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"BA level-up" - Ep 02: Technical Skills for BAs: Understanding Systems to Collaborate Effectively with Developers

Continuing our journey of self-improvement—after clearing up the career roadmap and overcoming mindset bottlenecks—today, I want to dissect a topic that makes many Business Analysts (especially those from non-IT backgrounds) feel intimidated: Technical Skills for BA . Have you ever sat in a meeting with the Dev Team and felt like they were speaking an alien language? They discuss APIs, Frontend, Backend, Databases, Microservices... while you just nod along and mindlessly jot

Tuan Anh

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"BA level-up" - Ep 02: Technical Skills for BAs: Understanding Systems to Collaborate Effectively with Developers

Tuan Anh

7 days ago4 min read

"BA level-up" Ep 01: The Mid-Level Trap: Why Your Experience Is Growing But Your Skills Are Stagnating?

Have you ever experienced this feeling? You’ve been in the profession for over 2 years, officially shed the "Junior" label, and can operate independently in projects. You write User Stories effortlessly, draw process diagrams perfectly, and your leader no longer needs to hold your hand. Yet, deep down, you feel like you are "running in place." Your experience in years is increasing, but your analytical level and the value you bring to the business seem to be plateauing. You r

Tuan Anh

Jan 194 min read

ERD: The Secret Guide to Deciphering Databases for Business Analysts

In this article, we will explore Databases and Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERD) . Although Business Analysts (BAs) do not need a deep technical understanding of databases, a basic grasp of how data is stored and organized will support effective communication with developers and enhance your analytical capabilities. 1. What is a Database? A database is a structured collection of data, organized and stored to allow for efficient access, management, and updates. This data can

Tuan Anh

Jan 195 min read