Longshore Labs’ Caymanian interns: Triple C student Reino Hanyani; University College Cayman Islands graduate Tyrese Blake; John Gray graduate Kanye Dave Atkinson; and Derek Peene who studies computer science at Queens University, Canada with Lenin Kumar Perumalsamy (centre), founder and head of product, Longshore Labs.
Longshore Labs has announced it will be increasing the number of students admitted to its software development mentorship programme for the remainder of 2024 and beyond.
The recent opening of Longshore Lab’s software development centre in Chennai, India opens more capacity to provide young Caymanians with opportunities to learn and practice technical skills in demand in the Cayman Islands and worldwide.
“We have a unique approach to youth development,” said Lenin Kumar Perumalsamy, founder of Longshore Labs. “We’re supporting organic growth of local talent by leveraging expertise based internationally.”
Young Caymanians selected for the programme are each paired with an experienced developer, or report to a developer or test engineer in Chennai. Individuals work out of Longshore’s local office in continuous communication with their Chennai-based partner to develop cutting-edge software solutions for Longshore’s customers. This unique arrangement provides education and experience in the software development domain without having to leave the Cayman Islands. Four young Caymanians are currently working with Longshore Labs.
Michael Myles, managing director and founder of Inspire Cayman Training, who assisted with two of the student placements at Longshore Labs, expressed his excitement, stating, “We are incredibly proud of Tyrese and Kanye for their dedication to pursuing careers in IT-software development. Longshore Labs has proven to be an outstanding corporate partner, supporting us in providing professional development opportunities for our Caymanian students.”
Inspire Cayman Training’s mission is to ensure all students secure full-time employment upon completing their workforce development training programme. The collaboration with Longshore Labs is pivotal in not only showcasing the potential of the country’s young people but also enhancing the reputation of Inspire Cayman’s training centre.
Longshore Labs is a Cayman Islands-based financial technology developer that earlier this year announced the launch of its ALPINE Suite of Products.
By working closely with community-focused groups, Longshore Labs says it ensures that young individuals receive the guidance and resources they need to succeed.
“This synergy not only enhances the reach and impact of the programme but also fosters a nurturing environment for aspiring professionals,” Perumalsamy said. “Opportunities in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) are boundless. With a solid foundation in software development, the possibilities are endless across a wide range of industries, and the demand is constantly on the rise. Our goal is to nurture and grow local talent in enterprise software development, empowering them to thrive in this ever-expanding field.”
Students or recent graduates interested in Longshore Lab’s mentorship programme are encouraged to connect and follow Longshore Labs for new opportunities that are emerging.
