Edward Mills
About Edward Mills
Edward Mills is a Business Process Engineer with a background in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pretoria. He has extensive experience in process optimization and business process re-engineering, currently working at Absa in Johannesburg since 2017.
Work at Absa
Edward Mills has been employed at Absa as a Business Process Engineer since 2017. In this role, he focuses on enhancing business processes within the organization. His responsibilities include conducting value stream assessments and implementing business process re-engineering strategies. He contributes to fostering a culture of continuous improvement at Absa, which is part of Barclays Africa Group Limited.
Education and Expertise
Edward Mills studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Pretoria, where he earned his Bachelor's degree from 2010 to 2014. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his professional roles. He has developed expertise in business process optimization and standard operating procedures, particularly within the financial services sector.
Background in Process Engineering
Edward Mills has a diverse background in process engineering, having worked in various roles across different organizations. He began his career at Foster Wheeler as a Process Engineer in Aberdeen, UK, for one month. He then served as a Process Technologist at CSIR from 2015 to 2016, where he was involved in process optimization from lab scale to pilot scale. His experience also includes a year at Deloitte in New York as a Process Engineer.
Experience at CSIR
During his time at CSIR, Edward Mills played a significant role in compiling standard operating procedures for equipment and processes. He also engaged in procurement of raw materials and equipment for research and development projects. His work involved conducting value stream assessments, which contributed to improving operational efficiency within the organization.
Previous Roles and Tutoring Experience
Before his engineering roles, Edward Mills worked as a Chemistry Tutor at the University of Pretoria from 2012 to 2013. This position allowed him to share his knowledge and support students in their academic pursuits. His early career experiences laid the groundwork for his later roles in engineering and process optimization.