My role is not only to identify and automate business processes, but to drive an automation mindset in business operations. I do this by challenging the status quo, up-skilling others in automation technologies and showing them the value of RPA. Being well versed in the technical best practices (Blue Prism), I make it my mission to ensure RPA development is done right at Investec.

In my role as RPA Application owner I lead with a strong focus on delivering time back to business and scaling RPA at Investec. I am a keen teacher/mentor and created and hosted a comprehensive RPA Bootcamp.

Group Finance Technology is the team responsible to manage the bank's ERP and EPM systems. As a project manager I managed projects that involve major change to these systems, often evolving and improving the digital estate.

At IRESS I worked on projects to deliver complex IT solutions to South Africa's largest financial institutions. My portfolio of projects also included projects relating to improvement and maintenance of internal infrastructure.

I was part of the conceptualisation, planning and implementation of innovative marketing and sales projects and strategies. I also gained experience in new product launches, developing commercial and sales strategies, pricing models, market access and engaging with Health Care Professionals.

Project Manager for the Base of the Pyramid project operating in Ghana, Nigeria and Kenya. The role involved leading a team of four project managers remotely based in the respective African countries. Other responsibilities and tasks included operational improvements, budget management and ensuring compliance in operations.

As part of the Supply Chain Development team in our Global office, I worked alongside a team of experienced Project Managers. Through the projects I worked on, I broadened my knowledge of pharmaceutical supply chain models applied in different countries, and the advanced planning systems that enable optimised supply of product to the markets.

In this role, I delved into the complexities of measuring and incentivising performance, setting targets and developing Excel solutions. Further I assisted in various functional tasks in the Marketing Department.

This internship involved completing a prestudy on a project relating to Oriflame’s complex supply chain and strategic direction. During this time I also completed my Master’s Thesis.