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Seilevel just released its requirements management tool study results for 2016, refreshed five years after the last one. Between everyone on the team, hundreds of hours went into this project. I was one of the major contributors to the 2016 study, which allowed me to participate in all phases of …
I think it is safe to assume that Microsoft Excel is a part of every organization, in one way or another. Everything from accounting to even process documentation can be captured within its workbook functionality. For being one of the most utilized programs today, it is surprising how much people …
During a project’s life, it will probably undergo a lot of up and downs. The value to be created from project completion often keeps the project afloat, but what happens after the project owners approve its release and leave the room? Projects often need to be updated after the original …
How does someone know where they are going if you never stop to look at a map? Naturally, spot checking progress and tracking pace can help ensure destinations are reached and deadlines are met. The same is true with software development sprints. There are several metrics that can be captured …
Statistics state that of those that make a New Year’s resolution, only about eight percent actually follow through and complete what they set out to accomplish. Some of the reasons they fail are due to extremely high expectations, unrealistic goals, the lack of a plan, or the drop in motivation. …
Currently, Seilevel is going through a requirements tool study. This study involves evaluating 160 tools against an extensive list of criteria we have developed. In phase one, I am assisting in reviewing 65 of these tools (after an initial cut) against Seilevel’s minimum viable product (MVP) criteria. As I am …
I recently transitioned into a business analyst role. Before that, I was considered a subject matter expert (SME) on the customer end of a software project. This sets the stage for discussing my experience as a SME, how becoming a business analyst expanded my understanding, and what I can take …
Starting a business analyst career is no easy task. It is a highly sought out career path for many, so trying to differentiate from the competition can be difficult. One book that is there to provide insight into landing a business analyst career is How to Start a Business Analyst …
