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Day by Day as an IT BA: Inner Backbone Mastery
Book 2. Seniority, Engineered
What separates a capable BA from a truly senior one? It’s not just tools or certifications — it’s the invisible backbone: the mindsets, patterns, and deep skills that show up in every decision, meeting, and trade-off.
This book explores that inner architecture in detail. With 20+ core capabilities and thought models drawn from 12 years in the field, you’ll discover what real seniority looks like in action. You’ll follow a journey through three levels of BA maturity — from solid execution to orchestration to strategic influence.
Whether you’re growing into your next role or refining your mastery, this guide offers clarity, challenge, and inspiration. Rethink what it means to be a senior BA — and how to live it, day by day.
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This book is a deep dive into the inner architecture of an experienced business analyst. Going beyond basic techniques, it presents 20+ powerful skills and mindsets that form the inner backbone of the BA professional. Built on 12 years of real-world experience, it guides you through three levels of BA maturity — from task-focused execution to seamless orchestration and strategic leadership.
Whether you’re an aspiring BA, a mid-level professional, or already at the top of your game, this book will help you rethink what seniority truly means — and how to live it every day, effortlessly.
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Mikhail Bakhrakh
Mikhail Bakhrakh is a seasoned business analyst with a decade of global experience in crafting IT solutions, from Alaska to Dubai. He's the creator of the Business Analysis Skills Taxonomy and has developed training content for 3,000+ fellow analysts in the company where he works. With a passion for efficiency and problem-solving, Mikhail continues his journey, driven by the belief that every challenge has a solution.
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