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Business Analysis Simplified · Jun 4, 2025 · 6 min

E70: BA Perspectives - Information Technology (IT)

Welcome to Business Analysis Simplified, the podcast where we bring business analysis to life through relatable, real-world storytelling. In this episode, we dive into the Information Technology (IT) Perspective—a critical lens where business analysts help translate business needs into tech-enabled solutions. Join Michael and Emily as they guide fictional characters Emma, Jack, Sophia, and Liam through creating a School Library App for Greenfield Elementary. You’ll discover how business analysts act as translators between business and technology, ensuring that what gets built truly solves the right problems. From gathering clear requirements to sketching user-friendly designs, managing trade-offs, and supporting testing and rollout—this episode unpacks the BA’s role in IT projects step by step.

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Welcome to Business Analysis Simplified, the podcast where we bring business analysis to life through relatable, real-world storytelling.

In this episode, we dive into the Information Technology (IT) Perspective—a critical lens where business analysts help translate business needs into tech-enabled solutions. Join Michael and Emily as they guide fictional characters Emma, Jack, Sophia, and Liam through creating a School Library App for Greenfield Elementary.

You’ll discover how business analysts act as translators between business and technology, ensuring that what gets built truly solves the right problems. From gathering clear requirements to sketching user-friendly designs, managing trade-offs, and supporting testing and rollout—this episode unpacks the BA’s role in IT projects step by step.