We’re excited to share that Nicholas Riemer, our co-founder and CEO, was recently featured on the renowned TechCentral Show podcast. Speaking with TechCentral’s Nkosinathi Ndlovu, Nicholas pulled back the curtain on the technology, strategy, and sheer determination that have equipped The Invigilator for the growth it’s seeing.
If you want the full story on how we’re using advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) to address global ed-tech challenges, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
South African Innovation With Global Ambition
The discussion opened by revisiting our roots. Nicholas explained how The Invigilator was conceived and developed in direct response to the urgent need for reliable, remote assessment solutions during the COVID-19 lockdown.
A significant portion of the conversation went on to focus on the unique challenges of building a sophisticated ed-tech application in the South African market. Nicholas argued that successfully navigating the complexities that come with that, like connectivity issues and varying device specs, has actually been our greatest strength.
This real-world development process has ultimately prepared The Invigilator for international success as we now plan our inevitable expansion into new global markets.
AI for Equitable Assessment in SA
How does The Invigilator maintain rigorous exam integrity while operating efficiently on limited bandwidth? Nicholas shared detailed insight into our proprietary AI model and explained how we use intelligent algorithms to navigate network and storage challenges without compromising on the validity of remote exams.
Like any disruptive technology, we faced initial barriers, particularly resistance from students adapting to new methods of invigilation.
He then went on to share his ambition for the future, where he touched on his excitement about the ed-tech space. This passion for the game underscores The Invigilator’s commitment to staying at the forefront of innovation in South Africa and worldwide.
If the future of remote assessment intrigues you, check out the full episode of the TechCentral Show for Nicholas Riemer’s perspective on how The Invigilator is changing the game in ed-tech.
