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INDUSTRY

The Department of Computing & Information Technology has strong links with the ICT industry in Trinidad & Tobago. We discuss matters on Curriculum reform so that we get their input in creating the ideal UWI graduate. We have recently introduced an Internship program for our students during the summer months. From time to time, we have guest lectures from interested persons in industry. We participate in many workshops, breakfast seminars, webinars, and other meetings to share and learn.

The following companies contribute to our Student Awards for outstanding performance:

IBM World Trade

The IBM World Trade Prize

Awarded for the Best Year 1 Performance in Computer Science.

IBM has developed a thoughtful, comprehensive approach to corporate citizenship that we believe aligns with IBM’s values and maximizes the impact we can make as a global enterprise. We focus on specific societal issues, including the environment, community economic development, education, health, literacy, language and culture

Tucker Energy Services Holdings Ltd.

The Tucker Energy Services Holdings Ltd. Prize

Awarded for the Best Year 2 performance in Computer Science.

Tucker Energy Services is a privately owned multinational oil and gas services corporation providing innovative technology solutions with a strong commitment to customer focused service.
With corporate direction from the Houston headquarters and proprietary technology development & training in our USA Technology Center, Tucker Energy Services create the best quality customer-driven solutions.

Medullan Inc.

Dr. Margaret Bernard Medullan Award Sponsored by Medullan Inc.

The Graduate in Computer Science with the Highest GPA

We are a Cambridge, MA headquartered software innovation firm that creates Healthcare technology solutions for a $2.6 trillion U.S. Health Care Industry. We operate with a fixed-time/fixed-price discipline using our internally developed MedullanMojo project delivery methodology. Through our strategy engagements, we also facilitate industry-leaders in "big idea" workshops that combine our client’s team of experts, our thought leadership as industry change leaders, with other best-in-class industry points of view to generate a unique yet actionable game plan for our clients. We have a strong track record in Agile project management, lean strategy synthesis, product management and software development project planning and execution for Fortune 500 clients. Clients include 4 of the 5 largest firms in the industry including health insurance companies, providers, public institutions, and other leading health industry players Our near-shore teams work seamlessly alongside senior technology leaders in the U.S., and are comprised of accomplished graduates from the world’s leading universities. The proximity to our clients in terms of our culture, time zone, and travel proximity enables us to deliver projects involving a high industry knowledge component.

Mindbase Consulting Ltd.

Mindbase Consulting Ltd Prize

Awarded for the Best Year 1 Performance in Information Technology.

Mindbase Consulting specializes in providing affordable solutions tailored to the specific needs of our clients, large and small. We have extensive experience in developing Mobile Phone, Tablet, Web and Enterprise Applications and websites. Through innovative development and use of software, we can streamline your company's business processes so as to enhance the efficiency and profitability of your organization

Trinidad and Tobago Network Information Centre (TTNIC)

Trinidad & Tobago Network Information Centre Prize

Awarded to the M.Sc. (Computer Science) Graduate with the Highest Overall Examination Average.

The Trinidad and Tobago Network Information Centre (TTNIC) manages the registration of domain names within the TT (Trinidad and Tobago) Top Level Domain.
This includes all Internet domain names that end in the .tt suffix like, for example, gov.tt.

The TTNIC is guided by an advisory committee which includes members who represent the major Internet stakeholders within Trinidad and Tobago.

TELEIOS Systems Ltd.

Teleios Systems Ltd. Prize

Award for the Best M.Sc. Research Project in Computer Science.

Teleios Systems is a leading technology firm, based in Trinidad & Tobago committed to delivering world class software and solutions. Founded in 1997, today Teleios is focused on the development of business process automation tools and mobile communication products. Since our inception, Teleios has delivered technology solutions across a wide range of sectors including telecommunications, finance, manufacturing, education and government. Teleios’ service provision extends across the Caribbean region and into Belize, Guyana and Suriname.

FUJITSU Transactions Solutions Ltd
The FUJITSU Caribbean (Trinidad) Ltd. Prize

Awarded for the Best Year 3 performance in Computer Science.

Atlantic Trinidad & Tobago
Atlantic Co. of Trinidad and Tobago Prize

Award for the Most Outstanding Graduate B.Sc General (Major: Computer Science).

RBC
The RBC Royal Bank Prize

Awarded for the Best Year 2 Performances in Information Technology.

Digi data systems ltd
The digi-data systems ltd. Prize

Awarded for the Best Year 3 Performances in Information Technology.

We also work closely with various government ministries, including Ministry of Science & Technology, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Tertiary Education.