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The reality, of course, is that what an analyst does depends on several factors. It depends on the needs of the project and the team, on the norms of the company, and it depends on the expertise of the analyst. Throughout my BA career, I have provided a wide array of analyst services, from traditional ‘requirements gathering and analysis’ to more non-traditional data analysis and validation. I have facilitated meetings, maintained and prioritized work backlogs, … Continued

Why Do I need a Project Manager on my team? We are often asked why we would want to utilize a Project Manager or are they necessary for the project? Before we dive into why you need a PM, let’s look at what a Project Manager does outside of the definition listed above using the Five W’s: Who is a Project Manager? Prior to going out into the real world, I had never heard of … Continued

I’m sure your scrum teams are already doing the standard ceremonies (backlog grooming, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, etc.), but how many of these are happening at the same time and the same place every week or every other week? Hopefully, your answer is “all of them.” If not, this is the first thing to change. A team that has a predictable set of meetings on their calendar will be more efficient. Expectations must be clear, … Continued

According to Business Insider, an average American will spend 90,000 hours at work over their lifetime, and of those working Americans, 87% have no passion for their job. Why spend so much of your life working in a job you are either not passionate about, or in a company you do not connect with? Not every company is right for every person, that is why it is essential to understand the company culture before applying, … Continued

More individuals are on social media in a day than read a print newspaper or magazine. The days of print advertising for businesses is starting to come to a dark end as enterprises target you via social media. Why should your job search be any different? When is the last time you circled a job opportunity in the “Wanted Ads” section of the local paper? The most likely answers are: never or a very long … Continued

Today we are taking a look at where you will get the most out of being in the Technology Industry; the top two cities may surprise you.  In many states, technology professionals are earning more than state average salaries according to business.org. Why do you ask? It may have something to do with every single business possessing a technological need to survive in today’s world: from POS machines in restaurants to email servers in a … Continued