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Caitlin

Senior Business Analyst

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When did you join Expleo?

January 2023

How was your first day at Expleo?

Seamless – the onboarding process is informative and provides insight into the company, getting your kit set up with IT and manage expectations of what your next steps are and who to engage with within the company. 

What's a typical day in the life of a Business Analyst like?

It varies, and that is part of the reason I love my role. The focus is to identify problems, keep asking why,to get to the route cause and working with others to find solutions to resolve the root cause of clients’ unhappiness within their organisation. 

What about Expleo do you enjoy the most?

The sense of community, even when working on long projects you still feel part of the Expleo family. 

What do you like most about your job?

The opportunity to work with clients across several sectors. Even with nuances to their problems I am still able to apply my skills to identify problems, analyse where and how it is not working and implement solutions. 

How did Expleo help you grow your career?

The combination of using my skills in different sectors and Expleo Academy of training has given me the confidence to progress within the organisation and within my role as a Business Analyst. 

Do you think Expleo is a great place to work and if so why?

I have found that I get out what I put in. My appetite to grow in Expleo as an active contributor to the organisation and as a Business Analyst is matched by the support and opportunity Expleo have provided with the brief time I have been within the company. This is unmatched to other places I have worked at. 

Can you summarise what the Expleo’ Employer Brand pillars mean to you?

  • Autonomy & Support
    I feel Expleo gives me the independence to be myself and supports my decisions what I do with my role. 
  • Local & International 
    Expleo is a large organisation, we are in multiple countries across the globe but still have the sense of belonging, which is hard to come by. 
  • Expertise & Creativity
    Expleo is helping me enhance my skillsets so I can offer the highest level of expertise of business analysis to our clients whilst allowing me to explore and nurture my creativity, all the while facilitating discovery. My ideas are always listened to.  
  • Performance & Responsibility
    I feel seen at Expleo, they recognise the work I am doing and support me with anything I want to take on. I am entrusted to do my work according to my own approach and I don’t feel micromanaged. 

What advice would you give to other business analysts considering applying to Expleo?

Don’t feel that you need certificates coming out of your ears to be successful in your role. The combination of experience and the skills you have pertained whether it’s from training or whilst working in your role is what makes you a great candidate.  

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Robert Matthews

What is your name and your role and how long have you been working at Expleo?

This year I’m celebrating my 12th year at Expleo. I started my career at Expleo as a Quality Auditor contractor, and then was offered a Staff position in the Life Cycle Management team, where I became a Deputy Team Lead, after which there was another promotion opportunity to an Engineering Manager, and later I was able to join our Marine division where I currently work.

Where and how long did you serve in the armed forces?

I served in the Air Force just shy of 25 years. I started my career as an Aero Engines Mechanic. My first posting was at Brize Norton working on VC 10s, Tri Stars & Hercules Aircraft. Then I went on to a technician’s course and became a Junior Technician, and then progressed into a leadership position as a Sergeant. I left the Air Force as a Senior Non-commissioned Officer.  

Robert Mathews
Rob in 2022 post remembrance parade in his local village. Remembrance day is very important to serving and veterans of the forces as it gives a chance to honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in serving their country

What challenges did you have after leaving the Armed Forces?

My main challenge was worrying about Job Security. My manager was very supportive when I was still a contractor at Expleo and he transferred me over from contractor to permanent staff. I remember the conversation I had with him about the opportunities for secure job security and promotion.

And he said: “At Expleo, opportunities are out there for you, so go and get them”. And he was right, there are plenty of opportunities at Expleo. You just have to seize them. And every time I saw an opportunity at Expleo, I just went for it. 

I transferred a lot of my skills over to Expleo. For instance, the aircraft and engine experience, experience in fault diagnosis, and more in-depth engineering project management and of course my leadership & Management Skills 

How did Expleo help you to transition into your civilian job?

I found it quite an easy transition, as there were a lot of ex-forces colleagues within Expleo when I joined, some of which I knew already. For those that didn’t have a military background they were equally as welcoming.

How do you feel Expleo allows you to use your expertise you gained during your service?

Expleo gave me the freedom to use my transferable skills that I gained in the Air Force. My manager and colleagues had an open mindset for my ideas. I could bring those ideas into the office and illustrate how they could be implemented within a business setting They very much welcomed my ideas about improvements, and there is always an open environment for sharing ideas and previous knowledge. I also completed an Expleo Leadership Management course, which differed to the one I had in the Air Force. Combining the two gave me a much more rounded leadership and management mindset.

How do you connect with other members of the Armed Forces Community at Expleo?

I participate in careers transition workshops supporting recruiters. When Ex-Forces are looking for a new career, I attend the workshops chatting to the Armed Forces community sharing my experience and what I have learned.

What advice would you give to other members of the Armed Forces Community who are planning to join Expleo?

Expleo has many different opportunities, whether it be leadership management, various jobs in engineering, project management etc. Don’t think that you don’t have the skill set to join Expleo. It is within you; you do have those skills and Expleo can bring out these skills in people.