Understanding the difference between a Business Analyst (BA) and a Systems Analyst (SA) is critical to the success of IT projects and digital transformation initiatives. While these roles often collaborate closely, they have fundamentally different responsibilities, goals, and ways of thinking. Clear role definition ensures alignment, avoids duplicated effort, and improves project outcomes. In this […]
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What to Look For and Key Considerations In today’s fast-paced IT landscape, decommissioning legacy systems is no longer optional—it’s a strategic necessity. Outdated platforms often become costly to maintain, introduce security risks, and block integration with modern tools. Whether you’re replacing an aging platform or sunsetting a system entirely, the process involves far more than […]
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In this article I will explore some actual interview questions I had to answer for a role as a Senior Business Analyst in Australia In this article I’ll discuss some possible answers to Business Analyst interview questions. I’ll break down what the question is really asking. And finally I’ll talk about how to […]
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Let’s chat about the benefits of personal branding. Examples of personal branding can be seen almost everywhere in life and online. Think of all those Instagram influencers. And in Japan, your business card is an extension of your personal brand. Have a look at this article by the Business Insider: I forgot one thing […]
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In this article I’ll talk about my experience as a Business Analyst in London In 2013, I worked in London as a Business Analyst for a financial services firm. I was responsible for building and maintaining in-house RFQ software, multiple websites and client reporting software. Before I got my job in London, I was […]
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is it better for a project to be driven by business requirements or technology capabilities? Who’s driving your project? In this question I’m looking to discover if your project requirements are weighted towards the business team or the technology team. Often I come across clients who are unable to describe their low level requirement […]
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Why it’s important to link related system behaviour When designing any system or application, as a Solution Designer or Business Analyst, it is important to think through the longevity of your decisions. There are three main things to consider when trying to solve immediate change requests or enhancements. I’ve listed them in order of […]
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In this article I will explore how an organisation can address Change resistant users. Understanding why users are resistant to change is a complicated matter. In the end only you and people in your organisation will be able to fully understand the nature of the resistance. In this article I will touch on why […]
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In this article I will explore how User Stories can be used to drive your application development. I’ve been working on a big digital transformation project with a client for the last 18 months. One common theme that has been plaguing the team is; What is in-scope for this release, What deliverables give the […]
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In this article I explore the life of my friend and tech entrepreneur Tom Gardiner About Tom Tom is an entrepreneur and technologist with a background in High Performance Computing and Artificial Intelligence. His previous company, RefME, at which he was co-founder and CTO, grew faster than both Twitter and Pinterest in their first […]
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