Athavan Thavayogarajah
About Athavan Thavayogarajah
Athavan Thavayogarajah is a Business Development professional specializing in Financial Services, currently working at Vena Solutions in Toronto, Canada. He has a background in finance and sales, with experience at AIESEC and PostBeyond, and aspires to run a service business, write a book, and host a podcast.
Work at Vena Solutions
Athavan Thavayogarajah has been employed at Vena Solutions since 2022, serving in the role of Business Development within the Financial Services sector. His responsibilities include identifying new business opportunities and fostering relationships with potential clients. Vena Solutions is known for its innovative financial planning and analysis software, which supports organizations in streamlining their financial processes.
Previous Experience at AIESEC
Athavan has a significant history with AIESEC, where he held multiple roles. He served as a Finance Associate for six months in 2018, followed by a position as Sales Specialist & Exchange Participant Manager for ten months in 2019. In 2020, he took on the role of Sales Team Leader for four months. These experiences contributed to his skills in finance and sales, enhancing his business development capabilities.
Career at PostBeyond by Influitive
From 2021 to 2022, Athavan worked as a Business Development Representative at PostBeyond by Influitive. In this role, he focused on generating leads and building relationships with clients, which further developed his expertise in business development and sales strategies.
Education and Expertise
Athavan completed his Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm) degree in Accounting and Finance at Ryerson University from 2017 to 2021. His education provided a strong foundation in financial principles and business practices, which he applies in his current role in business development.
Personal Interests and Hobbies
Athavan is a fitness enthusiast with a focus on powerlifting and bodybuilding. He enjoys gaming, particularly titles like Overwatch and Smash Bros. Additionally, he has a passion for hip hop music and engages in podcasting as a hobby. His interests extend to learning about emotional intelligence, psychology, and philosophy.