Is what a business analyst (BA) does on an agile project much different from what is done on a waterfall project? Yes and No. Do the three amigos include the analyst or not? It certainly does! Although how the work is done depends on the team and project.

During this session we’ll review how the role of a BA on an agile project can vary, BAs impact the development team, the various roles a BA does, and what makes a BA good at their jobs. All analysts bring excellent communication, collaboration, and trust to their work on project teams – but how we communicate and collaborate will differ. This session is targeted at anyone on a project team that has never worked with an analyst before and analysts new to development.

Learning Objectives

• Understand how business analysis is performed on an agile project.
• Understand how business analysis impacts the development team.
• Gain an appreciation for how a BA contributes to the success of the project.

Presenter: 

Mindy Bohannon

Mindy thrives as an Agile Business Analyst. She relishes solving business problems, developing solutions that drive the business forward, and relating to others with collaboration, trust, and humanity during the process. Mindy began her career journey as a database developer; and is now a BA and Scrum Master, working on application modernization projects. She’s spoken on analyst and professional development topics at many local and national conferences over the years. Equally, she encourages others to share their knowledge as the President of her local IIBA DC chapter.

Agenda

• 5:30 Networking - In-Person with refreshments
• 6:00 Announcements
• 6:15 Feature Presentation
• 7:15 Question & Answer Session

Location

NYS Forum

24 Aviation Road, Suite 206 Albany, NY 12205

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Cost: Free

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