Sjoerd de Groot

Manager Advisory

Summary

Manager within KPMG's Advisory practice, specializing in the integration of advanced technologies such as Intelligent Document Automation (IDA), RPA, and AI-driven solutions. Strong in embedding complex enterprise solutions within client infrastructures and experienced as an integration lead for cloud-based systems (e.g., Rossum and Esker). Combines deep technical expertise in both high-code (Python, SQL, C, VB, JavaScript) and low-code with process optimization to successfully lead digital transformations.

Experience

01/2024 - Present

Manager

Leading large-scale digital transformations and strategic AI and automation initiatives within Corporate Services Transformation.

  • Managing multidisciplinary development teams, identifying and classifying automation potential, and implementing process improvements within procurement and contract management.
  • Responsible for strategic stakeholder management across the entire process chain and reporting at the executive board level.
  • Setting up 'AI Jumpstart' initiatives and developing strategic roadmaps for AI implementation, including designing Proof of Concepts (PoC) for agentic AI.
  • Realized impact: demonstrable FTE savings (up to 5 FTE per project), significant increases in data quality, compliance, and employee satisfaction.
01/2021 - 12/2023

Senior Consultant

Designing and implementing Intelligent Automation solutions and conducting strategic IT architecture analyses.

  • Redesigning critical administrative processes (such as accounts payable and order management) using Intelligent Document Automation (IDA) tooling for enhanced efficiency.
  • Conducting strategic platform and cloud infrastructure analyses to ensure complex automation solutions comply with strict (inter)governmental compliance guidelines.
  • Mapping, documenting, and automating complex, data-driven processes within the HR domain.
01/2018 - 12/2020

Consultant

Technical realization of RPA processes and configuring system integrations.

  • Developing, testing, and managing automated processes using enterprise RPA software (such as Blue Prism and UiPath).
  • Configuring high-code and low-code integrations within the client's existing IT infrastructure.
  • Guiding the organizational embedding of new technologies and setting up functional training programs for end-users.

Education

Delft University of Technology / TU Delft

09/2015 - 08/2017

Master of Science Systems & Control engineering

Delft University of Technology / TU Delft

09/2011 - 08/2015

Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering

  • Minor Economics & Law