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Event 

Title:
Chapter Board Elections plus “To CBAP, or not to CBAP: Our panelists have the answers!"
When:
2009.05.14 17.30 h - 20.00 h
Where:
Waltham
Category:
GBC Monthly Chapter Meeting

Description

Chapter Board Elections plus "To CBAP, or not to CBAP" Panel Presentation

 

 

“To CBAP, or not to CBAP: That is the question. Our panelists have the answers!”

Get the inside scoop on the Feasibility and ROI of CBAP for you.

Moderator: Norman Daoust

Panelists: Nathaniel Packard, Rob Rivera, Suzanne Woolf

Thursday, May 14, 2009

 

Have you been thinking about getting certified as a CBAP?

If you have, you’ve probably been wondering:

How much work is involved?

Is it worthwhile?

Is it a good investment? 

How soon will it pay off?

When should I do it?

When can it be done? 

Do I have enough experience?

Do I know enough already?

Will I have to learn stuff I can’t use? 

I have a good job now, why should I make the effort?

If you need answers to any of these questions or others, you won’t want to miss our May 14 meeting! You’ll have the opportunity to ask experts, including several of the 674 people in the world who are Certified Business Analysis Professionals. This panel presentation includes tips from the panelists who have been through this, suggestions to make the process easier for you, and time for questions from the audience.

Since we expect many people to have questions, we encourage you to email them in advance to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . That’ll guarantee the panelists address your concerns.

 

 

-- About the Panelists --

 

 

Suzanne Woolf is the Senior Business Analyst at IDC, a global provider of market intelligence for the IT industry based in Framingham, MA. Prior to joining IDC Suzanne spent 5 years working as a business analyst in the Leisure & Hospitality industry. As a Business Analyst Suzanne has been responsible for many enterprise wide projects including global booking systems for vacation packages to tracking worldwide data for computer storage systems. Suzanne has been a active member of the IIBA since 2005 and achieved the CBAP certification in November of 2007. In 2008 Suzanne co-facilitated the first IIBA – Greater Boston Chapter CBAP study session. Suzanne welcomes this opportunity for sharing her CBAP application and testing experience and challenges.

Nathaniel Packard is currently an IT Business Liaison with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island.  Prior to joining BCBSRI, Nathaniel's 10 year career as Analyst included opportunities working with Market Analysis, Business Analysis, Database Development, Software Development, and Business Process Management.  As a Business Analyst Nathaniel has been responsible for financial service projects for the Student Loan industry and healthcare operations platform development.  Nathaniel has been an active member of the IIBA since 2005 and became a Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) in November 2007.  In 2008 Nathaniel co-facilitated the first IIBA – Greater Boston Chapter CBAP study session.  Nathaniel looks forward to sharing his experiences as a CBAP and encouraging the growth of the BA role and both the IIBA and the Greater Boston Chapter of the IIBA.

Ron Rivera began his career designing electronic equipment for performing artists. In that role he learned that the most critical aspect of design involves understanding the artists’ needs and translating those needs into a working system. Since then, Ron has been involved in the design of a variety of systems in education, sports, software development and personal coaching. To deepen his skills and understanding, Ron has studied and achieved certification in a number of supporting disciplines: Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Behavioral Modeling, Knowledge Management, and Knowledge Environment Engineering. In November 2007, he achieved certification as a CBAP. He was a co-facilitator of the 2008 Boston Chapter CBAP study group and wears his “invisible” designer hat to all the Boston IIBA meetings.

Norman Daoust is a consultant and trainer in the areas of software requirements and business analysis, plus electronic healthcare data exchange. Clients of his consulting company, Daoust Associates, www.DaoustAssociates.com include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Veteran’s Health Administration and the Canadian Institute for Health Information as well as several healthcare startups. One of his current project includes assisting the Information Interchange Subcommittee of the US Healthcare Information Technology Standards Panel (HITSP). He is also a trainer in the Business Analysis curriculum for the Boston University Corporate Education Center/Corporate Education Group. Norman has never been known to turn down a speaking or writing opportunity!

5:30 - 6:30 pm Informal Networking and Refreshments

6:30 - 6:45 pm Chapter News from the GBC Board and Chapter Board Elections

6:45 - 7:45 pm Panel Discussion

7:45 pm Wrap-up

Location for this Event 

Microsoft Office in Waltham,  MA
Floor 6th
201 Jones Road, Waltham, MA 02451
Phone: (781) 487-6400

Click here to Map / Directions

Registration For this event is now open:

1. Register for this event, email us at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Please include:  Full Name, Job Title, Company, Phone, Email Address

2. If you are NOT a member of the chapter, click here to learn how to become a member.

3. IIBA GBC non members/guests are required to pay $10 in advance, or $15 at the door. 

 

Venue

Venue:
Monthly Chapter Meeting at Microsoft
Street:
201 Jones Road, 6-th Floor
ZIP:
02451
City:
Waltham
State:
MA
Country:
Country: us

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