John Cottongim

About John Cottongim

I create Digital Coworkers using Intelligent Automation to improve business efficiencies and support growth for the Insurance, Healthcare, and Finance industries. Focusing on creating a more capable and enjoyable digital workforce. Robotic Process Automation, Lean Management, and Strategic Planning professional with experience across Operations, Strategy and Sales functions. Specific areas of focus include:Robotic Process AutomationMachine LearningProcess ExcellenceLean ManagementPerformance Management & Operations Management toolsCustomer Experience & Customer DesignStrategic PlanningBio:John Cottongim is the Co-Founder and COO of Roots Automation Inc, an Automation-as-a-Service company focused on delivering Intelligent Automation at scale. He is responsible for delivering on the promise of creating a more capable and enjoyable digital workforce.Previously, John headed the Enterprise Automation Hub at Mars Incorporated and AIG’s Automation program for Life, Retirement, and Global Business Services.Prior to work in Automation, John led Lean Transformation initiatives, working with teams across the globe to deliver customer value through process excellence and cultural change.John is a CFA® charter holder, Certified Scrum Product Owner® and holds a Lean Competency System - Level 2a certificate from Cardiff University. He also received an MBA from New York University, as well as BS degrees in Finance and Accounting from Villanova University.

Experience

1. Co-founder & CTO

   Roots

   Oct 2018 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Using our Automation-as-a-Service platform, Roots automates repetitive business processes in a matter of weeks. We build, maintain, and host your robot workers in the cloud, lowering the time and cost of getting started and sustaining your automation journey. Our Robotic Cockpit enables teams to interact with their robot workers, provide instructions, and displays insights into operational performance.

Education

• Villanova University

  BS, Finance / BS, Accounting

  1999 — 2003

• The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

  Financial Analysis & Valuation

  2002 — 2002

• NYU Stern School of Business

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Corporate Finance, Management, Law & Business

  2009 — 2012