Canadian students benefit from internship with Bitt Inc.

TWO students of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), have benefited from a summer internship with the Barbados based financial-technology firm, Bitt Inc.

“When we first saw this opportunity through our university, we knew it would be fitting to apply, as it would solidify our skills, broaden our views, and allow us to pursue a very interesting and relevant topic,” said students Murad Wancho and Dakota Chodan.
Both undergraduate commerce pupils, concentrating in finance and marketing, the duo spent three months attached to Bitt Inc.

“Up to this point, we had never travelled alone, so the amount of developing we experienced was phenomenal. Three months abroad really brought a new perspective, and helped us expand relationships, as well as create new life experiences,” they summarised.

Bitt currently employs just under 40 professionals, and while still a start-up, has benefited from international funding and recognition. Bitt’s Founder, Gabriel Abed, is a graduate of UOIT.

“Due to the start-up nature of Bitt, we were fortunate enough to be able to work with other departments other than our own, and witness the ever-changing dynamic,” they said, adding that a major highlight of their experience was the opportunity to attend formal conferences and business events, such as the Annual Central Bank Conference, and the 2016 Barbados Budget Review.

“Being within a corporate environment helped us develop in ways we didn’t think it could. We began to truly understand the importance of team-work, patience, trust and communication,” they said.

Murad’s aim is to enter law school and eventually practice corporate law, while Dakota sees himself being in corporate finance and one day owning his own business.