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 the growing role of AI in development. Chelsea also explains why more women in tech isn’t just about diversity it’s about delivering better outcomes.

She opens up about her relocation from the Netherlands to Australia, the challenges of starting over in a market where low-code adoption is still emerging, and the excitement of helping shape its future through her work with Cape.

Whether you're looking to break into low-code, considering a bold career move abroad, or working to grow adoption in a new region, this episode is full of honest insights and real-world inspiration.

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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 minimizes bureaucracy while maximizing impact.

Kevin also speaks candidly about early resistance from traditional developers, the importance of strong product ownership, lessons learned along the way, and how AI is now being embedded into their development workflows to drive even more speed and scale.

Whether you're leading a digital transformation or scaling low-code in a complex enterprise, this episode is packed with practical takeaways and real-world lessons.

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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 the mentorship of Nuno Reis and support from her husband helped her keep going.

Whether you're exploring a career change into tech, curious about OutSystems, or looking for real-life inspiration from someone who's kicking ass in a new field this episode is for you.

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Low-code isn’t replacing developers, it’s freeing them.

In this episode, Feroz is joined by Arjan Waardenburg, Solution Architect at OutSystems, to talk about how low-code has evolved and how OutSystems is challenging outdated perceptions, especially among traditional developers who may view it as a threat.

We dive into how AI is reshaping software development, influencing design decisions, and accelerating delivery. Arjan also shares key architectural considerations for building scalable solutions, the importance of positioning OutSystems in different markets, and why customer education is critical to overcoming skepticism, especially in more conservative regions.

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Most CIOs say they want innovation. Few are truly set up to deliver it.

In this episode, Matthew Garst, Senior Vice President of Mendix in the Americas, explains how IT leaders can build scalable, future-ready foundations using low-code platforms, enterprise AI, and Centers of Excellence.

He shares practical insights on low-code adoption, integrating AI into enterprise applications, and how industries like manufacturing are transforming through intelligent automation. Matthew also addresses common low-code myths, the power of storytelling in tech sales, and why customer success stories are critical to driving business adoption.

Whether you're a CIO, VP of IT, or digital transformation leader, this episode breaks down what it really takes to move from pilot to enterprise scale.

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This week, Feroz had the pleasure of speaking with Donald Sangweme, Senior Consultant at Deloitte.

In this conversation, Donald shares his inspiring journey from discovering OutSystems after a call with his uncle, to boldly showing up at their Atlanta office uninvited, hoping to learn more. That moment ignited a passion for low-code that took him from intern to tech lead.

We also dive into the incredible work he’s doing with the FIN Foundation, a nonprofit he founded to teach underserved youth in Zimbabwe how to build real-world applications using OutSystems. He explains how the foundation is helping bridge the opportunity gap through access to technology not just talent and empowering students to create meaningful solutions for their own communities.

Donald also shares how he’s using data and feedback to scale his nonprofit efforts efficiently, and why transparency and local impact are central to his mission.

Episode Highlights:

🔘 Discovering OutSystems

🔘 The FIN Foundation and Giving Back

🔘 Impact of Low-Code on Underserved Communities

🔘 Vision for Expansion

🔘 The FIN Project's Goals

🔘 The Impact of AI on Low-Code Development

🔘 Innovations in Nonprofit Management

🔘 The Future of Low-Code Development

Tune in now to hear how one developer is using his skills not just to build software, but to build futures.

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This week, Feroz had the pleasure of speaking with Mendix MVP Jeroen Appel, Solution Architect and Mendix Expert at CLEVR.

We dive into his journey in low-code development and explore how Mendix is tackling the growing complexities of building scalable, secure applications, especially when deploying on platforms like AWS.

Jeroen shares why blending high-code practices with low-code is becoming essential, the critical role of soft skills in consultancy, and how AI is shaping the next phase of development. He also emphasizes the importance of peer reviews, strong design principles, and robust observability for quality assurance.

We also discuss how strategic partnerships, particularly with Snowflake and AWS are helping fuel Mendix’s growth.

Episode Highlights:

🔘 Consultancy Insights and Soft Skills Importance

🔘 The Role of AI in Low-Code Development

🔘 Partnerships and their Strategic Importance

🔘 Scalability and Security in AWS Deployments

🔘 Maintaining Quality in Low-Code Projects

🔘 Designing for Scale: Understanding User Needs

🔘 The Importance of Peer Reviews and Learning

🔘 Overlooking Observability in Development

🔘 Managing Complexity in Low-Code Applications

🔘 Enhancing Low-Code Platforms with High-Code Practices

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This week, Feroz had the pleasure of speaking with OutSystems Champion Edgar Ramos, who, fun fact, was the very first person to respond to him on LinkedIn when we launched ITRAC back in 2018. They stayed in touch over the years, and now we're proud to call him a colleague as he leads our training efforts here at ITRAC.

In this episode, Edgar shares his journey from tinkering with computers as a kid, to spending seven years in the Portuguese Air Force to building a career in the OutSystems world. We talk about the evolution of low-code, the misconceptions that still persist, and why training and education are essential to unlocking its true power. Edgar also shares why he’s so excited about our new, one-of-a-kind training bootcamps and how we’re bringing them to teams across the globe.

Episode Highlights:

🔘 Career Journey and Early Interests

🔘 Key Releases and Platform Evolution

🔘 Misconceptions About Low Code

🔘 OutSystems with AI

🔘 Why he joined us at ITRAC

🔘 Passion for Training and Education

🔘 Vision for ITRAC’s Training Program

🔘 Addressing Skepticism in Low Code

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