Joakim Härd is a Senior Management Consultant specializing in Operational Excellence at Implement Consulting Group, with a focus on automation and digitalization of value chains. Previously, Joakim worked as a Management Consultant at EY, concentrating on Data Analytics and Technology Transformation, where responsibilities included business improvement, strategic planning, and developing educational materials on Machine Learning applications in anti-money laundering. Joakim's experience also includes conducting a master thesis on Robotic Process Automation at Tetra Pak, serving as a Quality Controller at Electrolux, and teaching high school subjects at Allakando. Joakim holds a Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from The Faculty of Engineering at Lund University and UC Santa Barbara.