Rangaswami Balakumar
My studies at UTS gave me the ability to apply critical thinking and problem solving methods as a...
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering) Graduate certificate in Software Engineering (UTS) Master of Banking and Finance (UTS)
Company: Finpacific Pty Ltd trading as Finpacific Treasury Systems
Why did you decide to study at UTS?
Convenient part time options. Excellent faculty drawn from Finance Industry. Great networking with fellow professionals
What is the most valuable idea that you learnt from your studies at UTS?
It gave me the ability to apply critical thinking and problem solving methods as a Business Analyst in my workplace.
How many companies have you started? Were they successful?
3 companies. 2 of them are doing well.
What is the elevator pitch for your company?
Finpacific are the sole distributors of corporate treasury systems in Australia and New Zealand from the world's number one financial software company 'Misys'.
What is the most significant hurdle that you have overcome with your company?
Common shareholder vision and making timely decisions.
What is the biggest challenge facing you and your company at the moment?
Growing sales in a mature and sophisticated market dominated by few well known players
