Drag & Drop
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.
Episodes
125 episodes
What Traditional Developers Get Wrong About Low-Code | Vera Tiago
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 int...
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Episode 125
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45:54
Is Low-Code Secure? OutSystems Security Explained for CISOs with Fred Gruhn
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 ...
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Episode 124
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51:01
Why Training is the Secret to Scaling Mendix Adoption | Insights from Tianyi Tian
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.
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Episode 123
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52:19
How to Take Low-Code Seriously and Make It Work at Scale with Miguel Verdasca
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 ...
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Episode 122
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45:16
Scaling Mendix in Enterprise Banking: ABN Amro’s Low-Code Journey with Mark Bus
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 deca...
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Episode 121
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1:03:02
Breaking Into Tech, Moving Across the World, and Thriving with Mendix | Chelsea Veenstra
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 ...
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Episode 120
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50:46
How Jabil Scaled Enterprise Low-Code with Mendix: Strategy, Structure, & 100+ Apps | Kevin Ferreira
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 ...
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Episode 119
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32:55
Career Switch at 40? Ana Proves It’s Possible and She’s Kicking Ass with OutSystems
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 ...
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Episode 118
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45:57
Why Traditional Developers Fear Low-Code and Why They Shouldn’t | Arjan Waardenburg on OutSystems
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 cha...
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Episode 117
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42:33
How CIOs Scale Innovation with Low-Code, AI & CoEs | Matthew Garst, Mendix SVP
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 ...
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Episode 116
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54:04
Real Talent, Real Impact: Donald Sangweme’s Journey from Developer to Social Innovator.
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...
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Episode 115
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42:56
Ep 114 - Jeroen Appel, Mendix MVP
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 growin...
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Episode 114
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48:09
Ep 113 - Edgar Ramos, OutSystems Champion & Head of Development and Training at ITRAC
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 ...
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Episode 113
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38:44
Ep 112 - Stefan Weber, OutSystems MVP and Delivery Manager at Valantic
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 perspect...
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Episode 112
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51:48
Ep 111 - Sophie Bakker, Front-End Mendix Developer at InnSpire.
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 throu...
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Episode 111
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1:05:15
Ep 110 - Robert Carter, Team Lead, Expert Services at OutSystems
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...
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Episode 110
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59:45
Ep 109 - Raymond Kok, Mendix CEO
In this special episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Mendix CEO Raymond Kok at their Rotterdam headquarters to explore the evolving landscape of low-code development.Ray shares his unique journey from mechanical engin...
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Episode 109
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49:37
Ep 108 - Neil Hones, Staff Engineer at Paradigm Solutions
This week, Feroz had the pleasure of speaking with Neil Hones, Staff Engineer at Paradigm Solutions.In this episode, Neil shares his unique journey from studying industrial engineering to becoming a Mendix expert. He...
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Episode 108
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49:49
Ep 107 - Taka Torimoto, Lead Solutions Architect at OutSystems
This week, Feroz had the pleasure of speaking with Taka Torimoto, Lead Solutions Architect at OutSystems. Some may know him as Neo from the OutSystems One Conference, but in this conversation, Taka takes us on his journey fro...
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Episode 107
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51:07
Ep 106 - Peter Mendez, Mendix Solutions Architect at General Atomics
This week Feroz had the pleasure of speaking with Peter Mendez, Mendix Solutions Architect at General Atomics. Peter shares how discovering Mendix transformed his career, and unpacks the challenges and rewards of embracing low-code devel...
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Episode 106
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29:58
Ep 105 - Sean Mee, RVP, Solution Architecture, Americas at OutSystems
This week, Feroz had the pleasure of speaking with Sean Mee, RVP of Solution Architecture for the Americas at OutSystems.Sean shared his fascinating journey from serving as an Army officer in the Irish Defence Forces for 1...
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45:38
Ep 104 - Elizabeth Thomason, Head of Software Engineering at Crown Prosecution Service
In this episode, Elizabeth Thomason, Head of Software Engineering at the Crown Prosecution Service, shares her journey into technology and her team’s adoption of low code. She reflects on the challenges and successes of building internal develo...
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Episode 104
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47:34
Ep 103 - Lauren Dally, Director of Application Delivery at Ardonagh Advisory
In this conversation, Lauren Dally, Director of Application Delivery at Ardonagh Advisory, shares her journey from marketing to technology, highlighting her advocacy for low-code solutions. She delves into the challenges and strategies of imple...
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Episode 103
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56:46
Ep 102 - Snezana Djurisic, Community Growth and Social Impact Team Lead at OutSystems
In this conversation, Snezana Djurisic shares her journey from a background in psychology to her impactful role at OutSystems, where she focuses on social impact and community growth. She discusses various initiatives, including hackathons and ...
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Episode 102
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47:03
Ep 101 - Louise Tang, Chapter Lead Solution Design RADD at ABN AMRO Bank N.V
In this engaging conversation, Louise Tang shares her journey in the tech industry, focusing on her role at ABN AMRO and her experiences with low-code development using Mendix. She discusses the challenges and successes of implementing low-code...
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Episode 101
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31:55