Paulo Rosado, the CEO of OutSystems, shares his journey from early struggles in the tech industry to spearheading a revolution in low-code development. He delves into the importance of reducing the cost of change in software projects and touching on the crucial build vs. buy debate. Additionally, Paulo discusses the evolving relationship between business and IT, and the transformative impact of AI on application development. This engaging conversation sheds light on the future of low-code technology and its potential to reshape businesses.
Paulo Rosado emphasizes the importance of reducing the cost of change in software development to enhance adaptability and project success.
The integration of generative AI into low-code platforms can streamline development processes, transforming traditional build vs. buy strategies in application delivery.
Deep dives
Origins of Low-Code Development
The discussion explores the origins of low-code development, emphasizing the founder's frustration with traditional software development methods. Paulo Rosado, the CEO of OutSystems, shares his early experiences with failed projects in the late 90s and how this led to the realization that requirements often change over time, making traditional planning ineffective. He highlights the need for a platform that reduces the cost of change, thus enabling faster adaptation to evolving project needs. This foundational principle became central to OutSystems, aimed at addressing the core issues that impede successful software delivery.
Identifying the Right Use Cases for Low-Code
OutSystems is particularly effective in scenarios where projects are large and complex, often identified by a pressing need for speed in delivery. Paulo discusses how his team focuses on projects that are either stuck or require extensive resources to execute traditionally, often taking years to complete. The platform's unique selling proposition is its ability to condense these timelines significantly, transforming projects that would normally span years into manageable seven to fourteen month endeavors. This position is seen as increasingly valuable as organizations grapple with aging legacy systems in need of modernization.
The Impact of AI on Low-Code Development
The conversation delves into the transformative potential of generative AI in the low-code landscape, focusing on the dual approaches OutSystems is taking to integrate AI capabilities. They are experimenting with AI agents that enhance workflows and speed up application development while ensuring compliance and security through a two-tiered code generation process. This innovation aims to streamline the development lifecycle, allowing for greater adaptability as business needs shift continually. The overall impact is envisioned to redefine traditional buy versus build strategies, with companies increasingly choosing to build custom solutions more efficiently due to these advancements.
Welcome to this week's episode of Low Down on Low-Code! π Join hosts Rob Koplowitz and John Rymer as they dive into an enlightening discussion with Paulo Rosado, CEO of OutSystems. This episode covers Paulo's early struggles in the tech industry, the birth of OutSystems, and the transformative power of low-code development. Listen in as Paulo shares his insights on reducing the cost of change, the build vs. buy debate, and the evolving role of AI in application development. Don't miss this engaging conversation that explores the past, present, and future of low-code technology!
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Timestamps:
01:06 - John Rymer introduces himself and shares an anecdote about his first encounter with Paulo Rosado.
03:06 - Paulo Rosado talks about his early career and the inception of OutSystems.
05:34 - The discussion shifts to the importance of reducing the cost of change in software development.
08:22 - Paulo describes the types of projects OutSystems excels at and the criteria for choosing build vs. buy.
10:22 - Insights on the changing landscape of business processes and their impact on software solutions.
17:11 - Rob and Paulo discuss the evolving relationship between business and IT in the context of low-code.
21:23 - Quick commercial break for analysis.tech, the company behind the show.
22:59 - The conversation turns to the integration of process and orchestration in low-code platforms.
25:46 - John Rymer dives into the role of AI in low-code development and its future potential.
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