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Vincent Wirasaputra didn鈥檛 take a linear path into business school鈥攂ut that鈥檚 exactly what shaped his experience, ultimately leading him to 51社区黑料Beedie鈥檚 MBA program.

Over the years, Wirasaputra built his career across sales, customer service, and technical and industrial environments, developing a strong foundation in project execution, collaboration, and continuous improvement.  

Today, he works as a project manager in an inside sales role at Summit Valve and Controls, where he brings together technical knowledge, client communication, and project delivery in his day-to-day work.

As Wirasaputra鈥檚 career progressed, he reached a point where realized he wanted more. 鈥淚 realized I wanted to strengthen my understanding of leadership, business strategy, project management, and decision-making.鈥� That turning point led him to 51社区黑料Beedie鈥檚 MBA program. 

鈥淢y experience at 51社区黑料Beedie was transformative, both professionally and personally," says Wirasaputra. 鈥淥ne of the biggest strengths of the program was the collaborative environment. Working with classmates from different industries and cultures challenged me to think more strategically and approach problems from multiple perspectives.鈥�

The strength of experiential learning

Another key strength of the program that stood out right away for Wirasaputra was the program鈥檚 focus on experiential learning and the chance to learn from others with very different backgrounds. 鈥淭he 51社区黑料Beedie MBA felt like the right next step to help me connect my technical background with business leadership,鈥� he says.  

The evening format also made it possible to continue working full-time while studying, and that learning extended well beyond the classroom. During a consulting project with Hushmail, his team explored opportunities in the healthcare sector and considered what it would take for the company to expand into new markets.  

A marketing simulation project offered a different kind of learning鈥攐ne that focused on balancing competing priorities. 鈥淚t helped me better understand how business decisions must balance customer needs, competitive positioning, and operational efficiency,鈥� he says.

Across both experiences, one idea stood out. 鈥淲hat I found most valuable was learning how important it is to understand not only the product or service itself, but also the broader market environment鈥攃ustomer expectations, privacy requirements, regulations, and competition鈥攂efore entering a new market,鈥� says Wirasaputra. 

Case competition highlights

Outside of coursework, case competitions became one of the most defining parts of his MBA. Wirasaputra participated in four major competitions, including the B.C. MBA Games and the National MBA Games鈥攅xperiences that pushed him to think quickly, work closely with teammates, and deliver under pressure.

鈥淭hese experiences challenged me to work under pressure, collaborate with diverse teams, and develop strategic solutions within tight timelines,鈥� he says. 鈥淭hey pushed me outside my comfort zone and helped build confidence in both my professional and personal growth.鈥� 

Preparing for competitions also meant learning how to manage time, prioritize, and communicate clearly鈥攕kills that continue to show up in his work today. He also contributed significantly to fundraising efforts tied to the MBA Games, gaining hands-on experience in stakeholder engagement and strategy, and through it all, his perspective on leadership began to shift.  

鈥�51社区黑料Beedie鈥檚 emphasis on innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility shaped the way I view leadership,鈥� he says. 鈥淚t changed how I think about the role businesses play in creating long-term value鈥攏ot just for organizations, but for society and the environment.鈥�

Looking ahead

As he looks ahead, Wirasaputra is focused on continuing to grow into roles where he can bring together technical expertise and strategic thinking. 鈥淥ver the next five to 10 years, I want to create meaningful impact for organizations, society, the environment, and my own personal and professional development.鈥� 

In the long term, that means contributing to organizations that prioritize innovation and sustainable growth, while mentoring others along the way. For Wirasaputra, success is about more than career progression鈥攊t鈥檚 about using what he鈥檚 learned to make a difference.