Join IIBA Melbourne for an insightful free webinar exploring how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Emotional Intelligence (EI) are transforming business analysis. Gain practical insights into leveraging these powerful tools to enhance decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and requirement writing.
In this session, Maria Montgomery and Raj Jonnalegedda will cover:
- AI’s Role in Business Analysis – Understand how AI automates processes, delivers real-time insights, and supports better decision-making.
- The Power of AI + EI – Learn how combining AI with emotional intelligence strengthens leadership and stakeholder relationships.
- AI Tools for Writing Requirements – Discover AI-driven techniques for requirement writing and process optimisation with expert insights from Raj Jonnalagedda.
- Extended Q&A Session – Engage in an in-depth discussion with our speakers, with extra time dedicated to answering your key questions.
About the presenters:
Maria Montgomery – Business Analysis Lead Consultant, Essential Services Commission
With over 30 years of experience delivering large-scale business transformation programs, Maria has witnessed first hand the evolving role of business analysts (BAs) in navigating complex projects. As a strategic business leader, coach, trainer, and international speaker, Maria has helped organisations leverage AI tools and emotional intelligence (EI) to improve collaboration, streamline workflows, and achieve exceptional outcomes.
Recently, she spoke in Tokyo about the critical role of BAs in driving business success while exploring how AI is being understood and adopted in Japan. Additionally, at the 2024 IIBA SoftEd Festival of Business Analysis conference in Melbourne, Maria presented Crafting Your Roadmap for BA Success: Leveraging AI in Business Analysis, providing insights into how AI can support BAs in their daily tasks.
Raj Jonnalagedda – Group Manager, Avanade Advisory & Experiences
With over 22 years of experience in the IT/software industry, Raj is a versatile and accomplished business analyst and a delivery lead at Avanade Australia. Based out of Canberra, Raj specialises in delivering complex Microsoft Azure, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and M365 Copilot based solutions.
Raj has presented at prominent global conferences, including the 2024 SoftEd IIBA Festival of Business Analysis and IIBA Global Business Analysis Day, where his presentation on "A Day in the Life of an AI-Enabled Business Analyst" was highly acclaimed. Raj champions the practical application of AI in business analysis through his "Hey BA!" series on LinkedIn, providing valuable insights and actionable strategies for business analysis professionals.
Raj has presented at prominent global conferences, including the 2024 SoftEd IIBA Festival of Business Analysis and IIBA Global Business Analysis Day, where his presentation on "A Day in the Life of an AI-Enabled Business Analyst" was highly acclaimed. Raj champions the practical application of AI in business analysis through his "Hey BA!" series on LinkedIn, providing valuable insights and actionable strategies for business analysis professionals.