A Simulationist's Framework for Business Analysis

NEW LOCATION! SEE BELOW!

Business analysis can be carried out in different ways using different tools and can be many things to many people, which can lead to confusion. Bob's experiences led him to develop a framework for applying the BABOK's general concepts in a specific way. He shows how his framework maps to the BABOK knowledge areas.

SPEAKER: BOB CHURCHILL
Robert P. Churchill (CBAP, PMP, CLSSBB, CSPO, CSM, CSD) has combined mechanical and software engineering skills to build and use continuous and discrete-event computer simulation systems for nearly 30 years. He served in a vendor or consultant role in every life cycle phase in the fields of pulp and paper, nuclear power, document imaging, insurance, metals, HVAC, inspections, medical practices, security, evacuation, emergency response, logistics, and maintenance and reliability. He's been a developer, architect, field engineer, data collector, IV&V agent, manager, and analyst on desktop, networked, and high-performance computing (HPC) platforms. He has built real-time, interactive, and fire-and-forget systems for analysis, design, process improvement, industrial control, operations research, and operator training.

LOCATION
We will be across the street from where we've met in the past. Highmark is moving us
from Fifth Avenue Place
to Penn Avenue Place.
This is the building with Rite Aid and the Highmark gym.
The address is

HIGHMARK
Penn Avenue Place
501 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

WHAT TO EXPECT
We typically see ~30 attendees, including 3-5 new faces. Bring an ID and check in with the Penn Avenue Place guard desk for a badge and to be escorted to the meeting room.

AGENDA
5:30 Doors open. Registration. Light dinner. Networking for extroverts. Phone time for introverts.
6:00 Chapter Business
6:15 Feature Presentation
7:30 Close

PRICE
Pittsburgh IIBA Members: FREE
Students: FREE
First-time Attendees: FREE
Everyone Else: $10 via PayPal or at the door