Your Career Path: Listen & Learn from Emerging Professionals
Unlock valuable insights on different early career paths to launch and accelerate your professional career
ACS Technology Hub, Level 27, Tower 1, 100 Barangaroo Ave, Sydney, NSW, 2000
Wed 19 Mar 2025 05:30 PM AEDT
Duration: 2.0 hours
Register by Sun 16 Mar 2025 05:00 PM AEDT
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About this event
It can be challenging planning what your future professional career might look like and how to get started… from understanding and working towards your ideal entry pathway to having alternative plans ready to change course…
Be prepared to listen to insights from our diverse panellist who have navigated different entry paths to successfully launch their professional career - from landing a role straight-out of University as an Undergraduate; to continuing studying as a Postgraduate and demonstrating broad knowledge and skills to be a standout candidate; to learning Australian work practices and applying through an internship on the Professional Year program; to making Australia their home through navigating Skilled Migration requirements; and to seeing and embarking on an Alternative pathway through traineeship and VET courses.
Be ready to ask your important questions - to support your own professional career path and plan - and to engage in conversations with other emerging professionals.
And we’re excited to have a special guest panellist - Vivian Shen - to share the importance of reskilling and upskilling to seek new opportunities for professional career growth.
Agenda
5:30pm - Registration, networking & refreshments
5:55pm - Welcome & introductions
6:00pm - Panel discussion
6:45pm - Guest Q&A
7:05pm - Networking & refreshments
7:30pm - Event concludes
ACS NSW Emerging Professional Committee (EPC) delivers dedicated events for you - offering interactive advice and insights from expert keynote speakers and professional mentors - where you can ask questions, network, and build out your professional profile and skills to stand out and accelerate your career.
Be prepared to listen to insights from our diverse panellist who have navigated different entry paths to successfully launch their professional career - from landing a role straight-out of University as an Undergraduate; to continuing studying as a Postgraduate and demonstrating broad knowledge and skills to be a standout candidate; to learning Australian work practices and applying through an internship on the Professional Year program; to making Australia their home through navigating Skilled Migration requirements; and to seeing and embarking on an Alternative pathway through traineeship and VET courses.
Be ready to ask your important questions - to support your own professional career path and plan - and to engage in conversations with other emerging professionals.
And we’re excited to have a special guest panellist - Vivian Shen - to share the importance of reskilling and upskilling to seek new opportunities for professional career growth.
Agenda
5:30pm - Registration, networking & refreshments
5:55pm - Welcome & introductions
6:00pm - Panel discussion
6:45pm - Guest Q&A
7:05pm - Networking & refreshments
7:30pm - Event concludes
ACS NSW Emerging Professional Committee (EPC) delivers dedicated events for you - offering interactive advice and insights from expert keynote speakers and professional mentors - where you can ask questions, network, and build out your professional profile and skills to stand out and accelerate your career.
Speakers
Panellist
Ida Victoria Konradsen
Customer Success Manager at LEAP Strategies, MIT-MBA
Ida Victoria Konradsen is a Customer Success Manager at LEAP Strategies. Passionate about the intersection of business and IT, she started her career helping non-technical clients navigate and adopt strategic, customised technology solutions. With a Bachelor degree in Global Business Informatics from the IT University of Copenhagen and a Master of Information Technology - Master of Business Administration from James Cook University, she’ll talk about her journey from Copenhagen to Cairns as an International Student, eventually landing a job with an Australian-founded and owned Strategic Technology Partner in Sydney. She’ll also share what it’s like working for a smaller company in Australia.
Panellist
Clare Xu
Corporate Strategy Advisor | Data & Pricing Team Lead at Wesfarmers
Clare Xu is a data science and strategy professional with a strong background in analytics, pricing optimization, and business transformation. She graduated from UNSW with a Bachelor of Data Science and has since built expertise in leveraging data-driven insights to drive strategic decision-making across various business functions.
As a Corporate Strategy Advisor at Wesfarmers, Clare plays a key role in optimizing business performance through data analytics, enhancing operational efficiency with automation, and streamlining processes. She worked as a Data Science & Pricing Team Lead in the same organization before focusing more on hands-on analysis to drive margin growth.
Beyond her corporate role, she is also a University Academic at UNSW Business School, where she teaches AI applications in marketing. By integrating real-world case studies and hands-on projects, she equips future professionals with practical analytical skills, bridging the gap between academia and industry.
As a Corporate Strategy Advisor at Wesfarmers, Clare plays a key role in optimizing business performance through data analytics, enhancing operational efficiency with automation, and streamlining processes. She worked as a Data Science & Pricing Team Lead in the same organization before focusing more on hands-on analysis to drive margin growth.
Beyond her corporate role, she is also a University Academic at UNSW Business School, where she teaches AI applications in marketing. By integrating real-world case studies and hands-on projects, she equips future professionals with practical analytical skills, bridging the gap between academia and industry.
Panellist
Kalyan Pandey
IT Service Delivery Analyst | Charter Hall
As a dedicated professional with a passion for technology and innovation, I have successfully transitioned from studying to launching my career at Charter Hall. My journey began with an undergraduate degree in IT, followed by the Professional Year program, which provided me with valuable industry experience and insights.
At Charter Hall, I am currently involved in developing cutting-edge solutions that drive business growth and efficiency. My role has allowed me to work on diverse projects, collaborate with talented teams, and continuously expand my skills and knowledge.
I am excited to share my experiences and insights with students and emerging professionals at the "Your Career Path" event. My goal is to inspire and guide others as they navigate their own career paths and achieve their professional aspirations.
At Charter Hall, I am currently involved in developing cutting-edge solutions that drive business growth and efficiency. My role has allowed me to work on diverse projects, collaborate with talented teams, and continuously expand my skills and knowledge.
I am excited to share my experiences and insights with students and emerging professionals at the "Your Career Path" event. My goal is to inspire and guide others as they navigate their own career paths and achieve their professional aspirations.
Panellist
Sangeetha Ravisankar
Senior Data Analyst - Audit & Assurance at PKF Sydney & Newcastle
Sangeetha Ravisankar is a Senior Data Analyst at a top-tier accounting firm, where she dives into business intelligence and workplace compliance projects with precision and expertise. Collaborating closely with the assurance team and clients to harness data techniques and enhance engagements; while managing responsibilities for analysing data and creating custom reports to drive informed decisions, benefiting clients and managing risk.
She is a postgraduate of UNSW (Master of Data Science), and is honoured to have been recognised as Employee of the Year in 2023 and 2nd placed in the Outstanding Employee category at the Hunter Business Awards; and recently embraced the joys of motherhood, bringing a new level of inspiration and meaning to life, as well as fitting in time to cook and experimenting with baking recipes.
She is a postgraduate of UNSW (Master of Data Science), and is honoured to have been recognised as Employee of the Year in 2023 and 2nd placed in the Outstanding Employee category at the Hunter Business Awards; and recently embraced the joys of motherhood, bringing a new level of inspiration and meaning to life, as well as fitting in time to cook and experimenting with baking recipes.
Panellist
Noah Pincini
Cybersecurity & Privacy Consultant at PwC Australia
Noah Pincini is a cybersecurity consultant at PwC Australia, dedicated to building a fulfilling career through continuous improvement. Demonstrating exceptional communication skills, proactive leadership, a collaborative spirit, adaptability, and a strong commitment to team morale and client satisfaction, over the past three years, he has advised industry-leading companies on implementing robust cybersecurity solutions, focusing on strategy, risk, transformation, culture, change, and behaviour. A strong advocate for community engagement, he actively contributes as an ABCN mentor, Australian Computer Society Emerging Professional Committee Member, and in 2024, launched The Early Impact; a newsletter designed to empower emerging professionals by sharing his experiences and providing relevant resources. A firm believer in accessibility and mentorship, Noah has benefited from senior professionals prioritising investing in junior colleagues. He understands the importance of making time for questions, offering guidance, and actively supporting professional development, and he strives to embody these qualities through his newsletter and frequent LinkedIn posting. He is passionate about technology, career development, and connecting with others.
Panellist
Vivian Shen
Google Software Engineer | Toastie Co-Founder
Viv started her career in design, transitioned to data science and then moved onto web development at Canva and is now an iOS developer on Google Maps. At each stage of her career, she had to consistently upskill by picking up extra courses and through self-study - happy to share more details about this. She is a big advocate for women in technology and used to lead this initiative at UNSW. Outside of work, she enjoys working on personal projects such as Toastie with Annabel. Together, they are creating a mobile health tracking app to help themselves and others manage their chronic illnesses (ulcerative colitis & polycystic ovary syndrome).
She's always happy to help out where she can, so don’t be afraid to reach out and ask any questions!
She's always happy to help out where she can, so don’t be afraid to reach out and ask any questions!
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Hendra Lim
Final-Year BIT Cybersecurity Student | Technical & Service Intern at Legrand
Hendra is an aspiring cybersecurity professional currently completing a Bachelor of Information Technology (Cybersecurity). He holds the Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification and is working towards the ISO 27001:2022 Lead Implementer Certification.
Hendra is a Technical and Service Intern at Legrand Australia. In this role, he works with IoT devices, troubleshoots technical issues on IoT devices, works with emergency lighting systems, and provides technical support. This experience has strengthened his technical skills and deepened his understanding of IoT security and risk management.
With a strong interest in cybersecurity and professional development, Hendra recently joined the ACS NSW Emerging Professionals Committee (EPC) as a member, where he is eager to contribute to the growth of future industry professionals.
Hendra is a Technical and Service Intern at Legrand Australia. In this role, he works with IoT devices, troubleshoots technical issues on IoT devices, works with emergency lighting systems, and provides technical support. This experience has strengthened his technical skills and deepened his understanding of IoT security and risk management.
With a strong interest in cybersecurity and professional development, Hendra recently joined the ACS NSW Emerging Professionals Committee (EPC) as a member, where he is eager to contribute to the growth of future industry professionals.
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Michael Lee
Postgraduate Student at Macquarie Business School | Team Leader at 180 Degrees Consulting
Michael Lee is a 1st year Master of Business Analytics student at Macquarie Business School. Previously a credit analyst and corporate banker, he worked with corporate and financial institution clients across China, Korea, and Mongolia. With over two years in the financial sector, Michael developed strong business acumen, analytical and methodological thinking, and an understanding of macroeconomic and geopolitical trends.
Now transitioning into analytics, Michael is focused on integrating financial and business expertise with data analysis and visualisation tools. Passionate about transforming data into business insights, he seeks to bridge business and analytics to drive strategic decision-making. Michael also serves as the President of the Macquarie University Business Analytics Club, where he connects students with analytics professionals and creates opportunities for upskilling.
As Student Ambassador of the Emerging Professionals Committee in ACS New South Wales, Michael is excited to facilitate discussions, connect young professionals, and explore how analytics is shaping the future of business
Now transitioning into analytics, Michael is focused on integrating financial and business expertise with data analysis and visualisation tools. Passionate about transforming data into business insights, he seeks to bridge business and analytics to drive strategic decision-making. Michael also serves as the President of the Macquarie University Business Analytics Club, where he connects students with analytics professionals and creates opportunities for upskilling.
As Student Ambassador of the Emerging Professionals Committee in ACS New South Wales, Michael is excited to facilitate discussions, connect young professionals, and explore how analytics is shaping the future of business
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