My role as a business analyst is still very new to me (today is my third day!) but every day I am growing a little bit more into the role. My first project was given to me in this past month and completed with minimal complications. I was assigned to work on a software request to see if the user needed a new asset management solution not currently available at the college. My partner and I worked diligently meeting with several departments that use different asset management solutions. After meeting with different representatives from each department we had enough information to make an informed decision for our requester. The main systems we ended up evaluating were TeamDynamix and AssetWorks. TeamDynamix didn’t fill several basic requirements so we immediately struck it from our usable systems. On the other hand, AssetWorks had many features that were requested but was also missing several essential pieces that our requester was asking for. After weighing the pros and cons, we concluded that our requester would be better served using their own system instead of getting them onto one of our current contracts across campus.
This request gave me some insight into my future dealings at the college, if even only a small taste. I met with several different people across a range of departments to gain knowledge and information to make the most informed decision I could. Unfortunately, this project did not require me to make a PID or an official document yet, but I’m sure one will be coming my way soon.
Currently, I just got assigned two projects. One is very similar to my last request, but to truly judge that I need to find what that requestors specific needs are due to the request being quite vague. I have also heard grumblings that there will be a major project coming my way which I am excited to learn about. I am excited to be able to work on a project from beginning to end so I can really get my hands dirty with the processes of being a BA.
Another part I am excited for is that starting at the end of this month I, along with several of my coworkers, will be enrolled in an IIBA class to help improve and develop our individual BA skills. Any way in which I can improve myself as an individual and to improve myself as a member of the team is exciting to me.
I’m spending a lot of time being a secondary on many different projects currently as well, but that’s all for the time being.
