AUGUSTIN CHAN
Products & Innovations - Business Development
ARIM Technologies Pte Ltd
Diploma in Business Information Technology (DBIT)
Class of 2006
Tell us more about what you do.
I spearhead the cyber security service offering and product portfolio for ARIM Technologies. I’m responsible for creating new sales campaigns, researching markets, finding new market opportunities to enter, and creating business development strategies to expand the company’s existing markets.
Why did you choose to study business information technology in polytechnic?
I've always been excited about technology, but I also knew that I needed to be familiar with skills that are transferable. DBIT attracted me because it offered fundamental IT modules that lay the foundation for me to branch out to various IT specialities in the future. It also offered essential business skills that are relevant.
To do well in your profession, what qualities should one have?
#1 Humility – Never assume we know everything because there will be others that have areas of strength that we do not. Learn from them and they will respect you.
#2 Learning to Learn Skill – Google is the best teacher, research what you don’t know. Do not take information at face value, question it and be convinced.
#3 Learn to Network – Take the effort to speak to, and know people around you. It will expand your network of friends and people that you can go to for advice and opinions.