Alpesh D.
About me
| Alpesh D. | |
| Computer Science | |
| Computer Systems and Software Engineering | |
| Taught Postgraduate | |
| Alcuin | |
| 1992 | |
| United Kingdom |
My employment
| CEO | |
| Fintricity | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Digital and IT services | |
| Small business (0-49 employees) | |
| 2005 |
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A day in the life of a CEO in the United Kingdom
Academic qualifications are not enough. You need to be able to be an all rounded individual, with common sense, drive, and enthusiasm for your role.
Briefly describe the organisation you work for
My company is called Fintricity. We are a technology consulting firm and venture studio.
What do you do?
I run company focused on delivering solutions and ventures with AI and Data and Blockchain.
Reflecting upon your past employment and education, what led you to your current career choice?
I did at Computer Science degree in York and always wanted to work in this area.
Is your current job sector different from what you thought you would enter when you graduated?
No
Describe your most memorable day at work
When you plan and succeed delivering value to a customer.
Are there any challenges associated with your job?
Growing a business, dealing with investors, clients and partners.
What’s your work environment and culture like?
Open, flexible and collaborative.
What extracurricular activities did you undertake at university and what transferable skills did you develop through these?
I was captain of Alcuin College Badminton team and Treasurer of the Overseas Student Association. All help to manage people, lead a group, plan finances.
What would you like to do next with your career?
Scale my current business.
What top tips do you have for York students preparing for today’s job market and life after graduation?
Academic qualifications are not enough. You need to be able to be an all rounded individual, with common sense, drive, and enthusiasm for your role.
What topics from students are you happy to answer questions on?
Anything at all
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