ITREALMS:
The
duo of Hon. Louis-James Davis and Nicole Davis, the tech power couple and
entrepreneurs behind UK based cyber tech security company VST Enterprises Ltd
(VSTE) are to champion a campaign to find the next generation of computer
coders, programmers and code breakers, reports ITREALMS.
The Manchester based power couple are to become ambassadors
for CODE NATION, the digital training business set up by ex PwC/ KPMG Partner
David Muir and Andy Lord, former founder and CEO of talent firm The Rethink
Group Ltd.
As two leading lights in the Manchester Cyber Tech eco
system, both Code Nation and VST Enterprises Ltd are flying the British flag
for cyber tech and innovation as Manchester is rapidly becoming the UK centre
of excellence for computing coding and programming.
Manchester is now leading the way as Europe’s leading tech
hub. Last year the Manchester digital tech industry turned over £4.9 Billion to
the UK economy. Manchester now has the largest number of digital workers in the
UK outside of London. The Government’s signals intelligence agency GCHQ has
also located in the region tapping into the rich vein of cyber tech talent.
As Code Nation ambassadors, both Louis-James and Nicole Davis
will drive a campaign to encourage young adults and mature students into
computer coding and cyber technology as a career, particularly encouraging
those from disadvantaged backgrounds who would otherwise not have the
traditional pathway through a University degree. As a “tech power couple” they
are keen to debunk the myths and “geek” stigma, making cyber technology an
attractive career path.
Louis-James will focus on encouraging a broad spectrum of
male and female students from 17-57 into cyber tech, while Nicole will focus on
spearheading a campaign to encourage young female adults into computer coding
and breaking the male only “stigma” in science technology, engineering and
maths (STEM).
Both Louis-James and Nicole will actively look to encourage
and promote software development and cyber tech through their ambassadorial
roles with mentoring sessions, inspirational public speaking, networking events
and coding masterclasses.
Commenting on the new appointment; VSTE CEO and Code Nation
ambassador Louis-James Davis said;
“Nicole and I are thrilled and delighted to be working with
Code Nation to help raise the profile and awareness of the amazing work being
done in Manchester, Chester and Cambridge. Code Nation is flying the tech flag
and showcasing the world class coding and programming talent we have in
Manchester. We were very impressed with the brilliant work that David and Andy
are doing here at Code Nation ,which is vitally important to bridging the UK skills
gap and developing the very best British tech talent of the future.
The workplace environment has changed rapidly and Britain is
fast becoming a world class leader in cyber technology. Therefore it is vital
to have a coding school of excellence such as Code Nation that gives the
opportunity for those wanting a career in cyber and tech.”
VSTE Director & Co Owner and Code Nation ambassador
Nicole Davis said;
“We are delighted to be joining Code Nation as ambassadors to
help raise awareness of the fantastic work that is being done at the school by
Andy and David who are both passionate about creating employable talent. It is
vitally important that women in tech are represented at the highest level to
raise awareness and encourage young adult females into a career in tech.
With only 15 per cent of employees working in STEM roles in
the UK being female, we need to address the gender imbalance which is one of
the biggest issues facing the tech sector at the moment. Only one in five jobs
in the digital and tech sector are occupied by females which clearly
demonstrates the need to address the imbalance. We want to encourage young
female adults and mature students to consider a career in coding and
programming and to have parity with their male counterparts. As an ambassador,
my role is to positively encourage and attract the female tech talent of
tomorrow.”
Code Nation was formed in 2017 by former PwC/KPMG partner
David Muir and Andy Lord, former founder and CEO of talent firm The Rethink
Group Ltd. The digital campus was set up to provide courses in coding, cyber
security, data & analytics and iOS development. The school, which boasts
campuses across the North West in Manchester and Chester and in the South in
Cambridge, was set up with the objective of training and educating the next
generation of computer coders and cyber entrepreneurs. Some two years on it has
become one of the fastest growing digital education providers. In July of this
year it reached a milestone having trained 500 coders and cyber security experts
across its two campuses.
Andy and David set up Code Nation having consulted
extensively with businesses across the UK to service the clear need of
generating more digital talent. Both have a passion and firm belief in
educating and training people from all walks of life regardless of age or
background, in computer coding and cyber technology. Through their training and
mentoring, Code Nation produce a highly desirable skill set in the workplace
and employable talent. What makes Code Nation unique is its ability to utilise
its strong connections and foundations in business, commerce and industry to
connect students with future employers in cyber and technology. It’s “Code
Nation Pledger” programme currently has over 130 organisations and businesses pledging
to find employment for Code Nation students within their organisations once
they have graduated.
Andy Lord CEO and founder of Code Nation said;
"We are absolutely delighted to have both Louis-James
Davis and Nicole Davis on board as ambassadors to help raise awareness of the
work we do here at Code Nation and to give mentorship, guidance and share their
knowledge of the tech world. Louis has achieved great things in cyber security
technology and collectively we are putting Manchester on a world class stage
for developing some of the brightest minds and talent in computer coding and
programming. Nicole’s input will also be crucial in helping to break down the
barriers, attract and encourage more women into the world of cyber and
technology and show that it can be an exciting career path.”
Louis-James Davis and Nicole Davis are the Manchester based
tech entrepreneurs behind VST Enterprises Ltd (VSTE) through their family
backed holding company Davis Company Holdings Ltd. Louis was the innovator who
created the VCode® widely seen as the technology equivalent to human DNA for
its unique traceability and secure encrypted application. The unique “VCode®”
and “VPlatform®” technology allows genuine users to authenticate themselves in
a secure and encrypted way across online transactions and interactions. The
company is paving the way in financial technology, counterfeiting, anti-piracy,
financial authentication and secure ID services.
VSTE counts some of the biggest global brands and blue-chip
companies in its client base in the banking and financial services sector,
retail, fashion apparel and high-end luxury consumer goods brands. Each of
these organisations and companies all use VCode® in their business to
authenticate identity, financial transactions, supply chain management,
marketing, sales and promotion campaigns.
Last year, VSTE CEO and founder Hon. Louis-James Davis was
named as the new Science & Technology Ambassador to the Zimbabwean
Government by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The ambassadorship was granted at
the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He will be presented to the
President of Zimbabwe in an official ceremony later this year and which will be
attended by Ministers and Government officials. VSTE is now actively providing technology
in country to help with the economic recovery of Zimbabwe.
Chuks Egbuna/Editor
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