1. A method for automating workflow, the method comprising: receiving data from a portable identification key communicatively coupled to a processing device to initiate automation processes; accessing profile information comprised in the data, the profile information including an identification of a user associated with the portable identification key; retrieving one or more instructions and parameters associated with the identified user by the processing device to initiate an automated workflow session; and initiating the automated workflow session according to the one or more instructions and parameters.