Abel Abad Aparicio

ABEL ABAD APARICIO Digital Transformation Specialist | Process Automation Expert | Project Management | Freelance Consulting Location: Bali, Indonesia – Available for global remote opportunities PROFILE SUMMARY Digital Transformation Leader and Process Automation Expert (RPA) with 7+ years of experience leading distributed teams across multiple time zones, delivering freelance consulting projects, and supporting clients globally from different industries (Insurance, Telecom, Public Sector, Consulting Services). Skilled in driving cross-functional and remote teams, delivering measurable efficiency gains (+152k labor hours saved at MAPFRE), and aligning technology initiatives with business goals. Fully bilingual (Spanish C2, English C1). PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE MAPFRE Spain · Process Optimization & Automation Business Manager · Jul 2022 – Jan 2024 • Implemented automation initiatives that increased efficiency by 9% and saved 152k labor hours. • Directed cross-functional teams and managed project backlogs aligned with ROI targets. • Oversaw service budget and ensured compliance with corporate KPIs. MasOrange (formerly Orange Spain) Strategy & New Ventures Senior Analyst · Jun 2021 – Jun 2022 • Conducted M&A reviews, synergy evaluations, and financial analyses for portfolio growth. • Optimized subsidiary performance and identified cost-saving opportunities. • Supported go-to-market strategies for new ventures. Corporate Process and Automation Senior Analyst · Oct 2018 – Jun 2021 • Identified and implemented 60+ automation solutions, in different areas of the company (HR, Finance, Sales, Marketing). • Managed a diverse team of functional and technical profiles, ensuring timely and efficient project delivery. • Maintained clear communication with stakeholders to provide project updates, adjust timelines and manage expectations. NTT Data Spain · Process Automation (RPA) & Operations Specialist · Apr 2017 – Jun 2021 • Assessed 40+ business processes to identify automation opportunities across sectors like Utilities, Telecom or Industry. • Drafted functional & technical documentation, aligning business needs with automation solutions & driving delivery by 25%. • Liaised between business and technical teams, managing scope, timelines, and expectations to ensure goals were met. EDUCATION Master’s Degree in Business Consulting – Business Consulting School of Management -) Dual Bachelor’s in Law & Business Administration – University Carlos III, Madrid -) TECHNICAL SKILLS Robotic Process Automation tools (UiPath, Make, Zapier); Flowchart Mapping (Visio, Bizagi, Lucidchart); Project Management (ClickUp, Trello, Asana); Collaboration & Knowledge Management (Jira, Confluence, Notion, Slack, HubSpot); SQL; Power BI. CORE SKILLS Leadership; Remote Team Collaboration; Cross-functional Teams; Stakeholder Management; Client Relationship Management; Agile (Scrum, Kanban) & Results-driven Delivery; Problem Solving & Change Management; Independent Contractor experience with global clients. LANGUAGES Spanish – Native (C2); English – Fluent (C1, certified). Bilingual professional experienced in international stakeholder communication and multicultural teams.