Braam du Plooy
Controller @Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau
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WORK HISTORY
Controller @Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau
Atlanta, GA, US
Serve as an industry leader in robotic automation techniques, artificial intelligence, and cloud solutions. Promote the organization’s success through public speaking and other engagements.Key Contributions: Earned the 2018 Sage Intact Customer Success Award, 2018 Ventana Research Digital Leadership Award Finalist, and the 2019 SAP Concur Innovation Award Nominee. Authored multiple case studies, articles, and appeared in two customer testimonial videos. Advocated for the successful deployment of new technology solutions. Facilitated compelling presentations at public speaking events/industry conferences. Empowered other industry professionals with information and additional knowledge. Automated and streamlined financial and other processes related to solution development. Realized $1.3M in annual savings. Deployed a new data capture and analysis strategy referred to as the CFO 2.0 concept. Transitioned the team to new technologies from a traditional bookkeeping methodology. Advocated for and enacted a working environment that promoted work-life balance. Improved team satisfaction, retention, and productivity across the board. Converted the entire financial system into a flexible, easy-to-use system. Eliminated the use of a cumbersome, slow legacy system. Enabled the real-time visibility of financial data throughout all departments. Boosted product and process efficiency between the finance and other departments.
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom
ABOUT BRAAM DU PLOOY
You\'re probably wondering,\"Who is this guy, and why should I care about what he has to say?\" Well, let me introduce myself. I\'m a regular Joe who\'s been wrestling with the fast pace in which AI evolves and the fear of missing out. You might be thinking,\"Oh jeez! Another techy who wants to show off his AI skills”. To find out more about my background, read my article:\"My Daily Struggle\".(In Featured Section) I\'ve been fortunate to have been exposed to AI for over a decade, and I\'ve come to understand it as a valuable tool that can enhance our daily tasks. However, I\'ve also witnessed the challenges many people face in adapting to these new technologies. One important lesson I learned as a young boy who wanted to try all sport was the power of observation. By watching other kids doing individual sport like wrestling and playing team sport such as rugby analyzing their techniques, I was able to quickly improve my skills. I believe that this same approach can be applied to understanding and utilizing AI. Large language models (LLMs) is the modern version of teleprinters. They use large sets of data and using statistical methods to write words and form complete sentences. But then, LLMs are only one small part of AI. They caught the attention of most people because of the transcribing capability of the human language by a computer, just as I was in awe when learned about messages that were created by a paper tape with punched holes at nineteen years old. Through my articles and podcasts, I aim to provide insights and guidance for people who are curious about AI, afraid of it, and wrestling with it or already using it in their daily lives. I\'ll focus on how AI is impacting the accounting and finance industry, particularly in small and medium-sized businesses. Join me as we explore the exciting world of AI and discover how it can benefit your work and personal life. Let’s observe and learn.
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