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Intern Project PresentationMaryam BacchusLowe’s DigitalSummer 2016

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IntroductionSchool: Purdue University, Senior

Major: Computer Graphics Technology

Minors: Information Technology, SpanishClubs/Activities: AIESEC, Women in Technology, UNICEF, Painting/Drawing

Position at Lowe’s: Business Analyst, 7th floor

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Agenda

Agile Environment

Continuous Improvement of Lowes.com Redesign

Validation Form for Mobile

Lessons Learned

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Agile EnvironmentI. The concept

II. How it works

III. Advantages & Disadvantages

IV. 7th floor work environment

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Lowes.com Redesign Continuous Improvements

I. Objective of redesign a. Improved omni-channel experienceb. Updated designc. Usabilityd. Changes and releases processed faster

II. Hypercare and Continuous Improvement after Launcha. Sources for feedbackb. Hypercare – Warranty timec. CI Enhancements

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BA Redesign WorkI. Writing stories and acceptance criteria

a. End-user perspectiveb. Type of user, what they want, whyc. “Conditions of satisfaction”d. Solution vs. Intent

II. Timeline of a story lifea. Desired functionality intake/ticketb. BA storyc. Review (Quad – QA, Tech lead, PO, BA)d. Development e. QA testsf. Business approval

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Jira Backlog

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Story Example

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Acceptance Criteria

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BA Role in Best Practices - Mobile

I. Providing effective documentation

II. Form validation for Android

III. Synching with iOS criteria

IV. Discovered inconsistencies

V. Streamline further development of applications

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Validation Form - Android

Lacking requirements

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Lessons LearnedI. Etiquette of a corporate environment and productivityII. The BA role and responsibilities III. Take advantage of opportunity IV. Be comfortable being uncomfortable

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Last Words“Be curious, ask questions, follow your passions." ~ Gihad Jawhar, VP Digital, Interviewee

"Onix I choose you!" ~Brock Allender, Senior IT BA, (Brock Harrison)

“Work hard, play hard.”~Ryan Barto, Senior Associate IT BA, Mentor/Ninja

"Focus on your strengths and the things that engage you the most." ~Todd Borgmeier, Manager IT BA, Manager/Gangster

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Q&A