Comments on: Transitioning from Technical Writer to Business Analyst

By: BoldeRajendra

BoldeRajendra — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:23:31 +0000

Hi ,
Thank you for providing such valuable information.

I have one Q?
Can Software Test Engineer will handle this TBA role.
If he want to handle what all he need to do and know. and how he should work.

Regards
Rajendra

By: rohan

rohan — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:29:00 +0000

Hi all,

I have a technical writing exp of about 2 yrs now. I am looking to change my profile as a buisness analyst. What would you suggest, how should I go about it? Is there any short term certification course which can help me get a job in the profile?
Anticipating your response.

Thanks and regards,
Rohan

By: Manoj

Manoj — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:42:50 +0000

Hi,
Is a transition from Implementation Lead to Business Analyst possible?
I was working as Test Analyst earlier then I moved to Implementation recently.
Will the job profile suits for Business Analyst position?
Is there any certification requires in documentation?
Is there any specific courses for Business Analyst in India?

By: Anantha kumar.V.J

Anantha kumar.V.J — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:11:11 +0000

I am a technical writer with over 4+yrs exp…
I am very good at understanding like as a system analyst.
I need assistance to make my career to develop as a B A…

For communication please contact to my mail ID – ananthakumar_vj@yahoo.co.in

By: Bala

Bala — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:22:35 +0000

I have 7.0 years exp in IT feild with 4.0 years exp in BFSI Domain desg’ted as TL, now i am looking for BA jobs,
is it mandatory to complete MBA ( regular) to take up BA jobs.

By: Vijay S Shukla

Vijay S Shukla — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:13:42 +0000

A Technical Writer who has command over language can succesfully transform into a Business Analyst if he has appreciation of the technology environment and is conversant witn busines process mappling tools. Technical Communication (both written and verbal) is one of the key requirements of a business analyst role.

By: Natraj

Natraj — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 13:41:55 +0000

Hi Helen,
Thank you for providing such valuable input regarding a transition from a Tech.Writer to a BA. I finally got an opportunity as a Systems Analyst. As you may be well aware, the nature of work in different companies is different although the position name be the same. e.g I am currently employed as a Systems Analyst in this firm BUT,I am not involved in the coding/programming aspects which is taken care of by the Development dept.The same position may be called as a BA in some other company. Now, my work involves gathering requirements, preparing flow chart diagrams, interacting with the development team to see that the information I have conveyed is being properly implemented, doing GAP analysis..in short, doing all the things that a BA does,however, as I said, my designation is that of a Systems Analyst. Now, my question is,as a System Analyst, what would be the career path down the line? Although I do have a professional degree in IT, I don’t want to get into programming at all. Is there a possibility that I may HAVE to do programming/coding in future if the need arises?
Appreciate a quick response and thanks once again.

Regards,
Natraj

By: Helen

Helen — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 05:41:02 +0000

I just made this transition successfully. If you have any questions, post them and I’ll attempt to address them.

By: Business Analyst Basics | Ideas in the Making

Business Analyst Basics | Ideas in the Making — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 01:07:06 +0000

[...] Part of our role as technical communicators overlaps with the role of the business analyst. I know this first hand; I have been asked if I’m a business analyst at work. Inserting myself between development and the customer is just one of my skills. Business analysts establish requirements, improve processes, and add business value by lending their expertise. The International Institute of Business Analysis is an independent non-profit professional association for business analysts. There’s always the Wikipedia page for Business Analyst that serves as a simple introduction. Then there are sites that portray the business analyst as an essential interface between the customer and the development team. For those of us technical writers who have advocated for the customer, this work sounds familiar. For more see the articles on businessanalyst.com. While many people come into our profession from other walks of life, it’s also true that technical writers go on to become successful developers, managers, and business analysts. There’s a good article on the transition from Technical Writer to Business Analyst. [...]

By: Martini

Martini — Mon, 10 May 2010 14:45:41 +0000

I have 13 years experience as a techinical writer and I have just been THROWN into the BA role. I’m looking for help! Any suggestions?