4BI Solutions

Working as a consultant, led an engagement to diagnose, design and mobilise a new, agile operating model and enhanced data analytics capabilities, delivered through the Azure cloud services platform.

Led extensive value stream mapping to surface data use cases along with digital and business initiatives, with quantified hard benefits, along with a delivery roadmap and associated business case to deliver.

Created high-level data architecture and managed the delivery of client reporting through a data portal, using Power BI embedded.

Managed senior stakeholders to develop an agreed 2-year vision and target operating model including high-level business, technology and data architecture.

Business Transformation Consultant

Gobeyond Partners

Leading project teams and clients to diagnose, design and implement large-scale change across processes, people and technology.

Enabling culture change and operational transformation by coaching operational excellence tools and techniques to front-line managers up to heads of department.

Lean Transformation Consultant and Coach

First Central

Led data management implementation across all business functions, which enabled the delivery of new Power BI reporting and data science use cases.

Designed, developed and implemented a bespoke data management framework based on the DAMA industry standard.

Created a capability map, documenting the strategic design of new data management capabilities and baselined organisational maturity.

Designed and implemented forums, processes, policies, tools and metrics that delivered the data management operating model across the organisation.

Identified and co-ordinated a team of Data Stewards, who developed and applied standards for data modelling, data dictionary usage, and data cataloguing that resulted in the accelerated delivery of value-added data products.

Data Management Lead

HSBC

Led an extensive operating model review of the bank’s retail complaints function.

Identified opportunities to improve complaints processes and operating model resulting in FTE savings, and reduced compensation expenditure.

Designed target operating model and led initial changes across a ~300 FTE business.

Business Transformation Lead

AXA UK

Led a project team in the diagnosis and design of a new target operating model for a motor claims operation.

Used value stream mapping and efficiency analysis to baseline performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Coached the project team and the business in Lean ways of working, which resulted in a significant reduction of work-in-progress, customer delays and increased levels of operation efficiency.

Lean Transformation Consultant

Unipart Group

Using Six Sigma and Lean within a project management framework to lead change which results in tangible business benefits for Public Sector and Financial Services clients.

In particular providing subject matter expertise and guidance in the excecution of "Voice Of Customer" approaches (Quality Function Deployment) to develop customer driven high level KPIs.

Also, using Value Stream Mapping to understand the current state of highly complex financial service processes, identify opportunities and design future state concepts and principles into client processes.

Lean Consultant

Royal Bank of Scotland

Lead and deliver large scale Lean Sigma projects on complex processes with multiple dependencies, focused on improving Customer Satisfaction and Business Efficiency.

Manage stakeholder relationships and a team of project managers to deliver the wider project objectives.

Process Improvement Manager

Jaguar Land Rover

Led production assembly line team to achieve challenging production targets in Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.

Used lean tools and techniques on a day-to-day basis in a world class lean facility, recognised as being amongst the most productive car plants in Europe.

Production Manager

Identified and undertook various Six Sigma projects focused on driving down warranty costs through the analysis of root causes and reduction of manufacturing variability.

Predominantly focused on the Chassis and Trim engineering disciplines, the projects focused on using the DMAIC methodology and managing stakeholders from multiple disciplines to resolve issues and drive down warranty cost.

Six Sigma Black Belt

I am an experienced leader in all aspects of Business Transformation, with a strong ability to engage stakeholders and align the organisation behind a compelling vision and case for change.

My typical engagements are target operating model focused, and over the years have been able to develop an approach that drives change across business, technology and data architectures. Through it, I am able to quickly find opportunities that can amount to tens of millions in benefits through increased operational efficiency, while improving customer experience.

My approach comes with a well-developed framework and a variety of pre-made workshop materials that can accelerate delivery and bring alignment when complexity levels are high.

I use a Lean-Agile approach, with an emphasis on developing business agility, that brings together business, technology and data analytics teams, enabling them to deliver more value, earlier and more often.

Phil Mottram

BrightLogic, LLC

I believe experts should be experts, not task-jugglers. That's why I use AI and automation to free up 5-10 hours a week for service-based businesses. Less busywork, more genius work.

My passion lies in solving sales process challenges. If you're struggling to follow up with your leads, have a large client or lead database you haven't done anything with, or need to book more appointments, send me a DM with "AI Sales"

CEO - ⚙️ Chief AI Consultant

I have spoken (in person & online) at over 80 conferences and events worldwide since 2016. Find my sessions at: https://sessionize.com/heidi-araya/

Current focus of talks: How AI will impact jobs and careers; AI for non-tech folks; Improving Business Results with a holistic, customer-focused approach 

I am an approved Pluralsight author, international speaker, innovator, and experienced workshop designer and facilitator. My book on Lightweight Value Stream Mapping will be complete in 2024.

International Keynote Speaker, Author, Approved Pluralsight Trainer

Crooms Academy of Information Technology

Business Advisory Council

Young Entrepreneurs of Surry

Advisor

ForeverQuest

To empower individuals to unleash their infinite potential by guiding them on a transformative journey of personal growth and self-evolution. Enabling people to reach and exceed their business goals in a rapidly changing world with pragmatic business mentoring and coaching, based on 25 years of experience and ICF coach training. 
Check it out at www.foreverquest.org

Business and Personal Reinvention Guide (passion project)

Value Stream Management Consortium

Designing AI-powered experiences as a Director on the board. I pitched and implemented FlowBuddy, an AI chatbot designed to answer common questions about Value Stream Management.

Director, Board of Directors

BotLogic

We help businesses integrate generative AI technologies to improve productivity. 
We share generative AI tools and techniques for small and medium-sized businesses and organizations. 
We build, train, and maintain AI chatbots for clients.
 Check out our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@brightlogicai

Technical Advisor, AI Automations

Xpirit | Part of Xebia

Coaching, Consulting for Enterprise Transformation
Empowered clients to maximize their time and energy by leading strategic organizational transformations. Utilized a comprehensive approach, including productivity workshops, one-on-one coaching, and tailored interventions to identify inefficiencies and implement streamlined processes. Served as a Delivery Lead, ensuring successful adoption of productivity-enhancing solutions and facilitating lasting, positive change.
In this role, I:
Conducted in-depth assessments to uncover productivity bottlenecks and areas for improvement
Designed and delivered engaging workshops to educate teams on productivity best practices and tools
Provided personalized coaching to help individuals develop more efficient work habits and mindsets
Implemented strategic solutions to optimize workflows, and eliminate time-wasters
Acted as a Delivery Lead, overseeing the seamless execution of productivity initiatives and ensuring measurable results
Empowered clients to reclaim their time, reduce stress, and focus on high-value activities that drive growth and success
By leveraging my expertise in productivity optimization and change management, I helped clients transform their organizations and unlock the full potential of their teams.

Enterprise Transformation Consultant - Delivery Lead

Citrix

As a Director of TPM/Agile in the Engineering Operations Team at Citrix, I spearheaded the transformation of our software development processes, establishing a vision for lean-agile ways of working that empowered teams to deliver value faster and more efficiently. By focusing on principles and outcomes rather than prescriptive processes, I helped create an environment where innovation could thrive, and teams could adapt quickly to changing market demands.
Key achievements in this role included:
Developing and implementing a lean-agile framework that streamlined workflows and eliminated waste
Coaching teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Establishing guardrails and principles to ensure alignment and consistency across the organization
Empowering teams to take ownership of their processes and make data-driven decisions
Driving significant improvements in productivity, quality, and time-to-market

Director, Engineering Operations - Technical Program Management

Enterprise Agile Coach (Director)

The Open Leadership Network

see www.openleadershipnetwork.com
The mission of the OLN is to advance real and lasting progress in the domain of business agility and organizational development through effective change management (e.g., Invitation-Based Model of Coaching)

Founding Member and Advisory Board Member

Coaching Agile Journeys

Coaching Agile Journeys was an online meetup held on Zoom (way before COVID!). We grew a community of passionate meetup attendees that engaged regularly with us for over five years, with average attendance of 50-90 people for the main monthly events. Once a month, we had a main event with a speaker. In between, we scheduled special events, like a special series, an agile cocktail, coaching circle, lean coffee, or meet up to discuss our podcast. Check the recordings out at www.coachingagilejourneys.com

Co-founder and Community Leader

Empowering small businesses to reclaim time and accelerate growth through AI-powered automation | Inventor | Keynote Speaker

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AI handles repetitive tasks, freeing up your time and resources. Boost efficiency and productivity without adding to your workload. No more missed opportunities and no more time wasted on manual processes.

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