With a professional interest in the evolving intelligence of emerging technologies, automation, and innovation, Sophie Darby is an experienced analyst with a demonstrated history of working in the publishing industry; producing executive reporting that specialises in manufacturing. The intelligence developed establishes proficiency in digital strategy, additive manufacturing, lean transformation, advanced robotics, artificial intelligence, internet of things, automation, digital twin, cyber security, and patented innovations in manufacturing. Sophie is experienced in leading and internationally developing globally dispersed teams, clients, and suppliers. One of the challenges of managing teams, operations, and production globally, when based in the UK, is the variance in work culture. Sophie has the ability to develop processes internationally, maintain stable change control throughout, and the aptitude to improve the competencies of internationally dispersed teams. Specialist areas, certified and not, include: APM Certified in Project Management, Yellow Belt Six Sigma Certified, Certified in Advanced Excel, Advanced in SQL, Microsoft Access, SAP, QlikView – Creation and Development, R&D - Patented Technologies, Digital Transformation, Internally Developing Software, The Emerging Industry 4.0, Manufacturing Operations, Lean Manufacturing, Forecasting, and Business Operations.