The Data Administration Newsletter

APRIL 3, 2024

I love writing this column for TDAN. When I publish a book through Technics Publications, I see the manuscript mostly through the eyes of a publisher. But when I write this column, I see the manuscript through the eyes of a […] It lets me discuss what I learned from a newly released data management book.

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The BAWorld

MARCH 11, 2024

In our fast-paced, technology-centric era, business analysts (BAs) must possess a diverse array of technical skills to thrive. This article delves into the critical technical domain BAs should master, transcending mere programming proficiency to cultivate a comprehensive and versatile skillset. Why are Technical Skills Important?

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Smart Data Collective

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Managers and HR department staffers in even the most technically-oriented companies are actually on the lookout for candidates with an impressive resume. Consider adding a dedicated technical skills section that spells out all of your various competencies. This might encourage some applicants to stretch the truth.

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Analysts Corner

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Technical & functional BA “ Should I be learning coding languages to work as a BA? ” But sometimes, depending on the employer or project need, you have to dive into technical specifications as well. That’s the basic difference between technical and functional roles. Yet another repeated question.

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Bridging the Gap

MARCH 30, 2023

Today we’re going to answer a question that comes up quite often, and that’s what technical skills a business analyst needs to be well-positioned in the job market and to be able to have detailed discussions with technical professionals. Technical Skill 1: Use Cases for Functional Requirements The first is use cases.

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Smart Data Collective

JUNE 21, 2023

With some technical and onsite optimizations, you essentially help Google identify who you are and what you do – and then work towards attracting as many potential customers to your website as possible. ChatGPT and other AI tools make writing content easier than ever. It’s all about the UX (user experience).

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Smart Data Collective

JANUARY 2, 2023

It is better to write a unique metadescription with relevant information for each website page, including the product page. All downloaded files should be checked by technical SEO for their performance. Write clear calls to action. You may also use bought stock photos, but such content attracts less attention.

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Analysts Corner

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Ensure that your resume highlights your technical skills, relevant experience, and achievements in data science. This involves preparing for technical interviews, mastering behavioral questions, and demonstrating your problem-solving abilities.

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Smart Data Collective

AUGUST 28, 2021

Since data warehouses can deal only with structured data, they also require extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes to transform the raw data into a target structure ( Schema on Write ) before storing it in the warehouse. They are usually useful to more technical users such as data scientists or engineers.

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Analysts Corner

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

For instance, you can use a proof of concept to assess the technical feasibility. we recommend that teams write these down as best they can using the “ We believe that… ” format (similar to the “ How might we ” from the Design Sprints). In the delivery horizon, data will commonly refer to technical feasibility.

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Analysts Corner

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Technical debt prioritization : This is the process of prioritizing the technical tasks and issues that need to be addressed in order to maintain the stability, performance, and scalability of the product. Technical feasibility : Considering the technical feasibility of each user story.

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My Agile Partner

OCTOBER 16, 2023

TDD (Test-Driven Development) TDD, or Test-Driven Development, is a software development technique where you write unit tests for a function (at the code level) before writing the actual code for that function. The TDD Cycle TDD follows a work cycle to ensure optimal quality of unit tests: Write the unit test.

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Analysts Corner

APRIL 11, 2023

However, when that happens it will be human beings who would have to design, write, test, implement and support those machine learning algorithms, and set data. With further advances in technology, AI might be able to write more efficient code and suggest a complete coding structure. However, machines cannot substitute humans.

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BA Squared

JUNE 2, 2021

Setting aside technical knowledge in favor of customer experience. Many Product Owners come from a background of deep technical knowledge about the product they need to “own”. Great product owners know when and how to set aside the technical knowledge and know that products are built for people.

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Smart Data Collective

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

With the rising story of the software industry, the demand for software has significantly increased , which has resulted in increasing demand for software developers and programmers, and the supply ratio has been very low due to the shortage of developers and technical staff.

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Smart Data Collective

AUGUST 22, 2021

I’m moving” “Technical support” “Remove service” “Billing” “Add Service” “If you wish to, then you can explain your issue in your own words”. In the article above, we have discussed the procedure of writing and sending an email to Spectrum Customer Service. Things to do Before You Place a Call on the Spectrum Customer Service Helpline.

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Analysts Corner

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Writing a resume is hard.” So how do you write a resume that showcases your skills and experience? So how do you write a resume that showcases your skills and experience? If you’re like most people, you have probably read a lot of advice on how to write a resume. Photo by Christin Hume on Unsplash You’ve heard it before.

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Leading Agile

DECEMBER 22, 2022

So it seems like everyone is doing the right thing, but the truth for many of these organizations is that they’re just going through the motions of these technical practices without a purpose. . But when you change your teams, your code doesn’t just change itself, you have to also change the way you write your code.

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Analysts Corner

OCTOBER 26, 2023

We have some interesting write ups about agile, including the future of BA in the world of agile and scrum, and a very poetic comparison between writing good user stories and writing good haiku. > Keep reading… 2) Mastering the Art of Technical Program Management: Harnessing the potential of mental models.

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Modern Analyst

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

In the simplest explanation of the term, a UX writer is an author who writes for user experience. The term gets mixed up with technical writing and copywriting. The term gets mixed up with technical writing and copywriting. The difference is that UX writing is much more concise.

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The BAWorld

JANUARY 23, 2024

Good Writing Skills In business analysis, good writing skills play a pivotal role in conveying requirements effectively. With good writing skills, the same information can be conveyed more clearly: “The system shall identify the airport based on either an Airport Code or a City Name.”

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Cprime

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Remember: technical debt impacts customers With an app or website, it’s easy to obsess over pixel-perfect designs and forget about technical debt piling up downstairs. Symptoms of excessive technical debt include degraded performance, frequent outages, and scalability limits. These directly hurt customer satisfaction.

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Analysts Corner

JANUARY 5, 2023

What interviewer wants to see is – Business and Technical (lol…just kidding). Writing these requirements in BRD or FRD, creating some flow charts for easier comprehension, and practising brainstorming, mind mapping, and several other techniques.

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BA Squared

JULY 28, 2020

I have been hearing from so many Business Analysts, Product Owners, and teams that writing good acceptance criteria is a big challenge! It is not a list of tasks or actions the team needs do to complete the work, and it is not a list of technical design specs. And, if this resonates with you; you’re not alone!

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Smart Data Collective

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Just write computer programs to automatically buy anyone that fits your price range, and you’re good to go. For instance, you can write computer programs to buy futures contracts of Pills Inc if the company’s trading volume falls to a specific low level. community helps you do that.

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My Agile Partner

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

It equips them with the skills to prioritize effectively, write epics, and guide feature development, promoting a continuous flow of value. It focuses on feature breakdown, user story writing, process improvement, and Iteration planning. Participants gain insights into DevOps and how it aligns with various job roles.

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Leading Agile

JULY 3, 2023

But as companies scale, as the market shifts and more parts of the business become software-focused, there’s been an increase in demand for an end-to-end solution to help large organizations build infrastructure around sound technical practices. And, you know, all those people who are writing those chapters are at work during the day.

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Bridging the Gap

MAY 11, 2023

In addition to focusing on what the software needs to do, a functional analyst might have light technical or systems design responsibilities. These require more in-depth technical skills than a so-called traditional business analyst role. They could even conclude configuring, updating, or even installing the software system.

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Smart Data Collective

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Other achievements involved generating language that is aligned with human speaking and writing patterns, and visual understanding. The company Baidu achieved several technical breakthroughs during the past years which are quite promising when it comes to bridging AI and quantum computing.

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Argon Digital

APRIL 14, 2023

We hear this question over and over again, as this topic comes up a lot in our classes where, as part of scope definition, we stress the need to develop and have at least one feasible system concept prior to writing the technical requirements. System Concepts bridge the gap between product scope and technical requirements.

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Smart Data Collective

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Write Down Your Objectives. Before you begin to look at the technical knowledge that you will need to create a data-driven culture within your workplace, it is important that you are able to understand the foundational elements that will drive the success of your business. Take a Business Administration Degree.

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Ntara

JULY 29, 2022

If your company sells clothing, the technical data—from the specific ingredients in the dye to the fabric used—is important for differentiating your products. In this example, marketers may write about the fabric fade-resistance (thanks to the dye) or the fabric’s breathability and durability (thanks to the fabric).

Digital Transformation 52

Digital Transformation Digital Documentation 52

Cprime

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

You also need to prove your concept is technically feasible and desirable to investors and other stakeholders. Join us as we explore some of the ways to write a proof of concept and how creating it can help a startup validate its product and improve the overall chances for future investment and sustainability over time.

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Domo

JANUARY 25, 2021

While some technical users might not mind rolling up their sleeves and digging into SQL or R, this can be a big hurdle for non-technical business users who are looking for answers and don’t have time to kick off a new technical project. If you’re a coder, this helps you save time writing code that’s already been written.

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My Agile Partner

OCTOBER 6, 2023

By writing these tests in advance with business experts and users involved in the requirement, the team has a much better chance of ensuring that they meet real user needs while respecting any constraints, be it legal or business-related. Reduce potential technical debt. must work together in this approach.

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Word of Digits

DECEMBER 20, 2021

When assembled they include the functional and sometimes technical description of the need expressed by the customer (or Trade/Business). The aim of this article is therefore to share with you the good practices of writing a US and to compare theory to practice. The US therefore becomes dependent on the technical story.”

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E-Commerce Project Management Digital Documentation 52

Smart Data Collective

JULY 13, 2023

Ways that AI Can Help Businesses Avoid Low-Quality SEO Companies We have talked about some of the ways that big data can help with technical SEO. Do you write your own content or do you rely on AI ? Then we will cover some of the benefits of using AI to choose the right SEO providers. How can you help bolster my backlink profile?

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