In this episode, Chad speaks with Arlene about growing through academic struggles, being an inventor, and the future of technology in the Caribbean.
We hope you enjoy the journey on today’s Pathway!
Chad Fraser is an entrepreneur at heart. With over 15 years of experience in the Information Technology industry, his profession spans ICT solutions development, research and advisory, business process reengineering, change management, IT Strategy, governance and quality assurance. He spent his first 4 years in the workforce as Chief Technology Officer at Ameltek, a Technology solutions company. He was also once the lead consultant for the development of a centralised criminal record and law enforcement information system for the Royal Grenada Police Force.
Chad started his entrepreneurship journey by establishing Sonover, a software development company that partners with organizations regionally and Internationally to facilitate their planning, design, development and implementation of digital transformation initiatives. He then went on to establish Qualishore, a Business Process Outsourcing provider that emphasises the use of technology in its offerings. Chad is passionate about building capacity in young people since he believes that our most valuable asset is the creativity and skills of our youth.
Reach out to Chad through:
LinkedIn: Chad Fraser
Facebook: Chad Troy Fraser
Email: chad@sonover.com
Phone: 1-473-456-6804 (Note: Please only use this # on weekdays during the noon lunch hour)
Show Notes:
- Qualishore is a BPO (Business Process Outsourcing). You may be more familiar with the term Call Center.
- Chad was able to receive grant funding from CARCIP and Carib Export for his business venture. He also noted that UNICEF is another option, and the ECCB can help provide securities for a budding entrepreneur.
- The Grenada National Training Agency (NTA) provides CVQ (Caribbean Vocational Qualifications) and NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) certification to candidates from Approved Training Centers across the island.
- Chad is also President of the GICTA - Grenada Information Communication Technology Alliance, where the goal is to improve the various ICT sectors of Grenada, thereby enhancing our regional exposure.
Pathways is produced and edited by Grenadian STEAM Inc.
Your host is Arlene Hayes
Theme song produced by Andrew ‘Hitz’ Phillip
The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Grenadian STEAM, or its members.
The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast episode are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of, Grenadian STEAM or its members.