Pete Guess
About Pete Guess
Pete Guess is the Director, Transformation Architect at Automation Anywhere in London, England, with a background in automation technology and digital consultancy.
Director, Transformation Architect at Automation Anywhere
Currently, Pete Guess serves as Director, Transformation Architect at Automation Anywhere in London, England, United Kingdom. In this role, he is responsible for leading and designing advanced digital transformation strategies. His work focuses on leveraging innovative technologies and methodologies to drive automation and operational excellence within organizations.
Career at AstraZeneca
Pete Guess worked at AstraZeneca as Automation Technology Director from 2019 to 2022, based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. During his three-year tenure, he led automation initiatives that were pivotal to the company's technological advancements in the pharmaceutical industry. His role involved overseeing the implementation of cutting-edge automation technologies to streamline and enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Roles at GENPACT and IFDS
From 2017 to 2018, Pete Guess was the Director of Digital Consultancy at GENPACT in London, where he guided the company's digital transformation projects. Prior to that, he held multiple senior positions at International Financial Data Services (IFDS). At IFDS, his roles included Associate Director of Digital/RPA Technology, Head of IT Ecommerce Strategy, Senior IT Solutions Delivery Manager, and Head of Ecommerce and AWD Workflow Development. His career at IFDS spanned from 2002 to 2017, during which he contributed significantly to the development and delivery of digital and robotic process automation solutions.
Education and Early Career
Pete Guess graduated from Loughborough University with a BSc(Hons) in IT and Ergonomics, which he pursued from 1987 to 1990. He began his professional career as an IT Developer/Analyst at Software Sciences Limited from 1990 to 1994. He then moved to IBM, where he worked as an IT Consultant from 1994 to 1998. Following his time at IBM, he served as Director of Consultancy Services at Wealth Management Software from 1998 to 2002.
Keynote Presentations and Advocacy
Pete Guess has delivered keynote presentations on Intelligent Automation and Generative AI, showcasing his depth of knowledge and expertise in these domains. Furthermore, he has designed and built a Centre of Excellence focused on future automated process delivery and digital workforce management. He is also a strong advocate for agile and lean delivery methodologies, consistently demonstrating his commitment to efficient and effective project management.