ABOUT.

In this episode, we have the pleasure of talking with Ricardo Araújo, who once held the role of Global Community Director at OutSystems. Ricardo's tech journey began 25 years ago when he first stepped into the world of software development. What's even more fascinating is that he started learning to code at the tender age of 10. In 2008, Ricardo's story took a significant turn when he joined OutSystems, an experience that eventually propelled him into the position of Global Community Director. During our conversation, Ricardo shares captivating insights into the ground-breaking initiatives he and his team undertook at OutSystems. This includes setting up remote development centres and professional services across the globe, scaling up the training team, and his instrumental role in nurturing and expanding the OutSystems community. Ricardo delves into the specific strategies that fuelled the rapid growth of the OutSystems community on a global scale and how trust and engagement were cultivated in this space. He also opens up about the personal significance of his work, recounting memorable career moments that left a substantial positive impact. Additionally, Ricardo talks about his current role as a key advisor and consultant, where he helps companies achieve their business goals. He generously shares invaluable advice for companies looking to revamp their customer success processes and enhance the overall customer experience. Ricardo's journey and wisdom provide a captivating and informative episode that's sure to resonate with our listeners.

In this episode, we have a chat with Jan Schneider, a Mendix Expert and Trainer from the Netherlands. Initially, Jan had some doubts about the usefulness of low-code development, but his journey into the world of low-code began seven years ago when he became curious about how it could speed up the development process. After brief experiences with ServiceNow and OutSystems, Jan eventually found a home with Mendix. He attributes his success to the encouraging and proactive Mendix community, as well as the capabilities of the technology itself. Jan also introduces us to his new venture, Maxon Low Code, a Training Agency with a special focus on training and certifying Mendix Developers for the Polish market. Looking ahead, Jan shares his ambitions for the future, which include assisting companies in adopting machine learning tools with Mendix, and envisioning a thriving Mendix Polish community over the next decade.

In this episode, we have a chat with Mark DeArmon, who works as a Customer Success Manager at OutSystems. Mark's career has been quite diverse, with experience in various roles within software product companies. However, he always had a passion for working with innovative and disruptive product companies, which eventually led him to join OutSystems almost eight years ago. During our conversation, Mark shared some valuable insights he gained from working on projects and within the OutSystems platform. He also touched on his experiences leading programs and projects and discussed the concept of "5x development." Mark emphasized the importance of an organization's willingness to embrace change management in order to maximize the benefits and success of adopting the OutSystems platform. Mark also delved into the potential of specific OutSystems features, such as App Feedback and AI Mentor Studio, giving us a glimpse of what's in the pipeline, particularly in terms of automation-related developments. Furthermore, Mark talked about his role in assisting clients in transitioning from traditional development methods to Low Code development. He shared some inspiring success stories of customers who have created remarkable applications, illustrating the incredible power of Low Code. Mark's infectious enthusiasm for OutSystems is bound to inspire both developers and customers, encouraging them to explore the vast potential of Low Code technology.