Avrie Duda
About Avrie Duda
Avrie Duda is an Area Sales Manager at Vena Solutions in Toronto, Ontario, specializing in streamlining and automating Excel-based processes for finance and accounting leaders. With a background in business development and finance, Duda has accumulated diverse experience across several roles in the finance and SaaS sectors.
Current Role at Vena Solutions
Avrie Duda currently serves as the Area Sales Manager at Vena Solutions, a position held since 2022. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Duda focuses on assisting finance and accounting leaders in streamlining and automating Excel-based processes. This role leverages Duda's expertise in SaaS and FP&A automation, contributing to the efficiency of organizations that rely on Excel for essential business functions.
Previous Experience at Vena Solutions
Prior to the current role, Avrie Duda worked at Vena Solutions in various capacities. Duda was a Business Development Pod Lead for the SMB sector for seven months in 2022 and served as a Business Development Representative from 2021 to 2022. These roles involved engaging with clients and promoting solutions that enhance financial processes, further establishing Duda's experience in the field.
Educational Background
Avrie Duda completed a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree in Finance at Dalhousie University from 2014 to 2018. Following this, Duda pursued further education at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies, focusing on Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services for 11 months in 2021. Duda also attended Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School from 2010 to 2014.
Professional Experience in Finance
Duda has a solid foundation in finance, having worked as an Associate Investment Advisor at HollisWealth from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, Duda gained valuable experience as an Accounting Analyst Co-op at Scotiabank in 2016, where Duda completed two separate three-month placements. This diverse experience has contributed to Duda's expertise in financial analysis and advisory roles.
Retail Experience at Roots
Before entering the finance sector, Avrie Duda worked as a Sales Associate at Roots for five months in 2018. This role provided Duda with foundational skills in customer service and sales, which are beneficial in the current sales management position.