Vijen Balipursad is a seasoned data management professional currently serving as Program Leader IMS at Rijk Zwaan since September 2023, focusing on enterprise-wide data governance practices. Prior experience includes a lengthy tenure at African Bank from May 2016 to July 2023, where Vijen held the roles of Senior Manager and Manager in the Data Office, achieving RDARR compliance and developing key data governance policies. Earlier roles at Nedbank as a Senior Data Analyst involved extensive data analysis, quality management, and reporting, while experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers encompassed advisory services in data management and forensic technology. Vijen's foundational education was completed at Stanger Manor Secondary, culminating in a Matric diploma.