/17

Capture the Flag isn’t just a challenge; it’s a security wake-up call. Low-code lets you build fast, but without the right mindset, you can just as quickly create an unsafe app. That’s why Mendix Capture the Flag (CTF) has evolved into a global security movement with over 700 participants, satellite locations worldwide, and hands-on challenges that force every developer to think like a hacker before the hackers think of you. In my first-ever group episode of the Drag & Drop Podcast, I ...

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55:53

Driving Partner-Led Value in a GenAI World | Luis...

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2025/09/10

🚨 The partner model is being rewritten. Margin compression, shifting customer expectations, and the rise of GenAI mean one thing: Implementation alone won’t cut it anymore. OutSystems partners who win in this new era are the ones who: ✔ Lead with customer value ✔ Prove outcomes fast with pilots and rapid prototyping ✔ Embrace AI-driven solution plays instead of traditional services In this episode of the Drag & Drop Podcast, Luis Eduardo Giraldo, VP of Partners & Alliances

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42:38

Proof Beats Slides: Paulo Fernandes on Low-Code, AI,...

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2025/09/03

Proof beats slides. Put your team hands-on for a week. Skeptics don’t flip with decks. They flip when they see what can be built in days, not months. In this episode of Drag & Drop Podcast, Paulo Alvarez Fernandes, Lead Solutions Architect at OutSystems, reflects on 8+ years with the platform, showing why proof beats slides, why understanding customer needs is everything, and how AI is reshaping the future of low-code. Key takeaways: 🔘 Why low-code is about productivity, not

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51:46

Why Most AI Projects Fail and How Low-Code Can Fix It...

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2025/08/27

They called him “ChatGPT” when everyone else thought it was just hype. Now Ricardo Perdigão is proving how AI and low-code belong together. As Solutions Architect Manager and AI Practice Lead at Mendix, Ricardo’s passion for AI has made him the go-to voice on how enterprises can embrace it without losing sight of the fundamentals. From guiding customers on data preparation to advising R&D on what’s coming next, he’s at the center of where low-code and AI converge. In this episode of th...

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45:54

What Traditional Developers Get Wrong About Low-Code...

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2025/08/20

Vera Tiago didn’t just join OutSystems; she helped shape its global developer community. As a founding member of the OutSystems Developer Relations team, Vera has spent over a decade turning a small group of forum users into a thriving global ecosystem of MVPs, champions, mentors, and advocates. In this episode, Vera discusses: 🔘 Her transition from PHP developer to OutSystems advocate 🔘 Why low-code doesn’t mean low-skill and what traditional developers often misunderstand 🔘 How the MVP,

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51:01

Is Low-Code Secure? OutSystems Security Explained for...

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2025/08/13

CISOs don’t care how fast you build apps. They care how fast you detect, contain, and recover. Fred Gruhn understands that better than most. As OutSystems’ Lead Solution Architect (Security), Fred works directly with CISOs, architects, and risk teams to assess the platform’s security posture. He helps organizations validate controls, navigate compliance concerns, and ensure that adopting low-code never means introducing unacceptable risk. In this episode of the Drag & Drop Podcast, Fred...

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52:19

Why Training is the Secret to Scaling Mendix Adoption...

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2025/08/06

Five minutes can change your career, just ask Tianyi Tian. That brief introduction to low-code in a Rotterdam lecture set him on a path from a business background to creating and leading the global Mendix Training Partner Program. In this episode of the Drag & Drop Podcast, Tianyi shares: 🔘 The biggest mistake companies make when adopting Mendix 🔘 Why training and investing in people is the real scaling secret 🔘 How AI is changing development and why fundamentals matter more than ever

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45:16

How to Take Low-Code Seriously and Make It Work at...

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2025/07/30

Every business wants faster results. Few have the right platform to get there. In this episode of the Drag & Drop podcast, Miguel Verdasca, Associate Director at KPMG Saudi Arabia, shares his journey from traditional software development to becoming a low-code advocate. He unpacks common misconceptions about low-code, the rising impact of AI in modern development, and why governance and best practices are essential for scaling successfully. He also shares how KPMG is helping enterprise ...

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63:02

Scaling Mendix in Enterprise Banking: ABN Amro’s...

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2025/07/23

What does it take to scale low-code from zero to 170+ apps in a Tier 1 bank? In this episode of the Drag & Drop podcast, Mark Bus, Lead Product Owner for Rapid Application Development at ABN Amro, shares the bank’s decade-long journey scaling Mendix. With 25+ years at ABN Amro and deep roots in lean, agile, and platform engineering, Mark breaks down how to embed a low-code platform in a highly regulated, risk-averse environment. He explains how ABN Amro balances innovation with governa...

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50:46

Breaking Into Tech, Moving Across the World, and...

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2025/07/16

No computer science degree. No traditional dev background. Today? Mendix MVP. Chelsea Veenstra proves that with the right mindset and the right support, you can break into tech and thrive. In this episode of the Drag & Drop Podcast, Mendix MVP Chelsea shares her unique journey from a non-technical business background to becoming a certified Mendix expert at Cape Digital Solutions. She discusses the power of mentorship, the importance of a safe culture for learning through mistakes, and ...

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32:55

How Jabil Scaled Enterprise Low-Code with Mendix:...

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2025/07/09

Most enterprise low-code stories start in IT. Not this one. At Jabil, low-code was pulled in by operations and scaled globally across 100+ apps. In this episode of the Drag & Drop Podcast, Kevin Ferreira, Mendix Product Owner at Jabil, shares how low-code became a catalyst for enterprise-wide transformation. He walks through how Jabil structured a global Center of Excellence aligned to regional operations, launched over 100 apps into production, and built a governance model that minimiz...

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45:57

Career Switch at 40? Ana Proves It’s Possible and...

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2025/07/02

In this episode of the Drag & Drop Podcast, Ana Bandarra Baptista shares her powerful story of switching careers from a 16-year background in biomedical sciences to becoming a successful OutSystems developer. Ana opens up about the steep learning curve of breaking into tech with no prior experience, learning to code while raising two kids, and finding her way in the world of enterprise low-code development. She speaks candidly about overcoming failure, fighting imposter syndrome, and how...

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