Three years into its pivot from a global research provider to a vertical search solution for the commercial real estate space, Real Capital Analytics identified a clear need for business analysis to support its Agile product development teams. The organization had matured in practicing Agile, but found its logic- and methodology-heavy software made a formidable barrier to entry for even seasoned Business Analyst; organizational was prioritized over professional in terms of experience. A client-facing analyst was hired internally, empowered with a business rules engine (a brand new technology at the firm), and charged with effecting positive change in the way products were developed. This ground-up approach allowed the new BA to learn on-the-job and avoided the difficulties that come with hiring a seasoned expert who imposes a new regime on an organization.

Attendees Will Learn:

• How the business analysis discipline can be introduced at a mature agile organization
• Hiring BAs from within; what to look for and the importance of personalities
• Empowering business analysis with a rule engine
• When a business rules engine is the right solution for an organization
• Alternatives to a rules engine and why they weren’t sustainable for RCA

Formal presentation to be followed by an open discussion on mutual experiences and lessons learned.