This week, Feroz had the pleasure of speaking with Stefan Weber, OutSystems MVP and Delivery Manager at Valantic.

In this episode, Stefan shares his journey into tech and how he discovered OutSystems, offering a thoughtful perspective on the growing momentum of low-code in Germany. We dive into common misconceptions, how low-code works alongside traditional development, and the role AI is beginning to play in shaping its future. Stefan also highlights the importance of community and shares his message for those still skeptical about low-code.

Episode Highlights:

🔘 Adoption of Low-Code in Germany

🔘 Misconceptions about Low-Code

🔘 Collaboration between Low-Code and Traditional Development

🔘 The future of Low-Code with AI

🔘 Bridging Development and Business needs

🔘 The Importance of Real-Time features

🔘 The Evolution of Low-Code in Germany

🔘 Addressing Skepticism towards Low-Code Solutions

🔘 Community Support and future aspirations

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This week, Feroz had the pleasure of speaking with Sophie Bakker, Front-End Mendix Developer at InnSpire.

In this episode, Sophie shares her unique journey from studying film and television to building a career in tech through low-code development with Mendix.

She talks about the early challenges she faced when switching careers and how she discovered a passion for front-end development. We also dive into the importance of mentorship, the evolving role of AI in tech, and the broader conversation around women in the industry.

Sophie offers thoughtful advice for anyone considering a career change and shares her take on the skepticism that still surrounds low-code platforms.

Episode Highlights:

🔘 Transitioning from Media to IT

🔘 The Make IT Work Program

🔘 First client project and challenges

🔘 Finding passion in Front-End Development

🔘 Mentorship and growth in the workplace

🔘 Navigating career transitions

🔘 Exploring Mendix features

🔘 AI in Development

🔘 Women in Technology

🔘 Embracing change and Low Code

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This week, Feroz had the pleasure of speaking with Robert Carter, Team Lead, Expert Services at OutSystems.

In this episode, Robert shares his journey from discovering computers at an early age to becoming a leader in low-code delivery. He reflects on the evolution of technology, the growing complexity of enterprise software, and how OutSystems is helping teams scale with speed and structure.

We dive into the importance of best practices in successful low-code projects, the platform’s transition and how this shift is driving better performance and user experience. Robert also shares his view on what makes a great developer, how he approaches hiring, and the kind of skepticism he still encounters when promoting low-code.

Throughout the conversation, he shares practical insights and success stories that showcase the real-world impact of low-code done right.

Episode Highlights:

🔘 Common misconceptions about Low-Code

🔘 Scaling challenges and Best Practices

🔘 Team Structure and Cross-Functional Teams

🔘 The Small Batch Approach to Deployment

🔘 Effective Testing Strategies in Software Development

🔘 The Importance of Code Reviews and Peer Reviews

🔘 Navigating Customer Pushback on Best Practices

🔘 The Evolution of OutSystems and future Innovations

🔘 Hiring the Perfect Developer: Insights and Criteria

🔘 Addressing Skepticism towards Low-Code Development

In my view, Robert is one of the most knowledgeable experts in the OutSystems community. This is a must-listen episode packed with valuable insights for anyone working with or exploring OutSystems.

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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 – that’s why our Low Code knowledge is unrivalled, and our market insights unique.

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