Youngsters who have never programmed and , in fact , do not know how to programme with SOTI Snap , are deliver an app to us within 45 minutes .

“ Last year , I worked with one of them and we had to build an app to be able buy a movie ticket . You could select a movie , you could select if you wanted to buy some popcorn and some drinks and things like that . Then it would tell you your total , you could submit it , and you would buy your movie ticket online . That ’ s the kind of things you can do with SOTI Snap , which completely changes the game .”

Ensuring that today ’ s youth is prepared for a digital future is a particular passion for Rodrigues . As a science and mathematics enthusiast from an early age , he is an inspirational example of what can be achieved through a career in the technology sector .

“ There ’ s a gap in our education system that we have to address if we are going to get the kids of the world better prepared for life in the 21st century ,” he concludes .

“ This area that we ’ re in , it ’ s hugely exciting . It ’ s fun and it ’ s relevant to the future . I think we have to do a better job at getting kids interested , it really is important .”

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