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Starting as a student, Dylan became a co-founder. Now he’s mentoring the next generation of tech-leaders.
When Dylan Coyne applied for the UTS Bachelor of Information Technology Co-operative (BIT Co-op) scholarship, he didn’t have a fixed plan, just a strong interest in technology and a curiosity about where an IT program could take him.
What followed was a defining experience. Through a combination of scholarships, structured industry placements and immersive hands-on experience, Dylan didn’t just study IT, he lived it.
The BIT Co-op scholarship gave him something powerful: exposure to real projects, the ability to build real-world IT skills, and the confidence to turn ideas into impact.
Today, he’s co-founder of Updoc, and now hires students from the very program that helped launch his tech career.
UTS industry placements that build real-world IT skills
From early in his degree, Dylan stepped beyond the classroom and into industry. Through multiple industry placements, he worked with Australian tech companies contributing to meaningful, real-world outcomes.
He wasn’t observing, he was participating.
In one role as a delivery manager, he coordinated between engineering and product teams, helping keep complex projects on track.
“That responsibility, even at a young age, helped me understand how technology really works,” he says. “You see how ideas become products people actually use.”
These experiences didn’t just build technical capability, they shaped how he approached problem-solving, teamwork and innovation. Equally impactful were the connections he built along the way. Surrounded by ambitious, like-minded peers in the UTS Bachelor of Information Technology Co-operative, Dylan found a community that continues to influence him today.
“You’re surrounded by people who want to solve real problems,” he says. “That environment stays with you.”
Turning his IT skills into a startup
With a foundation of hands-on experience, strong networks and practical skills, Dylan began to see new possibilities. After graduating, he co-founded Updoc, a digital healthcare platform improving access to medical care across Australia.
“The BIT Co-op program gave me the confidence to start something of my own,” he says. “I’d already worked on real projects and seen how technology can solve meaningful challenges.”
What once felt uncertain had become a clear and exciting path in IT.
The BIT Co-op program gave me the confidence to start something of my own.
Today, that same philosophy guides Updoc’s work and its culture. Autonomy, collaboration and experimentation are core values in the company, and Dylan sees strong alignment between those values and the mindset he observed among BIT Co-op students.
Giving back to the next generation of tech talent
Today, Dylan’s journey has come full circle. He now supports the BIT Co-op scholarship by partnering with UTS — offering industry placements, mentoring and early career opportunities to students following in his footsteps.
“Without the program, my career trajectory would have been very different,” he says. “Supporting students is a way to give others the same opportunity.”
At Updoc, students don’t just learn, they contribute.
One recent intern built an automated system to process medical test results across multiple formats, saving hours of manual work and helping patients access care faster.
“That’s the kind of work students get to do,” Dylan says. “They’re solving real problems.”
Why industry experience matters
For Dylan, the strength of the UTS Bachelor of Information Technology Co-operative lies in how it integrates study with industry.
“You can learn a lot at university,” he says, “but applying that knowledge in real environments is what prepares you for your career.”
This blend of academic learning and industry placements ensures graduates leave with both confidence and capability — ready to step into the evolving world of technology.
Recognising innovation and impact
Today, Updoc is one of Australia’s fastest-growing tech companies, making healthcare more accessible through digital innovation.
The company has been recognised in the Deloitte Tech Fast 50 for three consecutive years (2023–2025), and Dylan has been named in Forbes Australia’s Top 30 Under 30.
Behind that success is a foundation built on real-world IT skills, practical experience and the opportunities created through the BIT Co-op.
Start your IT Career with UTS
If you’re ready to turn your interest in technology into a future-focused tech career, the UTS Bachelor of Information Technology Co-operative offers a unique pathway.
With generous scholarships, structured industry placements, and a focus on hands-on experience, the program prepares you to make an impact from day one.
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