Dawid Pekala Email & Phone Number

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

As the owner of the Automation function at Lowell, I lead a highly skilled team in providing comprehensive support to the Operational and Back Office departments. I am responsible for the smooth daily operation of automated processes, which contribute to an annual savings of over 100k hours, as well as the prioritization and implementation of new automation initiatives. As part of the wider Center of Excellence, I have the opportunity to not only automate processes, but also redesign them to optimize their performance. I provide guidance and mentorship to my team while also fostering a culture of continuous improvement and feedback. By collaborating with RPA functions across Europe, I strive to maintain a consistent and efficient Robotic Operating Model, and to facilitate knowledge sharing across the organization.

Leeds, United Kingdom

During my tenure as an RPA Developer, I not only excelled in my role, but also provided guidance and support to other members of the team to ensure the delivery of technically sound solutions. As the environment owner/architect for Blue Prism estate within Lowell, I played a critical role in the initial set-up, upgrades, and migrations of the platform. Through my research and development efforts, I successfully reduced resource usage by 90% and increased processing capacity without incurring additional costs. I actively participated in various panels, representing the RPA function within Lowell and providing necessary visibility and support. The result of my hard work and collaboration with a talented team was the recognition of our efforts, as we received the Best Use of Technology award twice within the first two years of running the RPA function.

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

As a member of the Business Solution Architecture/Consultancy team, I was responsible for overseeing various change portfolio items, ensuring that the proposed solutions were both viable and aligned with the business's strategic pillars. I served as a point of reference for the Business Analysts team, working alongside them to deliver optimal results.

As a key contributor to various change initiatives, I played a critical role in the migration of the litigation portfolio across multiple group companies. I was responsible for shaping and implementing processes to migrate 300,000 accounts involved in different litigation processes. In addition to gathering business requirements, I analised potential impacts and provided alternatives to achieve goals in an efficient and accurate manner. I also provided support to the Legal Business Optimization Manager in post-project activities, ensuring the manager had visibility of progress and the necessary tools to review any accounts that fell outside the regular process.

Leeds, United Kingdom

As a member of the outsource team, I was responsible for automating, monitoring, and maintaining outsource processes. I provided valuable insights into the operational performance of both external agencies and internal portfolios. I supported the Senior Debt Management and Insolvency Manager in the implementation of performance measures within the department, and played a role in defining the framework for the insolvency cash performance forecast. I also worked closely with the project team to scope, build, test, and deploy an automated solution for managing file exchange with external providers.

Leeds

As a Management Information analyst, I was responsible for the entire lifecycle of reporting, from requirements gathering to development, testing, release, and maintenance. I also led the cross-platform migration of the reporting portfolio and was involved in department resource planning and financial forecasting.Key skills required:Pro SQL (stored procedures, functions, views), SSRS, VBA, Visual Studio, .NET

Leeds, United Kingdom

As a Data Analyst, I successfully managed the department's data and was responsible for automating processes and administering databases. I also took ownership of the reporting portfolio and refined it for optimal performance. I delivered high-quality management information, performed in-depth analysis, and presented financial reports to both internal and external stakeholders to support informed business decision making.Key skills required:Extensive Microsoft Office skills like Access and Excel, working knowledge of Visual Basic, SQL Server Manage and SQL Server Reporting Services, flexible approach to work, excellent time management skills and working with minimum supervision under own initiative.

As a Data Analyst in the Research and Development team, I was responsible for providing comprehensive information reporting and analysis services to a diverse range of stakeholders. I collaborated with colleagues from different departments to identify their information requirements and to develop both routine and ad hoc reports, presenting information in a clear and easily understandable format. My technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, combined with my strong analytical skills, enabled me to fulfill my role effectively.I also leveraged my programming skills in Visual Basic, HTML, JavaScript, and PHP to automate and streamline business processes and reports, resulting in significant cost savings for the organization. Additionally, I occasionally provided IT support, including setting up workstations, systems, and email, as well as fixing or replacing equipment as needed.