The best collaborations start with a small idea or trial. This also applied to the collaboration between Motopp and Squad Apps.
Squad Apps' extensive Mendix expertise combined with the Motopp traineeship, aimed at status holders in the Netherlands, resulted in a collaboration that adds value on all sides. In this blog post, we want to highlight the key factors that make this such a successful and fun (!) make cooperation.
With a lot of enthusiasm, passion and a focus on soft skills Motopp offers highly educated status holders in the Netherlands the opportunity to build a career in IT by retraining them to become Mendix developers. Squad Apps has over 75 years of experience in low-code development and an impressive track record when it comes to low-code projects in various sectors: from logistics to entertainment and from the food industry to the maritime industry. When you bring those two organizations together, you have a winning team.
Within the Motopp traineeship, Ashraf Mouhanna holds the position as product owner and trainer to guide the trainees, who they call “Motoppers”, to the next level. After their initial Mendix training, Motoppers receive practical assignments under the supervision of Ashraf. And that's where Squad Apps comes in.
Ashraf: “The Squad Apps consultants bring valuable expertise to this period of the traineeship. Their in-depth knowledge of Mendix, together with their extensive experience with customers, ensures that they can provide valuable technical feedback to Motopp trainees.”
This unique perspective enables Motoppers to gain practical insights and refine their skills, preparing them for the challenges they may face with customers in the future.
A great example of how this collaboration made a difference is Selcuk Emre's story. Selcuk used to live in Turkey and worked as an air traffic controller. He came to the Netherlands and started the traineeship at Motopp in 2022. With the guidance and knowledge of several Squad Apps consultants, Selcuk acquired the necessary skills but also the confidence to get a job as a Mendix developer.
“I'm really grateful for the guidance and support that Squad Apps' tech leads provided. They helped me solve complex technical issues and gain insight into the underlying Mendix architecture. I'm glad I had the opportunity to learn from them. Plus, being able to interact with different Squad Apps experts each week was both educational and enjoyable. Learning different approaches from various experts broadened my perspective and enabled me to explore various techniques and solutions. The skills and knowledge I gained during my traineeship have helped me find my current job where I will continue to work with Mendix.”
The collaboration between Motopp and Squad Apps has created a powerful synergy that makes trainees successful in Mendix development. Selcuk's success story is proof of the benefits of working together between Motopp and Squad Apps. By empowering trainees with the technical expertise they need to succeed, Squad Apps has created opportunities for Motoppers that wouldn't have existed otherwise. Selcuk's story is a great example of how this partnership changes lives and opens doors to promising career opportunities.
Merijn Biesterveld, founder of Motopp: “What I really love about working with Squad Apps is the diversity of expertise they bring. The Motoppers can learn a lot from all Squad Apps developers because they have a lot of experience, but more importantly, very diverse experience. This fits perfectly with what we need from a partner in this matter. We look forward to what else this collaboration will bring.”
Through their shared commitment to knowledge sharing and skill development, Motopp and Squad Apps increase the chances of status holders in the labor market. But more importantly, we do that with great pleasure! That is what makes the difference for both companies.
As our partnership evolves, we expect it to further strengthen the Mendix community with expert Mendix professionals. Motopp and Squad Apps are working together for a better future for talent!
