The Inquisitive Analyst

By Marcus Udokang

It’s the show where we chat with business analysts and project managers about their challenges and triumphs, their ideas and their contribution to their field. It’s inspiring, it’s upbeat, it's exciti... more

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The podcast currently has 111 episodes available.

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January 03, 2025 Business Analysis in Colombia, from The Inside: Part 2
In this Part 2 episode of Business Analysis in Colombia, I speak with Federico Ortega, Andrea Betancourt, Andrés Villa, and John Osorio about their experience as a product analyst, business analyst, developer, and performance analyst at the software company, Endava.

Some of these individuals are also members of IIBA Colombia Chapter. They discuss a day in the life of their job role, and their contribution to software development at Endava.

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUHDwQDqHCM

IIBA Colombia
Website: https://colombia.iiba.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iiba...

Federico Ortega
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/federico-ortega-nieto-9757908/

Andrea Betancourt
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreabetan/

Andreas Villa
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anvaasquez/

John Osorio
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnperformance/
YouTube: JohnIT - https://www.youtube.com/@johnperformanceIT/videos

Sponsored by BA BLOCKS:
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Use the code INQUISITIVE24 to receive a 10% discount.

Whether you are an aspiring or experienced BA, the FOBA course is a game changer.
It provides real world project-based teaching with top-notch experienced instructors, each with over 20 years industry experience. Check it out.

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32min
January 03, 2025 Business Analysis in Colombia: Part 2
This episode is Part 2 of Business Analysis in Colombia, I speak with some @Federico Ortega, @Andrea Betancourt, @John Osorio and others about their experience as a product analyst, business analyst, developer, and performance analyst at the software company, @Endava. Some of these individuals are also members of IIBA Colombia. They discuss their years of experience, the day in the life their job role, and their contribution to software development at Endava.

IIBA Colombia
Website: https://colombia.iiba.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iiba...

Federico Ortega
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/federico-ortega-nieto-9757908/

Andrea Betancourt
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreabetan/

John Osorio
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnperformance/
YouTube: JohnIT - https://www.youtube.com/@johnperformanceIT/videos

Sponsored by BA BLOCKS:
For a high-quality BA foundations course (FOBA), register at
https://bablocks.com/foba/?affiliate_....
Use the code INQUISITIVE24 to receive a 10% discount.

Whether you are an aspiring or experienced BA, the FOBA course is a game changer.
It provides real world project-based teaching with top-notch experienced instructors, each with over 20 years industry experience. Check it out.

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32min
December 31, 2024 Business Analysis in Colombia: Part 1
IIBA Colombia, a relatively new IIBA chapter, is growing by leaps and bounds. I recently had the privilege of speaking with the President of the chapter, Orlando Guedez. He's a fascinating man with a storehouse of knowledge in business analysis. You can't help but admire his passion.
Join me in listening to this enduring and articulate individual talk about his journey into business analysis in Colombia, and how the IIBA Colombia chapter is making a stellar impact in the city of Medellin, Colombia, and Latin America.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmUagON7Ht4

IIBA Colombia
Website: https://colombia.iiba.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iiba-colombia-chapter/posts/?feedView=all

Orlando Calderin
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orlandoguedezcalderin/
Sponsored by BA BLOCKS:
For a high-quality BA foundations course (FOBA), register at
https://bablocks.com/foba/?affiliate_....
Use the code INQUISITIVE24 to receive a 10% discount.
Whether you are an aspiring or experienced BA, the FOBA course is a game changer.
It provides real world project-based teaching with top-notch experienced instructors, each with over 20 years industry experience. Check it out.
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30min
December 16, 2024 Solving Problems with Tight Constraints: with Richard Audette
In this episode, Richard Audette, a product development catalyst, provides his perspective on solving product related problems with tight constraints like time, budget, and resources. Richard has 20 years of experience in the trenches with various roles like technical analyst, technical manager, business management analyst, product analyst, and currently as a Director of Innovation and Technology.
Richard Audette
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-audette-6588a123/
Blog: https://www.hotelexistence.ca/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaisAsRa5MY
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Sponsored by BA BLOCKS:
For a high-quality BA foundations course (FOBA), register at
https://bablocks.com/foba/?affiliate_....
Use the code INQUISITIVE24 to receive a 10% discount.
Whether you are an aspiring or experienced BA, the FOBA course is a game changer.
It provides real world project-based teaching with top-notch experienced instructors, each with over 20 years industry experience. Check it out.
...more
32min
December 09, 2024 The Value of Process Modeling and Business Cases: with David Vrbanek
David Vrbanek, a senior business analysis practitioner who leads software development and business process improvement projects. In this episode David talks about analytical and descriptive modeling, best practice approaches for developing a Business Process Model, the value of business cases, and how to align a business case with strategic goals.

David Vrbanek
Website: https://everyday-ba.ca/my-courses
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dvrbanek/

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGY--3O_MOc

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Sponsored by BA BLOCKS:
For a high-quality BA foundations course (FOBA), register at
https://bablocks.com/foba/?affiliate_....
Use the code INQUISITIVE24 to receive a 10% discount.

Whether you are an aspiring or experienced BA, the FOBA course is a game changer.
It provides real world project-based teaching with top-notch experienced instructors, each with over 20 years industry experience. Check it out.
...more
26min
August 07, 2024 Datawisp and AI: with Mo Hallaba
Want to find data insights more efficiently?📢
Many tech companies struggle with data availability issues due to fragmented data sources and the complexity of data integration. Common data visualization software often falls short as they are not designed to handle the breadth and complexity of modern data needs effectively.👍
To solve these problems along comes Datawisp. It supports game developers and software companies by enhancing user growth, retention, and cost savings. It enables these companies to gain actionable insights quickly and efficiently, leading to better-informed strategies for user engagement. By leveraging AI, Datawisp improves the accuracy and speed of data analytics 🤖, which is crucial for making timely and effective business decisions.
In this video, Mo Hallaba, CEO of Datawisp, discusses how AI-driven analytics 📈 can lead to more informed decision-making processes, ensuring that products and games are better tailored to user needs. 💯
Datawisp stands out from other no/low-code tools by offering capabilities that extend beyond traditional SQL functions. It is designed to be flexible and powerful, enabling users to extract insights from sales data and other sources with just a few clicks, showcasing its practical utility in real-world scenarios.🎉

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDXPhVMjTjw
Mo Hallaba
Website: https://www.datawisp.io/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohallaba/
Email: [email protected]
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23min
July 18, 2024 From Sales to Business Analyst: with Thando Jacobs
Thando Jacobs explains his triumphant journey from sales to business analyst and how he made a conscious effort to identify and fill his gaps; how he overcame hurdles; how he researched about the BA role; how he made an insightful plan to achieve a career goal; and how he sees his future growth in the BA field.
These are tips about a journey told with conviction and passion that can help any aspiring or current business analyst to reach further and farther in their career in a short period of time.
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpnrnKezhQI
Thando Jacobs
Website: https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thandojacobs/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsideBusinessAnalysis
Podcast: https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/podcast/
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40min
July 18, 2024 Resume/CV Tips: with Mark Bruins
Mark Bruins provides valuable tips of how to maximize your resume/CV. He explains what key accomplishments and experiences BAs should highlight on their resume/CV; how to tailor your resume/CV to a job description; how to format your resume/CV, and much more.

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PvZXKWJ170&t=6s
Mark Bruins
Website: https://www.bamasterminds.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markbruins/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BAMasterminds/videos
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32min
July 18, 2024 Benefits of Agile Frameworks: with Martin Foster
Martin Foster discusses the many benefits of agile frameworks including how organizations can implement business agility practices, prioritization of work, and the importance of dual skills for professionals.
Martin Foster
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinfoster/

2024 Business Agility Report survey link: https://businessagilityreport.com/
References:
1) 2023 business agility report: https://businessagility.institute/learn/2023-business-agility-report/751
2) 2022 and prior: https://businessagility.institute/learn/2022-business-agility-report-business-in-the-new-normal/727
3) Skills in the new world of work: pi-shaped individuals https://businessagility.institute/learn/skills-in-the-new-world-of-work/750

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Kd8BGw4Jsw&t=16s
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45min
July 18, 2024 IIBA Calgary Professional Development Day - June 15, 2024
It was remarkable to be able to interview some of the members of IIBA Calgary Chapter today, June 15, 2024, during the chapter's Professional Development Day. This also including two of the presenters at the event, Mike Jones (Past President of IIBA Calgary Chapter) and Bola Adesope.
This chapter is thriving while helping to add value and momentum to the growth of Business Analysis as a lucrative profession in Calgary, Canada.
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPutB2j9D1A&t=14s

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20min

FAQs about The Inquisitive Analyst:

How many episodes does The Inquisitive Analyst have?

The podcast currently has 111 episodes available.