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65+ Years of Experience At Your Service.

Learn from experienced BA professionals with a passion for teaching.

With 65+ years of combined BA experience, we know what it takes to launch and sustain successful business analysis careers. We've created BA BLOCKS to show the next generation of business analysts how they can foster and develop BA careers of their own.

That's why we've decided to teach and mentor.

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A personal message from Emal Bariali.

Founder & Managing Partner

Emal Bariali

Emal is a Senior Business Analysis & Business Architecture Consultant at Bariali Consulting. He has 20+ years of experience executing over 20 projects in enterprise environments including:

  • Private sector companies such as Capgemini, Univeris, Altus Group, Candu Energy (now AtkinsRéalis), Morneau Shepell / Lifeworks (now Telus Health), GreenShield Canada, and the Insurance Institute of Canada,
  • Public sector institutions such as Ontario Power Generation, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario, the University of Toronto,, and the Atomic Energy of Canada,

At BA BLOCKS, Emal leads business strategy, curriculum design, live teaching, and evangelism.

In his off-time, Emal travels the globe to experience what life is like in other countries. So far, Emal has experienced living in Bogota & Medellin Colombia, Buenos Aires Argentina, Santiago Chile, Lima Peru, Panama City Panama, Mexico City & Guadalajara Mexico, San Diego Californa, Myrtle Beach South Carolina, and Miami Florida.

➔ Follow Emal on LinkedIn to learn about business analysis.

➔ Follow Emal on Instagram to see his travel photos.

➔ Learn about Emal's professional services at Bariali Consulting (bariali.com)

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Managing Partner

Danielle Robert

Danielle is a Senior Manager of Business Analysis within a well-respected charity leading a large team of Business Analysis professionals. She brings with her, over 25 years of experience as a BA practitioner, and BA Manager.

At BA BLOCKS, Danielle leads student success strategy, course delivery, and student retention.

In her off-time, Danielle revels in spending quality time with her grandchildren and children.

➔ Follow Danielle on LinkedIn to learn about business analysis.

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Managing Partner

Marcus Udokang

Marcus is a Senior Business Analysis & Project Management Consultant at Aivaz Consulting. He has 20+ years of experience in business analysis at companies such as IBM, Suncor. Finastra, Walton Global, Tipalti, and the University of Toronto.

At BA BLOCKS, Marcus leads revenue strategy, partnership strategy, and affiliate partnerships.

In his off-time, Marcus can be found cycling long distances across the beautiful Alberta landscape on his road bike and making astute observations about business analysis along the way.

➔ Follow Marcus on LinkedIn to learn about business analysis.

➔ Follow Marcus on YouTube to learn more about business analysis.

➔ Learn about Marcus' professional services at Aivaz Consulting (aivazconsulting.com)

➔ Learn about Marcus' communication services at Marcus Udokang (marcusudokang.com)

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Three powerful lessons to show you what business analysts do in their day-to-day work to create value.

You'll learn how business analysis skills enable you to bridge the desires of your business stakeholders to the execution capabilities of your IT teams during digital transformations.

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Featured Articles

  1. The Role of the Business Analyst in Digital Transformation
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  3. Business Analysis vs. Business Analytics
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Podcast Episodes

9: The 4 Ways ChatGPT and AI Will Change Business Analysis

8: Customer Requirements for COTS vs. Custom Built Solutions

7: How To Ace Your Next Business Analyst Interview (Part 1)

6: Agile Myth vs. Agile Reality: An Interview With Dean Kulaweera

5: What Do You Want From Your BA Career? January 30, 2020

4: The 3 Elements of Your BA Career Strategy

3: Top 3 Sources of Skills for Business Analysts

2: Top 3 Sources of Stress for Business Analysts

1: How to Create a Fulfilling Business Analysis Career

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