New Frontier Data SEZC 2025 Interns: Amarah Adam, Gabriel Mathura, and Ethan Harper
Four Caymanian Interns Gain International Exposure and Help Shape Strategic Decisions for Major Global Businesses
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (21 November 2025) – In an era where internships often mean coffee runs and shadowing, one Cayman-based Internship Programme is setting a new standard. This year, New Frontier Data SEZC, in collaboration with the Enterprise Cayman’s Internship Programme at Cayman Enterprise City (CEC), launched an intensive internship designed for impact. Within weeks, four Caymanian students contributed directly to high-profile international business strategy.
The new Internship Programme, housed within New Frontier Data’s Grand Cayman operations, selected four standout students including Amarah Adam, Ethan Harper, Gabriel Mathura, and Chad Owens, to take part in a fast-paced, professionally structured initiative rooted in real client work.
“These interns weren’t padding résumés; they were building them with measurable results,” said Gary Allen, CEO of New Frontier Data SEZC. “We didn’t bring them in to learn about data, we brought them in to use it, to solve problems that matter, for companies that move billions in annual revenue. This is what meaningful workforce development looks like. It’s not about theoretical learning, it’s about showing young Caymanians that they can do real work at the highest levels and giving them the tools to prove it.”
From Classroom to Command Line
The interns began with a rigorous onboarding period, completing over 70 hours of structured training via Codecademy. Courses included: Data Science Foundations, Learn Python for Data Science, and Principles of Data Literacy.
This foundational work was quickly followed by hands-on project integration, giving each student access to live data environments through isolated Snowflake sandboxes and NXTeck’s proprietary identity and location graph.
A National Retail Client and Recognition at the Highest Level
One of the Interns’ first major assignments was supporting a strategic data pitch to U.S. retail giant JCPenney. This project placed the students at the center of a high-stakes business initiative, giving them the opportunity to apply their newly acquired skills to real-world challenges.
Working alongside the New Frontier Data team, the interns contributed to several critical components of the pitch, including:
The impact of their work was immediate and impressive.
“The JCPenney executive leading the meeting was so impressed with the quality and depth of the analysis that they specifically requested to meet the interns directly,” noted Allen. “A rare and valuable opportunity for students at any stage of their career.”
Each intern was able to introduce themselves, share their contributions, and gain first-hand exposure to C-suite decision-making at a Fortune 500 company.
Cayman’s Business Community Steps Up
The success of the Internship Programme was made possible through the support of Enterprise Cayman and CEC, who provided the space and resources needed to host the interns.
Additional community partners played a vital role in ensuring the interns had the tools and exposure to succeed. OfReg sponsored lunch for the interns for the entire summer, ensuring they had the resources and support to focus fully on their work.
Equally important was the decision to connect interns with Caymanian business leaders. EY, Foster’s, MyRealtor, and Hurley’s each hosted presentations and interactive sessions to showcase how they use data to drive their own operations, giving interns a broader view of how analytics powers business in diverse industries.
Alyssa Manderson, Enterprise Cayman Programme Manager noted, “The collaboration with New Frontier Data shows what’s possible when we link knowledge-building with real-world experiences. These students didn’t just learn, they delivered.”
A New Standard for Local Talent
The internship program concluded leaving each student with a portfolio of real-world experience and international exposure few their age can claim. “For New Frontier Data SEZC, this is just the beginning of a long-term commitment to building local expertise in data science, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics,” added Allen.
With expanding partnerships and growing demand for data intelligence across industries, the firm hopes to continue scaling this model, creating a true pathway from education to career.
To learn more about internship opportunities within Cayman Enterprise City visit: enterprisecayman.ky/internships.