How will cloud-based process automation change the workforce and skills needed for PA?

Cloud automation answers the need to use advanced cloud management tools for handling increasingly complex data. Having a centralized environment enables the organization to have more effective control over the organization and audits of automation activity. You can also manage access rights and permissions from a centralized system based on a group, user, data, and object levels.

So there are many benefits when it comes to cloud. So primarily it is easy to scale your processes to the next level compared to the On-prem infra. Also it has a lot of benefits when you have processed a large amount of data. Though there are a lot of benefits when using the cloud. At the same time since cloud base service is something which is provided by a third party vendor. Hence the main challenge revolves around compliance and governance. Also there are other things which are largely dependent on the vendor side.

Cloud-based process automation will shift the workforce towards roles requiring expertise in cloud platforms, automation tools, and data security. Skills like cloud computing, programming, and cybersecurity will be essential. Workers must adapt to a dynamic digital landscape, emphasizing agility and continuous learning. Traditional roles may evolve, demanding a fusion of technical and business acumen. Overall, the workforce will need to be more tech-savvy, adaptable, and focused on leveraging advanced automation capabilities in a cloud environment.

Ao se deparar com esses desafios é necessario ser flexíveis e adaptáveis, capaz de avaliar as necessidades e requisitos de cada situação e selecionar as soluções mais adequadas. Isso pode envolver a integração de diferentes sistemas, plataformas e linguages, o desenvolvimento de soluções personalizadas e a implementação de práticas de governança e segurança.

So when it comes to cloud, PA professionals have to adapt to the change from On-prem to cloud. So for this they have to develop their skills set around microservices, APIs, Devops etc.

As cloud-based process automation (PA) reshapes roles and skills in the workforce. Developers must master cloud-native technologies like serverless functions, microservices, containers, and APIs, embracing agile and DevOps practices. Analysts need comprehension of cloud architecture, services, business requirements, and user needs, collaborating with stakeholders. PA managers oversee cloud migration, governance, performance, and quality, fostering an innovative culture and managing change in cloud-based PA adoption.

Com a distribuição de processos tanto híbridos quanto distribuídos em nuvem, muitas vezes envolvendo soluções de diferentes fornecedores, é comum nos depararmos com uma verdadeira "sopa de letrinhas". Essa complexidade pode resultar em uma abordagem "Frankenstein" para alcançar o que inicialmente parecia ser uma solução simples. No entanto, essa diversidade de tecnologias e opções também abre um vasto campo de oportunidades para os automatizadores de processos.

Since the cloud helps in scalability, therefore more and more opportunities are there for PA professionals. They will get a lot of projects in PA. At the same time they can expand their knowledge around AI ML.

You should have a vision for cloud based PA. The reason for this is that the cloud gives you power to expand. Therefore you should more frequently collaborate with different business units, know their pain points and give them the solutions around solutioning it using PA.

To excel in cloud-based Process Automation (PA), professionals, including those using platforms like Megnus, should align solutions with business objectives, measure and report results, prioritize security and compliance, ensure user-friendly scalability, optimize for efficiency, foster innovation, showcase achievements, and actively share knowledge with peers. Platforms like Megnus offer tools for analytics, scalability, and showcasing successful projects, contributing to the overall success of cloud-based PA initiatives.

In order to succeed in cloud based PA, your solutions must be robust and reliable. Since cloud gives the power to scale, so don't become hesitant is picking up complex automation projects. Also your PA solutions should be inline with the business goals.

I started with learning pathways on AWS, got certified and started implementing on free subscription. It was helpful to begin the cloud journey.

É importante que os profissionais identifiquem os objetivos e necessidades propostos, avaliar o que tem de conhecimento sobre o ambiente que deseja automatizar alem de entender quais são as suas habilidades e competências, para com esse cenarios conseguir saber para onde deseja ir. A pesquisa e comparação entre as diferentes soluções existentes são execenciais para ter a definição dos diferentes provedores e plataformas que existem atualmente, ter o dominio da ferramenta que sera utilizada na plataforma escolhida é indicado para evitar dor de cabeça posterior, sempre é bom buscar participar de foruns, comunidades e redes, isso facilita o entendimento e troca de experiências com outros profissionais na área.