Wednesday, 9 July 2025

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Can you describe your experience with RPA tools like Automation Anywhere and UiPath?

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Throughout my 13.5 years in IT, I have accumulated extensive experience in Robotic Process Automation (RPA), particularly with Automation Anywhere and UiPath. I have spent the last 8 years focusing on RPA, where I have developed a deep understanding of various RPA tools, including Automation Anywhere v11, A2019, and A360, as well as UiPath and Pega Robotics. My expertise is not limited to just using these tools; I have been involved in end-to-end automation processes, which include feasibility studies, designing architectures, development, testing, and deployment of automation solutions. 


In my current role as a Senior Specialist in Robotics at Sunlife Financial, I have led multiple projects that utilized Automation Anywhere. For instance, I was responsible for automating case creation processes that involved integrating various applications and databases. This required me to work closely with business stakeholders to understand their needs and identify automation opportunities. I also designed bot architectures, coded solutions, and provided production support, ensuring the bots operated efficiently and met business requirements. 


My experience with UiPath includes automating complex workflows in various domains, including BFSI and Life Sciences. I have successfully implemented RPA solutions that reduced manual effort and improved accuracy in processes such as invoice processing and data extraction. My ability to troubleshoot and debug automations has been crucial in maintaining high performance and reliability in the bots I manage. 


Additionally, I have obtained certifications in Automation Anywhere, which have further solidified my knowledge and skills in RPA. I am passionate about leveraging RPA technology to drive digital transformation and improve operational efficiency across organizations.

Que2-How do you approach designing an RPA solution architecture?

Ans+Designing an RPA (Robotic Process Automation) solution architecture requires a structured and strategic approach to ensure scalability, maintainability, security, and performance. Here’s a step-by-step approach you can follow as an RPA Solution Architect:

🔶 1. Understand the Business Process

  • Engage stakeholders to gather end-to-end process knowledge.
  • Document the AS-IS process, identifying systems, users, decision points, exceptions.
  • Analyze process complexity, volume, frequency, and ROI potential.

🔶 2. Assess Feasibility for Automation

  • Check for rule-based logic, structured inputs, and standardized steps.
  • Perform a process assessment (e.g., PDD – Process Design Document).
  • Evaluate technical feasibility (integration with legacy apps, Citrix, etc.).

🔶 3. Define Automation Scope and Goals

  • Identify in-scope and out-of-scope components.
  • Clarify business objectives: time savings, error reduction, SLA compliance.
  • Determine success metrics (e.g., FTE savings, cycle time reduction).

🔶 4. Select the Right RPA Tool

  • Choose tools like Automation Anywhere, UiPath, Power Automate, Blue Prism based on:
    • Integration needs
    • Licensing model
    • Governance and analytics capabilities
    • Bot scalability and control room features

🔶 5. Design Solution Architecture

a. High-Level Design

  • Define bot types:
    • Attended Bots (user-assisted)
    • Unattended Bots (fully autonomous)
  • Identify:
    • Orchestrator/Control Room setup
    • Bot runners (VMs, desktops, cloud)
    • Database and credential vaults
  • Create a component diagram:
    • RPA bots, apps, APIs, queues, databases

b. Low-Level Design (Bot-level)

  • Break the process into modular sub-tasks/workflows
  • Define reusable components
  • Handle:
    • Exception Management
    • Logging and Audit
    • Retry mechanisms
  • Use Queue-based processing for high-volume transactions

🔶 6. Security and Compliance

  • Use Credential Vaults (CyberArk, AA Credential Manager)
  • Ensure role-based access control (RBAC)
  • Enable bot activity logging for audit trails
  • Apply data encryption at rest and in transit

🔶 7. Infrastructure Planning

  • Define:
    • Number of bots and virtual machines (based on workload)
    • Development, Test, UAT, and Production environments
    • Network/firewall requirements
    • Load balancing and scalability strategy

🔶 8. Deployment and Monitoring Strategy

  • Use orchestration tools (like AA Control Room or UiPath Orchestrator)
  • Set up:
    • Scheduling
    • Bot health monitoring
    • Alert/notification system
  • Define rollback and failover mechanisms

🔶 9. Governance and CoE Involvement

  • Set development standards and naming conventions
  • Implement version control and code review policies
  • Involve RPA Center of Excellence (CoE) for best practices and reusability

🔶 10. Documentation and Handover

  • Prepare:
    • Solution Design Document (SDD)
    • Deployment Guide
    • User Guide
  • Conduct:
    • UAT with business users
    • Knowledge transfer to operations/maintenance teams

Would you like a visual architecture diagram or a template (SDD/PDD)? I can prepare those based on your domain or preferred RPA tool.


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