Shawn Akerman
About Shawn Akerman
Shawn Akerman is a Technology Consulting Manager at Automation Anywhere in Plano, Texas, with extensive experience in managing cross-functional teams and overseeing diverse projects.
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Shawn Akerman is currently the Technology Consulting Manager at Automation Anywhere in Plano, Texas.
Company
Automation Anywhere, where Shawn Akerman serves as Technology Consulting Manager, is an industry leader in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technology.
Previous Roles
Shawn Akerman's professional history includes several notable positions: Head of Services, Americas, at M-Files from 2015 to 2018 in Plano, Texas; Senior Technical Implementation Analyst at MedAssets from 2012 to 2015 in Plano, Texas; Quality Improvement Analyst at UT Southwestern Medical Center for six months in 2011 in Dallas, Texas; Integration Architect at Phytel, An IBM Company, from 2008 to 2011 in Dallas, Texas; and Energy Software Consultant at Allegro Development from 2005 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Shawn Akerman holds both a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration and Management from The University of Texas at Dallas. He has substantial experience in managing virtual cross-functional teams for diverse projects including platform deployments, development, and advisory services.
Professional Collaboration
In his current role, Shawn Akerman routinely collaborates with Sales, Customer Success, and Product Management teams to ensure product adoption, growth, and high customer satisfaction. He oversees and co-delivers projects with third-party partners and offshore teams.
Project Management and Sales Support
Shawn Akerman actively participates in the sales process to scope service deals, create, and negotiate Statements of Work and Change Orders. He is accountable for project P&L, team utilization, and customer outcomes.