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Geri Schneider Winters is the primary author of the popular Use Case book "Applying Use Cases: A Practical Guide" and the founder of Wyyzzk, Inc. She has over 25 years experience spanning the software development lifecycle. Geri has learned her craft working with folks such as Grady Booch, Jim Rumbaugh, Ivar Jacobson, Walker Royce, Scott Ambler, Warren Woodford, Philippe Kruchten, and Kendall Scott, along with many less well known, but equally talented, people. Geri has worked in many companies in many industries, including IBM, Boeing, Adobe, Intuit, Dental Dental, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, The Money Store, Charles Schwab, The Federal Reserve Bank, Visa International, Standford University, University of California, Carnegie Mellon University, Hilcoe College, Agilent, Knights Technology, Deloitte and Touche, and Safeway.

Tips for BAs: Increasing Productivity and Performance

Posted on June 10, 2010 by admin

Author: Geri Schneider Winters I was asked recently how to increase productivity and performance as a BA. Here are some ideas based on my own experience. Before acting ask yourself the best approach to something. For example, when collecting information … Continue reading →

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June Ask Geri Teleseminar

Posted on June 8, 2010 by admin

It is the second week of June, so time for the next Ask Geri Teleseminar. Each second Thursday I spend an hour answering any questions you submit about being a Business Analyst. The next Q&A is on Thursday, June 10 … Continue reading →

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Tips for BAs: Use Your Common Sense

Posted on June 5, 2010 by admin

Author: Geri Schneider Winters In the context of the BA role, I see so much published on the internet that is just nonsense. How can you know who to believe and what to trust? You have to trust in your … Continue reading →

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BA Fundamentals – last chance in 2010

Posted on June 2, 2010 by admin

The new Business Analyst Fundamentals class started on Monday. This class is particularly targeted to Career Changers, so we are spending time throughout the course teaching you the skills of a BA and also helping you with techniques for tuning … Continue reading →

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New Facebook URL

Posted on May 29, 2010 by admin

We have enough people on the Facebook Fan page that I was able to get a custom URL!  No more long string with strange numbers in it. Thanks to all the people who Liked the page and made this possible! … Continue reading →

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Steep class discount & bonus resume / job hunting session

Posted on May 21, 2010 by admin

Several of you have written to me to say “Geri, I really want to take your Business Analyst Fundamentals class starting May 31, but I am out of work right now and just cannot afford it.” I have done 2 … Continue reading →

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Business Analyst Fundamentals

Posted on May 17, 2010 by admin

Many of you have written to me about how to become a Business Analyst. Most often you are a career changer – you already have some number of years of experience, and you think Business Analyst is the job for … Continue reading →

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New Raven Product is Amazing!

Posted on May 5, 2010 by admin

Raven just announced RavenCloud. I immediately reviewed the demonstration video. You have to check this out. It is a great product on a solid foundation with a sexy new user interface. Very sweet! http://www.ravencloud.com I have known the folks at … Continue reading →

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3 Free Classes for May!

Posted on May 4, 2010 by admin

It is May and I feel like celebrating BA’s this month! So I am offering some free stuff to the community I love working with. I am offering 3 free 2 hour classes this month: 13 May 2010 Risk Driven … Continue reading →

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May Ask Geri a Question Teleseminar

Posted on May 1, 2010 by admin

April was a really busy month. 10 days in Ethiopia for a client, Jason displayed work in a photography exhibit, and I’ve been rebuilding Wyyzzk’s main website! I should be back to posting here in the next week or so. … Continue reading →

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