Liz Winiarski
About Liz Winiarski
Liz Winiarski serves as the Lead Business Designer at Nationwide, where she has worked since 2015. She has extensive experience in business analysis, regulatory programs, and process improvement, holding certifications in Lean Six Sigma and internal auditing.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Liz Winiarski has served as the Lead Business Designer at Nationwide Building Society since 2015. In this role, she is responsible for shaping the Business Analysis Practice through continuous improvement and transformation initiatives. She has implemented a role-based access control framework for SpeedLayer, enhancing security and efficiency within the organization. Winiarski provides leadership and mentoring to Business Analysts at all levels, overseeing both direct line and task management of Senior Business Analysts.
Previous Experience in Business Analysis
Prior to her current position, Liz Winiarski worked at npower as a Business Analyst from 2008 to 2012. She then joined RWE Generation SE as a Process and Quality Assurance Analyst from 2013 to 2015. During her tenure at RWE, she focused on quality assurance processes and contributed to operational improvements. Her experience spans various sectors, allowing her to develop a comprehensive understanding of business analysis and process optimization.
Education and Expertise
Liz Winiarski holds a BSc Hons in Microbiology from University College London, U. of London. She has also studied at St Joseph's in Swindon. Winiarski is certified as an IRCA internal auditor and holds a Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma. Her expertise includes Business Process Management (BPM) and ARIS, which she applies to enhance business processes and drive efficiency.
Contributions to Business Analysis Community
Winiarski participated as a panel member at the 2017 European Business Analysis Conference, discussing the evolution of Business Analysis. She has been involved in complex regulatory programs, including GDPR Compliance and Operational Resilience. Additionally, she was interviewed by a BBC Technology Correspondent as part of an initiative by the British Computer Society and the International Institute of Business Analysis, highlighting her contributions to the field.