Lavania Vijyakumar
About Lavania Vijyakumar
Lavania Vijyakumar is a Business Development Manager with a background in Economics and Finance. She has worked with various organizations, including OneConnect Financial Technology and The Boston Consulting Group, and is passionate about promoting financial literacy and inclusion in Southeast Asia.
Work at Thought Machine
Lavania Vijyakumar has been serving as a Business Development Manager at Thought Machine since 2021. In this role, she focuses on expanding the company's presence in the financial technology sector. Her responsibilities include identifying new business opportunities and fostering relationships with potential clients. Thought Machine is known for its innovative cloud-native core banking technology, and Lavania's contributions aim to enhance the company's market reach.
Education and Expertise
Lavania Vijyakumar holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA Hons) from the University of the West of England, where she studied Economics from 2017 to 2018. Prior to that, she completed a Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Finance & Economics at Taylor's University from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she obtained a Foundation degree in Business from Taylor's University in 2014. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in business principles and economic theories.
Background
Lavania Vijyakumar has a diverse professional background in business development and consulting. She began her career as a Research Assistant at the Office for National Statistics in the UK. She later interned at PwC Malaysia in Sustainability & Operations Consulting. Her experience includes roles at OneConnect Financial Technology, where she contributed to the launch of an eKYC solution with a major bank in Malaysia. She also served as a Convenor and Summit Director at Young Corporate Malaysians.
Achievements
Lavania Vijyakumar played a significant role in enabling OneConnect Financial Technology to successfully launch its eKYC solution with one of the top five banks in Malaysia. She founded Investoronomics, a platform dedicated to promoting financial literacy and informed investing. Her advocacy for financial literacy reflects her commitment to bridging the gap between financial professionals and the general public, particularly in Southeast Asia.
Professional Development
Lavania has participated in various professional development programs, including the McKinsey Youth Leadership Academy in 2016. She has also worked with The Boston Consulting Group as a Case Team Assistant, gaining insights into technology advantage strategies. Her involvement in Startup Weekend Bristol as part of the organizing committee further demonstrates her commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration within the business community.