Shaping the future of work through agentic AI, part 4

Whether you are a recent graduate wanting to learn how organizations select interns, or a senior business leader who wants to see how an internship can benefit your own organization, this four-part series will be of interest to you. Stay tuned for the final part, and if you missed the first two, don’t worry—you can dive in right here for part 1, part 2, and part 3!

I’m Tony Nudd, Principal Agentic Automation Engineer for the Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) region. As a veteran “UiPather” for over six years, I’ve witnessed UiPath adapt and respond to a fast-changing IT and business landscape. I began as a Solutions Consultant before moving into leadership as Director of the Solutions Engineering division for APJ Commercial. Now, in my current role, I have the opportunity of mentoring many interns who represent the workforce of the future, shaping how business and technology will be adopted.

In this four-part series, I want to go beyond the title of “intern” and highlight the whole person. Over the past few months, I’ve had the chance to get to know our UiPath intern, Justin Liu, a talented Data Science student at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). From September to December 2024, Justin joined our team as a Data Scientist Intern, where he brought fresh perspectives and technical expertise to our projects. His dedication and achievements have not gone unnoticed—he was recently recognized as an AFR Top 100 Future Leader for 2025, a proof of his potential as a rising leader in the field.

But to fully understand Justin’s journey, you must first understand what we do. We, at UiPath, are on a mission to transform the future of work through agentic automation, empowering businesses to automate complex processes and unlock new levels of efficiency, innovation, and human potential. By using the power of AI and automation, UiPath Platform™ and products are helping organizations rethink how work gets done.

In this final part, I'll let Justin continue telling his own story about working with agentic AI at UiPath.

Revolutionizing the future of work with agentic AI

UiPath Agent Builder™ is a groundbreaking tool that redefines how businesses interact with and leverage data. While solutions like UiPath Autopilot™ excel at automating tasks and enhancing productivity, UiPath Agent Builder™ takes automation further by enabling users to design custom robotic agents capable of managing entire workflows autonomously. Drawing from my hands-on experience, let me illustrate how UiPath Agent Builder™ is transforming work processes, using the bakery data scenario as an example.

Empowering automation with custom robotic actionable agents

Imagine managing a bakery’s raw sales data. While tools like UiPath Autopilot™ can clean and analyze the data, UiPath Agent Builder™ empowers you to build a robotic agent that can handle the entire workflow from data processing and analysis to creating visualizations and actionable reports. With UiPath Agent Builder™, businesses can craft solutions tailored to their unique challenges, eliminating the need for constant manual oversight.

I began by developing a simple RPA tool for processing the bakery’s sales data. Tasks that previously required hours of manual sorting and cleaning were reduced to minutes through automation. This alone was transformative, but UiPath Agent Builder™ took it to the next level by creating an intelligent, self-sufficient assistant that automated and enhanced every stage of data analysis.

Enhancing RPA with UiPath Agent Builder™

UiPath Agent Builder™ supercharged the automation process by enabling me to configure strategic workflows that made complex data analysis both efficient and accessible. Through carefully designed system prompts and user configurations, I built a robotic agent capable of delivering actionable insights.

Here’s how I structured the workflow:

1. Exploratory data analysis (EDA): The first prompt instructed the agent to uncover patterns in the bakery’s sales data. In just seconds, it identified valuable insights like the unexpected popularity of pies during weekend events. In the data cycle, this saves hours of manual investigation.

2. Script generation for advanced analysis: In the next stage, the agent was tasked with generating Python scripts for deeper analysis and data visualization. This streamlined the coding process, eliminating the need for extensive debugging and manual input. Insights and visualizations that previously took hours to create are now produced effortlessly.

3. Strategic reporting: Finally, the agent compiled a polished, insight-rich report. What typically required days of analysis and formatting was now condensed into a professional document within minutes. The report didn’t just present data but also provided actionable recommendations, such as promotional strategies and product improvement opportunities.

The transformative power of UiPath Agent Builder™ lay not only in its ability to automate workflows but also in its capacity to deliver strategic value. From raw data to actionable insights, the agent created a scalable, repeatable solution that could address similar challenges in the future.

Figure 1: UiPath Agent Builder™ Studio

Key benefits of UiPath Agent Builder™

UiPath Agent Builder™ stands out as more than just another automation tool. It’s a game-changing platform that reshapes how businesses approach robotic process automation (RPA). Here's why:

1. Customizability: Robotic agents can be tailored to specific workflows and business challenges, ensuring a perfect fit for diverse needs.

2. Ease of use: An intuitive interface makes it accessible even for non-technical users, democratizing automation.

3. Scalability: Agents are designed to adapt and grow with the needs of a business, making them a long-term solution.

4. Empowerment: By handling repetitive tasks, UiPath Agent Builder™ frees up teams to focus on strategy, innovation, and decision making.

Conclusion: A new era of automation

My experience with UiPath Agent Builder™ demonstrated how automation can elevate productivity and innovation to unprecedented levels. It transformed repetitive, time-intensive tasks into streamlined, efficient processes, allowing me to focus on strategic initiatives rather than operational details.

From analyzing bakery sales data to generating actionable business strategies, UiPath Agent Builder™ proved to be a versatile and powerful tool. It’s not just about automation. It’s about unlocking human potential and empowering teams to think critically and act decisively.

As businesses continue to embrace automation, UiPath Agent Builder™ leads the way, enabling individuals and organizations to work smarter, innovate faster, and achieve more. The future of work is here, and with tools like UiPath Agent Builder™, the possibilities are limitless.

My UiPath experience:

As someone who has navigated the evolving demands of consulting, analysis, and operations, I’ve come to see AI not as a competitor to human effort but as a catalyst for its growth. UiPath has demonstrated that tools like UiPath Agent Builder™ and UiPath Autopilot™ are not designed to take away jobs but to redefine how we work, empowering us to focus on creativity, strategy, and innovation. By automating the repetitive and unlocking deeper insights, these technologies allow us to channel our energy into driving meaningful change and solving the complex challenges of our time.

The future of work is not about humans versus AI; it’s about humans and AI working together, blending our unique ingenuity with the precision and efficiency of intelligent tools. This synergy has the potential to transform industries, create new opportunities, and make a profound impact on the world.

With UiPath leading the charge, I am excited to embrace a future where technology and humanity work hand in hand to achieve the extra-ordinary! You can explore more on the UiPath website, watch on-demand webinars, or explore our open internship roles on the UiPath Careers page.