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Paul Williams

Halifax,Yorkshire
Almost everything worthwhile carries with it some sort of risk, whether it’s starting a new business, whether it’s leaving home, whether it’s getting married, or whether it’s flying into space.
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Summary

Motivational leader with record of success in Technology environments. Seeks out change opportunities, capitalising on technologies, improved methods and gaps to surpass targets. History maintaining efficiency and high employee satisfaction with responsive management style.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Head of RPA

Wesleyan
Birmingham, West Midlands
01.2023 - Current
  • Handled negotiations with outside vendors and service agencies to meet group needs.
  • Represented organisations at seminars, conferences and business events.
  • Analysed and resolved complex resource management issues for optimised scheduling.
  • Controlled resources by department or project and tracked accordingly.
  • Planned revenue generation strategies designed for growth.
  • Organised financial and operational data to help with yearly budgeting and planning.
  • Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.
  • Designed and implemented training to further develop staff based on business goals.
  • Translated senior management directives into actionable front-line policies and implemented changes with staff.
  • Streamlined processes to improve and optimise office operations.

Automation Leader

Co-op
Lichfield, Staffordshire
04.2022 - 01.2023
  • Performed needs and gaps analysis procedures and detailed data reviews to optimise implementation.
  • Completed automation of functional and regression testing.
  • Configured and optimised processes from inception through to completion.
  • Tested, automated and whitelisted software to be used in secure environments.
  • Met quality assurance teams, developers and project managers to confirm scope and sequence.
  • Assisted maintenance personnel with complex troubleshooting.
  • Trained developers and quality assurance team members in automation programs and processes.
  • Established best practices and innovative solutions to enhance production rates and output quality.
  • Devised and implemented cost-effective strategies for updating existing applications.
  • Provided technical input across development lifecycles, delivering timely, quality solutions.
  • Identified and implemented automation requirements through collaboration with project managers and developers.
  • Developed robust technical solutions for improved automation efficiency.
  • Maintained, debugged and optimised automation programs.

RPA Analyst

Co-op
Lichfield, Staffordshire
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Reviewed performance benchmarks and established metrics for future tracking.
  • Prototyped, updated and tested advanced analytical models, such as descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive.
  • Generated weekly reports, detailing findings and advising recommendations for strategic decision making.
  • Helped improve operations by showing clear connection between current policies and business results.
  • Applied knowledge of data modelling and statistical analysis to note trends and draw conclusions.
  • Developed and maintained optimisation models covering various portfolio positions for lead generation and growth opportunities.
  • Set up dashboards and analysed [Number]+ datasets using Tableau and Mixed Panel.
  • Conducted interviews with key business users to collect information on processes and user requirements.
  • Documented process flows and implemented requirements for functional improvements.
  • Conducted training classes, held personal meetings and led special workshops to improve employee performance.
  • Led cross-functional teams in analysing technological changes to understand operational impact.
  • Reviewed files, records and historic data to obtain required business information for development requests.
  • Liaised with stakeholders to verify technology alignment, recommending solutions against project specifications.
  • Identified areas for improvement, devising and implementing cost-effective solutions to improve results.
  • Performed research to understand departmental and organisational needs, using findings to create tailored solutions.
  • Assessed and mitigated potential risk of novel solutions through cost-benefit analysis.
  • Selected best method to introduce business recommendations to achieve maximum understanding and enthusiasm.
  • Automated operational processes using IT resources for improved efficiency and accuracy.
  • Oversaw processes and plans to evaluate impact of potential changes, aiding management to prepare for range of scenarios.
  • Produced written documentation,and visual presentations to report data to influence key stakeholders.
  • Supported implementation of proposed plans by following best practices in change management.
  • Addressed uncertainty and concerns head-on by encouraging open dialogue with employees.

RPA Analyst

RSA Insurance
Halifax, Calderdale
06.2013 - 03.2021
  • Reviewed performance benchmarks and established metrics for future tracking.
  • Prototyped, updated and tested advanced analytical models, such as descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive.
  • Generated weekly reports, detailing findings and advising recommendations for strategic decision making.
  • Helped improve operations by showing clear connection between current policies and business results.
  • Devised and led operational changes to generate significant improvements and measurable results in line with business objectives.
  • Supported implementation of proposed plans by following best practices in change management.
  • Conducted interviews with key business users to collect information on processes and user requirements.
  • Conducted training classes, held personal meetings and led special workshops to improve employee performance.
  • Liaised with stakeholders to verify technology alignment, recommending solutions against project specifications.
  • Collaborated throughout systems development lifecycles, from requirements gathering to production releases.
  • Documented process flows and implemented requirements for functional improvements.
  • Reviewed files, records and historic data to obtain required business information for development requests.
  • Selected best method to introduce business recommendations to achieve maximum understanding and enthusiasm.
  • Performed research to understand departmental and organisational needs, using findings to create tailored solutions.
  • Planned smooth integrations of technology to minimise glitches of process improvement projects.
  • Produced written documentation,and visual presentations to report data to influence key stakeholders.
  • Delivered exceptional, efficient customer service to promote word-of-mouth referrals.
  • Led cross-functional teams in analysing technological changes to understand operational impact.

Education

A LEVEL - I.T

St Catherine's Catholic High School, Halifax, Calderdale
09.2000 - 05.2002

A-Levels - History

St Catherine's Catholic High, Halifax, Calderdale
09.2000 - 05.2002

A-Levels - Business Studies

St Catherine's Catholic High School , Halifax
09.2000 - 05.2002

Skills

  • Blue Prism
  • Bespoke Automation
  • Power Automate
  • Automation Centre Of Excellence Management
  • Building a Automation COE
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Interdepartmental relations
  • Key Performance Indicator monitoring
  • Business development and planning
  • Staff development
  • Performance management
  • Employee management
  • Talent development
  • Strategies and goals
  • Project scheduling
  • Conflict resolution
  • Vendor management
  • Department appraisals
  • In-depth RPA knowledge
  • Policy and procedure adherence
  • Talent acquisition
  • Departmental budget management

Accomplishments

    Blue Prism Awards - Newcomer of the Year Award (Winner 2022)

    Midlands Shared Services - Technology Team of the Year 2021 (Winner)

Languages

English
Fluent

Work availability

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Timeline

Head of RPA - Wesleyan
01.2023 - Current
Automation Leader - Co-op
04.2022 - 01.2023
RPA Analyst - Co-op
04.2021 - 04.2022
RPA Analyst - RSA Insurance
06.2013 - 03.2021
St Catherine's Catholic High School - A LEVEL, I.T
09.2000 - 05.2002
St Catherine's Catholic High - A-Levels, History
09.2000 - 05.2002
St Catherine's Catholic High School - A-Levels, Business Studies
09.2000 - 05.2002
Paul Williams