Name: Aamera Jiwaji
Institute: Vancouver Island University Program: MBA/MScIB Career Goal: To align myself with a company that shares my passions and values and grow with them to become an expert marketer and communicator. Why attend Fab 40? To meet BC's top companies, and be exposed to insights that will strengthen my understanding of the Canadian business environment. See Aamera's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Adeola St Matthew Daniel
Institute: Vancouver Island University Program: MBA/MScIB Career Goal: To align my passion for business, marketing and technology to be a business leader in the entertainment industry. Why attend Fab 40: To explore the dynamic world of business and build connections with BC’s top experienced and emerging leaders. See Adeola's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Braedon Campbell
Institute: Kwantlen Polytechnic University Program: Bachelor of Business Administration: Entrepreneurial Leadership Career Goal: My career goal is to ultimately own a successful business. Why attend Fab 40? I'm excited for Fab 40 to connect with peers and learn about exciting opportunities. See Braedon's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Charlotte Sander
Institute: Langara College Program: Bachelors of Business Administration - Business Management Career Goal: To develop and share authentic stories and content about people, organizations and the world in an impactful and sustainable way. Why attend Fab 40? I'm excited to share ideas and have meaningful conversations with key influencers and the next generation of leading minds. See Charlotte's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Courtney Ouellette
Institute: Kwantlen Polytechnic University Program: Bachelor of Business Administration: Human Resource Management Career Goal: My career goal is to lead others in reaching their full potential while playing a strategic role in a large organization. I am really excited to be attending Fab 40 so I can represent my school and the program that I am apart of as well as connect with industry leaders. Why attend Fab 40? The opportunities that KPU has presented me with are invaluable. I found that the balance between academic learning and practical application within the HR program in particular was second-to-none. In addition, the Cooperative program was integral in helping me find my feet within the world of HR. I can confidently say that almost solely as a result of the experience provided to me from KPU, I have entered the workforce as an HR Assistant with a great company. See Courtney's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Daniel Hrabowych
Institute: Vancouver Island University Program: MBA/MScIB Finance Concentration Career Goal: I would like to be able to help people and businesses analyze and manage their finances to provide growth opportunities that go above and beyond their expectations. Why attend Fab 40: To personally connect with professionals within the finance industry and gain valuable knowledge and insight in to what it takes to build a successful career. See Daniel's LinkedIn profile |
Name: David Hunt
Institute: Kwantlen Polytechnic University Program: Bachelors of Business Administration: Marketing Management Career Goal: My career goal is to be the head of a major creative agency. Why attend Fab 40? I believe in the "product" and have seen it work for me. I've had huge doors open for me in the workplace since attending KPU, including two awesome marketing jobs. KPU's BBAMM is top-notch compared to other Universities and prepares students for immediate and long-term success in their careers. See David's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Diana Nguyen
Institute: Douglas College Program: Marketing Management Diploma Career Goal: Business to Business Sales and Marketing. Why attend Fab 40? I value and admire all those in the business world and would like to listen and get inspired by their stories. I have a lot of passion for business and marketing and nothing would make me happier than to connect with those in the industry. See Diana's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Diego Irias
Institute: Douglas College Program: Economics Career Goal: To work as an economic analyst or strategist for the government; eventually own my own business. Why attend Fab 40? This is a great opportunity for me to meet and learn from the business professionals who will be attending the event. I want to know what skills managers are looking for and how my current skills and experience can be of use to them. See Diego's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Dilip Kumar Guruswamy
Institute: Vancouver Island University Program: MBA/MScIB Career Goal: To align my passions for business and technology to help people and businesses in achieving their mission and thereby grow with them to emerge as a successful business analyst. Why attend Fab 40: I am very excited to represent my University and to connect with BC's top employers and “fabulous” business talent. See Dilip's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Eyren Uggenti
Institute: Langara College Program: BBA Marketing Management Career Goal: My career goals have recently been focused around targeting roles such as Creative Director, and Business Development or Marketing Management for NPOs and/or firms dealing with environmentally friendly and sustainable technologies. Why attend Fab 40? To build new relationships within the business community and seek out job opportunities for further professional development. See Eyren's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Garrett Bates
Institute: Kwantlen Polytechnic University Program: Bachelor of Business Administration: Accounting Career Goal: My career goal is to begin work in a private accounting firm and then travel the world after I obtain my CPA designation. Why attend Fab 40? The networking involved is an excellent opportunity for potential employers to see that I have what it takes as well as demonstrate the valuable lessons Kwantlen has taught me. See Garrett's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Gaurav Ahuja
Institute: Vancouver Island University Program: MBA/MScIb, Finance Concentration Career Goal: To obtain a significant and challenging position in a company where I can implement my financial, analytical, and management skills. Why attend Fab 40? To meet face-to-face with diverse company representatives to help me learn more about BC's top employers and to gain a greater insight and understanding of Canada's financial sector. See Gaurav's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Giorgio Di Castro
Institute: Douglas College Program: Commerce and Business - University Transfer Diploma Career Goal: I would like to secure a job which I enjoy performing and can keep on learning while helping others. I expect to have a job in which I can talk to different people on a regular basis. Why attend Fab 40? Learn from employers from different industries about what they are looking for from new graduates and get to know other students from different schools. See Giorgio's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Haidar Waled
Institute: Douglas College Program: Marketing Career Goal: Short-term goal: An entry-level opportunity in Marketing. Long-term goals: Marketing Manager, Brand Manager Why attend Fab 40? To learn from professionals what they do on daily basis and to broaden my professional network! See Haidar's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Justin Hung
Institution: Langara College Program: BBA: Marketing Management Career Goal: Digital analytics and teaching. Why attend Fab 40: To create new, lasting relationships. See Justin's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Keegan Wong
Institution: Langara College Program: Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management Career Goal: My goal is to be part of an organization where I can passionately excel and sculpt an environment where I along with others can grow together. Why attend Fab 40: I look forward to building new connections and obtain more insights into Vancouver’s business world. See Keegan's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Laura McNaught
Institute: Langara College Program: Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management Career Goal: To become an innovative Human Resources leader in Vancouver. Why attend Fab 40? To connect with Vancouver's top business leaders working in a variety of industries and hear what they love about their companies and what they are looking for in their future talent. See Laura's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Lina Shen
Institute: Vancouver Island University Program: MBA/MScIB Finance Concentration Career Goal: I have great passion for the finance industry. I hope to assist customers and companies to achieve their financial goals by managing and increasing their wealth. My short term goal is to pass the CFA exam and get an entry-level job in a financial group to apply my customer service and financial skills. In the long term, I see myself moving in to a more senior level within the investment industry. Why attend Fab 40: I am so excited to have the opportunity to build connections and share experiences with business leaders and BC's top employers. See Lina's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Maria Chliakhovskaia
Institute: Douglas College Program: Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Career Goal: To secure a position as a Business Analyst in a forward-thinking and technology-oriented company. Why attend Fab 40? To meet and interact with industry professionals in successful organizations and learn more about them and what they look for in prospective employees. See Maria's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Matilda Chiu
Institute: Kwantlen Polytechnic University Program: Bachelor of Business Administration: Accounting Career Goal: I aspire to some day grow into an advisory role in tax, giving value by applying knowledge to planning and communicating planning for implementation. Why attend Fab 40? I am excited to meet professionals and to share ideas and stories from our experiences. KPU has been a key facilitator in my development. I hope to share my experience from Fab 40 with the KPU student community. See Matilda's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Matthias John
Institute: Vancouver Island University Program: MBA/MScIB Career Goal: My goal for the future is to successfully establish a career in the field of corporate controlling and strategy planning. In addition, I want to be a connector between students, universities, and businesses. The long term goal is to attain my doctorate and to become a Professor and visiting lecturer, teaching and learning from students; connecting and interacting in a modern business environment. Why attend Fab 40? I look forward to connecting and contributing to an exchange of ideas and thoughts. And also to provide businesses with the opportunity to see that fresh talent and innovative ideas are what I have to offer them! See Matthias's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Melvin Dang
Institute: Douglas College Program: Diploma in Marketing Management Career Goal: I've have always been a supporter of local businesses. My ultimate goal is to be able to own a business that will become one of the "must go" places for Vancouverites. Why attend Fab 40? Its not only a great way to represent Douglas College, but also an opportunity to meet other top students and employers in the industry. See Melvin's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Michael Harder
Institute: Douglas College Program: Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting Career Goal: My short term goal as a recent accounting graduate is to find a position in accounting and finance where I can utilize my skills, put my learning into practice and make a contribution. I am eager to learn, and excited about beginning my career. I am passionate about business and what the end results of an accountants’ work means to a company, this is why my long term goal is to obtain my CPA designation to further increase my skill and expertise applicable to my career. Why attend Fab 40? I want to attend FAB 40 because it is an excellent opportunity to present myself in front of potential employers I might otherwise not have had a chance to interact with. I am eager to learn more on what this caliber of employer is looking for in an employee. This event gives the opportunity for employers to see the potential I can offer them. See Michael's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Mike Hrabowych
Institute: Vancouver Island University Program: MBA/MScIB, Finance Concentration Career Goal: I want to have the ability to help people and businesses achieve their financial goals by managing and increasing their wealth. Why attend Fab 40: Create valuable connections with some of BC’s top employers and gain insight into the financial sector. See Mikes LinkedIn profile |
Name: Mohammed Abdul
Institute: Douglas College Program: Commerce and Business - Business Management Career Goal: Tech Entrepreneur / Venture Capitalist. Why attend Fab 40? To meet and learn from professionals within various industries. See Mohammed's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Natalia Doherty
Institute: Douglas College Program: Commerce and Business - Accounting Program (University Transfer) Career Goal: To get my CPA designation. Why attend Fab 40? To establish myself as a networking professional that others would want to have in their network. Also, I am looking forward to speaking with individuals who share the same interest in business. See Natalia's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Natalia Gonzalez
Institute: Kwantlen Polytechnic University Program: Bachelor of Business Administration: Entrepreneurial Leadership Career Goal: My career goal is to pursue a career with a company that incorporates Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in its practices or start an organization that works towards making the world a better place for its customers and employees. Why attend Fab 40? I am a highly involved KPU student who strives for consistent improvement when it comes to my personal and career development. Fab 40 is an excellent opportunity for me to integrate with the business community and offer my skills and experience. See Natalia's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Nova Sekhon
Institute: Langara College Program: BBA, Marketing Management Career Goal: Master the profession of marketing through career progression and personal development. Why attend Fab 40? To participate in the “live” business world and represent Langara School of Management as a leading undergraduate business school. See Nova's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Olayemi Oyenuga
Institution: Vancouver Island University Program: MBA/MScIB Career Goal: Strategic HR professional aligned with an organization that recruits, retains, and develops top talent through its culture and leading HR practices. Why attend Fab 40? I look forward to meeting with employers and fellow Fab 40 students to share ideas, explore opportunities to connect, and expand my professional network. See Olayemi's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Pooja Khanna
Institute: Vancouver Island University Program: MBA/MScIB Career Goal: To build a successful career in the Finance and Consulting industry and deliver my best to our community. Why attend Fab 40? I am excited to attend the Fab 40 event to represent my University, to meet other business students who are BC's emerging talent, and to connect with industry leaders. See Pooja's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Ruiqi Liu
Institute: Douglas College Program: Post-degree diploma in accounting Career goal: My priority is to obtain my CPA designation within 3 years and in the meantime to accumulate more practical experience. In the future, I want to be an entrepreneur and own a successful business. Why attend Fab 40? I believe that the Fab 40 event is a significant opportunity to help me understand the local employment environment and companies' cultures, as well as to meet more great business people and students. See Ruiqi's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Sam Ramdani
Institution: Langara College Program: Business Management Career Goal: Start my own company. Why attend Fab 40? Meet people. See job prospects. Have fun. See Sam's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Scott Mackay
Institute: Langara College Program: BBA - Marketing Management Career Goal: Continuing to push myself through innovation, providing superior products/services and to never stop learning. As a marketer, I like to colour for a living, finding success through hard work and leaving the world a better place than I found it. Why attend Fab 40? I'm looking forward to connecting with a group of my peers and with current and future business leaders within the community. Also to share my experience and admiration for the business program at Langara. See Scott's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Stephanie May Vallejo
Institute: Langara College Program: Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting) Co-operative Education Career Goal: To become a CPA and continue serving the public. Why attend Fab 40? Langara College had provided me great opportunities to show other people what I am capable of. As a way of giving back, it would be an honor to represent the school and share all my experiences to others. See Stephanie's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Sunny Wu
Institute: Langara College Program: BBA - Accounting Career Goal: To secure a challenging position and become a leader in the accounting and finance industry. Why attend Fab 40? I'm always excited to meet passionate business professionals and establish lifelong relationships! Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn. See Sunny's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Upinder Chahal
Institute: Kwantlen Polytechnic University Program: Bachelor of Technology: Information Technology Career Goal: My career goal is to work with industry leaders to provide high quality technological solutions to generate business value. Why attend Fab 40? It would be a great opportunity to interact with business leaders, and match my skill set with their needs to build long term mutually beneficial business relationships. See Upinder's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Vanessa Mora
Institute: Kwantlen Polytechnic University Program: Diploma in Public Relations Career Goal: My career goal is to one day be the creator behind an organization that serves as a catalyst for others to lead better more fulfilling lives. Why attend Fab 40? I am proud to call KPU my University and it comes as second nature to want to represent the institution to employers. It has enriched me with so much knowledge, experience, and opportunity! See Vanessa's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Yvonne Ehrenholz
Institute: Kwantlen Polytechnic University Program: Bachelors of Business Administration: Marketing Management Career Goal: My career goal is to provide creative and innovative ideas to organizations while mastering a top profession in marketing. Why attend Fab 40? I am excited to meet the attending employers and build mutually beneficial relationships. I am a strong believer in the KPU marketing program and am proud to represent the University to professionals in the field. See Yvonne's LinkedIn profile |
Name: Waheed Taiwo
Institute: Kwantlen Polytechnic University Program: Post-baccalaureate of Human Resource Management Career Goal: To become a rising star in the field of business within the next five years, through my contribution to the to the achievement of my employer’s strategic objectives. Why attend Fab 40? Fab 40 will provide me with a platform to expand my network, demonstrate my experience, skills, and competencies to potential employers, as well as show everyone the brilliance of KPU students. See Waheed's LinkedIn profile |