Student Stories
Adapting to the Unknown
I grew up in Milan, Italy, a very busy city. I did gymnastics, dance, and followed my dad to football games to support our…
Translating data into insights – Mohammed Abdulfattah, Business Analyst
I was born in Alexandria (Egypt), an ancient city built by Alexander the Great. Alexandria was a knowledge hub, known for its great library, so you could say that a passion for learning was in my blood.
My first degree was a bachelor's in business administration with…
Breaking down barriers for people with disability
After graduating from the University of Queensland, like many people with disabilities, I struggled to find employment. Employers expressed countless negative assumptions about my capacity to work due to my blindness —…
Meet a financial controller – Ladia Brinckman
Working in finance was a dream of my mother’s. She wanted me to grow up to be a successful accountant or finance officer. In the Philippines, it was expected that children followed their parent’s…
Becoming a Digital Project Manager
Vamshi Grandhe began his career journey as an Aerospace Engineer in India but found his true calling in the world of start-ups, venture capital and business management in the digital space when he made a career transition in Australia.
For Vamshi, being able to build start-ups and digital ventures, and…