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The Role of BAs throughout the Project and Business Analysis Life Cycles with Guest Speaker Abdallah Abi-Aad

Projects and Programs play an essential role in the growth and survival of organizations today. It is through projects and programs that we create value in the form of improved business processes, new products, and services in response to changes in the business environment.

In this presentation we will cover the role, skills, competencies, and tools required by the Business Analyst in the various phases of the Business Analysis and Project Lifecycles:

  • The role of the Strategic Business Analyst who will help the executive management team to define the strategic vision, mission, goals and objectives of the organization.
  • The role of the Business Analyst who will help the Senior Management Committee to define and manage the Project Portfolio.
  • The role of the Business Analysts who will provide the executive leadership team and the tactical teams with the information, processes, tools, and capability to meet the organizational goals and objectives.

 

About the Presenter:

Abdallah Abi-Aad, M.Eng., CBAP, CISM, ITIL, PMP, is a Senior Project Management expert and Senior Business Analyst with over 30 years’ experience in Information Technology and Telecommunications.

He possesses an extensive background managing projects in software development, system implementation and operation, telecommunications and network technologies. Abdallah has held senior management and consulting positions in private industry and with numerous Federal government departments, including: Health Canada, Public Works, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Canadian Heritage, Public Safety, Industry Canada Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), and Court Administration Service.

His areas of expertise include Organizational Change Management, Business Transformation, Project Management, Portfolio Management and Organizational Governance. Abdallah is also a professional Project Management and IT/Telecom trainer.

Where: Global Knowledge (see Map)

When: Tuesday May 15th, 2012 

  • 5:00 to 5:30 pm - Registration, snacks and socializing 
  • 5:30 to 5:40 pm - Presidents message and update
  • 5:40 to 6:20 pm - Presentation Q&A
  • 6:20 to 6:30 pm - Door prize (Hardcopy BABOKv2)

Cost: Pay-as-you-go Events IIBA Members - $10 | Non-members - $15

Event sponsor: Global Knowledge

Space is limited, registration recommended.

Advance registration helps us speed up event sign-ins, plan seating, and organize catering. We make every effort to accommodate anyone who wants to attend, even if it's at the last minute.

To reserve your spot, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  by May 11th, 2012.
 

IIBA O-O Board News:

The Executive is pleased to announce the appointment of Campbell Ferenbach as Vice President of Member Services, effective March 1st. Campbell is an established Business Systems Analyst, Facilitator and Project Leader with over 20 years of experience in a variety of business and technical environments. He has planned and led BA activities for teams and solo assignments on software delivery projects large and small. Campbell is a Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) and has been a regular speaker and mentor with IIBA Ottawa-Outaouais for many years. The VP Member Services is responsible for the administration of the Chapter's membership database, organizational development and services delivered to the members.

Campbell is joined by another veteran of the local Chapter, Marie Halsey, who will be volunteering as Membership Coordinator. Marie is a recognized thought-leader and resource for leadership and guidance on best practices in Business Analysis. An active IIBA Ottawa-Outaouais Chapter member for many years and an accredited CBAP since 2008, Marie will be a strong addition to the IIBA O-O Team.

Analysis Skills Workshop a Huge Success:

In February, IIBA Ottawa-Outaouais and event sponsor Global Knowledge presented the IIBA O-O Analysis Skills Workshop. This unique, collaborative learning experience provided the sold-out group of junior- and intermediate-level BAs with opportunities to develop their critical thinking, modeling and team-work skills in a half-day case-study session facilitated by a professional instructor and several CBAP accredited group leaders. The feedback from all involved has been excellent and the Chapter looks forward to hosting more workshops in the months to come.

Analysis Skills Workshop

IIBA Ottawa-Outaouais extends sincere thanks to co-host Global Knowledge and all those who participated to make this event a success! Special thanks to Lisa Fage and Danny Fahhal of Global Knowledge, and our volunteer facilitators: Abdallah Abi-Aad, Hans Aggerwal, Leonard Belanger, Campbell Ferenbach, and Phil Vincent.
 

About the Chapter

The IIBA® is an international not-for-profit professional association for Business Analysis professionals with a vision to be the leading world-wide professional association that develops and maintains standards for the practice of business analysis and for the certification of practitioners.

The Ottawa-Outaouais Chapter is run by a volunteer Board of Directors who are members of the IIBA® and support its mission to promote the role of the Business Analyst as a recognized profession.

The objectives of the Ottawa-Outaouais Chapter are to:

  • Advance the role of the Business Analyst as a recognized profession
  • Encourage knowledge-sharing and networking opportunities with fellow Business Analysis professionals across a range of industries and companies
  • Offer a variety of events at varying locations using a variety of mediums including: Lunch 'n Learns, Study Sessions, Webinars, Guest Speaker Presentations and Networking & Social Events
  • Provide access to forums, discussion groups and "knowledge bases" relating to Business Analysis to provide members with opportunities to develop professionally through formal and informal means
  • Provide access to information relating to certification and training programs relating to the Business Analysis profession
  • Obtain and sustain a level of financial security, sustainability and autonomy at the chapter level

For more information on what the IIBA is doing at the international level please visit www.iiba.org.
 

 

We thank our sponsors for their continued support of the Business Analysis community in the Ottawa-Outaouais region!

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