Praveen tomar
Head of Data Automation
UK Civil Services ( Ofgem)
Senior Member IEEE I Fellow, Threws I Innovator Fellow, Einstein Foundation I Advisory Board Member at CXO-Circle, UK
I am a passionate civil servant , researcher and technology enthusiast.
I have over 23 years of experience in IT transformation, Data, AI and automation, with a Six Sigma Black Belt certification and multiple publications on low-code digital
automation. As the Head of Data Automation at Ofgem, I lead a team of talented professionals who are passionate about enhancing public service delivery and outcomes by harnessing the power of data and automation, while respecting human dignity and values. In my previous roles, I have successfully led and executed multiple digital transformation and automation programs for government departments and a global investment bank, using a cloud-first approach, low-code platforms, and data-driven insights. I have also provided expert advisory and consulting support to senior stakeholders, helping them formulate and implement effective digital strategies and efficiency improvement initiatives.
Through my work, I contribute to Ofgem's vision of building a better data ecosystem for the UK's Energy sector.
Some research work and publications,
1. Transforming the Energy Sector: Addressing Key Challenges through Generative AI, Digital Twins, AI, Data Science and Analysis - https://eudl.eu/doi/10.4108/ew.4825
2. Revolutionising Fashion and Textile Industry with Generative AI - https://www.fibre2fashion.com/industry-article/9681/revolutionising-fashion-and-textile-industry-with-generative-ai
3. Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) the Future of Sustainable or Green Fashion: A Review ( A book chapter) - https://stm.bookpi.org/RPST-V2/issue/view/920
4. Patent published on " A TRAVEL ADVISOR SYSTEM USING A GEOSPATIAL APPROACH AND AI SYSTEM” and published on 08/03/2024
https://iprsearch.ipindia.gov.in/PublicSearch/PublicationSearch/ApplicationStatus and tracking number 202411015643
5. Patent published for “ Urban Digital Display Design” and patent application number 411932-001 under intellectual property rights, Govt of India
Education: Bachelor of Engineering ( Graduated in 2001) - 4 year Degree Course ( Full time)
Institute - www.sgsits.ac.in
University : RGTU, Bhopal, India
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/praveen-t-3262a12/
Employment details -
1. Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) , UK Civil Services
Designation- Head of Process Digitisation (Data and AI) Grade 6
Location – London, UK
Key role and responsibilities,
Sep 2023- Present
• Digital Strategy, AI and Data Ethics: Lead, design, and connect the team's vision/mission statement (inclusive, cohesive, and collaborative) with the overall digital strategy (cloud-first, low-code, AI & Data ethics, and overall IT technical debt).
2. Office for National Statistics (UK Public Sector)
Designation- Lead Automation Engineer
Aug 2021 – Sept 2023
• Code Development and Standards: Established coding standards, conducted code reviews, and promoted efficient coding practices.
• API Management and Integration: Managed API and ecosystem integrations, focusing on architecture, design patterns.
3. Deloitte Touché Tohmatsu Limited, USA
Designation - Manager (Intelligent Automation)
Jan 2019 - July 2020
Key Achievements:
• Significant Process Automation: Successfully identified and automated over 25 business processes within the middle and back-office domains, achieving cost savings of $1.65 million.
4. Cognizant Technology Solutions US Crop
Designation- Manager Consulting (Digital Ops)
Oct 2012- Jan 2019
• Led many IT transformation, process optimization projects, and Initiatives like defining digital strategy and implementation roadmap for various global clients (USA, UK, EU, and India)
5. Bharti Airtel Ltd
Designation - Manager – PEX & Lean Six Sigma Black Belt ( iT)
Location- New Delhi, India
Sept 2009 - Sept 2012
• Awarded the prestigious national quality award for excellence in customer service for my initiative on improving customer satisfaction (Bharti airtel Ltd).
• Awarded the Airtel President " Diamond Award" and " Best Black Belt (Silver) of the Year Award " in Bharti airtel Ltd (amongst 150+ lean six sigma black belts) for my process improvement project.
Professional Affiliations: Training and Certifications
● Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
● Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions
● Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
● Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals
● Ui Path RPA Advanced Developer diploma
● IBM Watson Assistant Foundation Certified
● SAFe Solution Architect 5.1 trained and certified
praveentomar12@gmail.com