Jonathan Hardy is a seasoned leader in Intelligent Automation (IA) and Digital Transformation, currently guiding Intelligent Automation Software Engineering at a major US regional bank. Driven by a deep conviction that IA is an essential strategic enabler, yet often undervalued, Jonathan wrote this book to help elevate its importance to the enterprise. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Corporate Finance and Investments from the University of Alabama and an MBA in Finance from Mercer University. In addition, he is a certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM) and Project Management Professional (PMP). On a personal note, Jonathan has been married for 22 years and is a devoted father to two special needs children: a daughter who is academically gifted and a son with severe autism. His family life fuels his passion for his support for his daughter and her many pursuits and his autism research and advocacy. Beyond his professional and personal commitments, Jonathan is also an avid writer, regularly sharing insights on the transformative power of IA through LinkedIn and other platforms, and Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies more broadly.