VOICES Bi-Monthly Magazine of the University of Technology, Jamaica | May - August 2021 4 In his remarks via Zoom, Mr. Christopher Zacca, President and CEO, Sagicor Group, expressed that it was a “no-brainer” to partner with UTech, Jamaica for the Innovation Challenge, as the University has been a hub for innovation and technology advancement. He also expressed gratitude to stakeholders at the University and at Sagicor for their efforts in ensuring the continued vitality of the competition. Dr. Andrew Isaacs, Vice Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Computing (FENC), in his remarks, highlighted the importance of the partnership between the Sagicor Group and the University, noting that “the vehicle of the Innovation Challenge Cont’d from page 1...Sagicor Innovation Challenge Celebrating with the winning team, from left are Mr. David White, Lecturer, SCIT, Dr. Lisa Facey-Shaw, Senior Lecturer, SCIT, team LifeCash members Karla Capote, Reinaldo Pino, Razzio Hall and Chadan Huggup and Sagicor’s, Mr. Mark Chisolm. 3rd Place: Mr. Mark Chisolm (left), Sagicor Group, presents team JamDev’s (l-r) Khadane Hood, Brandon Fong and Thorn Lewars, with their third place sympbolic cheque of $100,000.00 for their innovative creation, Workbite, an online community seeking to connect skilled workers with their potential clients. 2nd Place: Mr. Mark Chisolm (left), Executive Vice President, Individual Insurance, Sagicor Group, presents Young Innovators’ (from left) Patrick Clark and Michael Hibbert with their 2nd place cheque for $250,000.00. The team’s e-commerce solution Jamart, an online marketplace simplifies e-commerce for shoppers and sellers, by offering free and quick setup of online stores, payment flexibility and social media integration tools. has transported students who may be otherwise engaged to find new improved and reimagined solutions.” Judges from Sagicor Group were Mr. Christopher Zacca, President and CEO, Mr. Sean Newman, Chief Investment Officer, Mr. Mark Chisolm, Executive Vice President, Individual Insurance and Mr. Damion Hylton, Senior Vice President, Retail and Payments, with judges from UTech, Jamaica’s Faculty of Engineering and Computing Dr. Lisa Facey-Shaw, Senior Lecturer, and Mr. David White, Lecturer.
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