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DOBAC SUMMIT
Join the inaugural DOBAC Summit, where innovation meets transformation. This groundbreaking event brings together global business analysis professionals to explore cutting-edge strategies, technologies, and methodologies reshaping our industry.


DOBAC SUMMIT
Join the inaugural DOBAC Summit, where innovation meets transformation. This groundbreaking event brings together global business analysis professionals to explore cutting-edge strategies, technologies, and methodologies reshaping our industry.
Meet Our Speakers
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ESTHER FOLORUNSO
Esther Folorunso has an M.B.A. in Management Information Systems from Fort Hays State University, Hays Kansas, USA, and a Bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship and Business Management from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, An active contributor to the field, Esther has authored several publications, some of which include Business Analytics: From Big Data to Brief Details, Redefining Healthcare: Internet of Things and Business Intelligence Business Analysis: How And Why Do I Need To Evolve? A Review of Corporate Social Responsibility and its Role in Value Creation. She also has articles published in BA Times, Business Day, ThisDay Newspapers, The News Guru, Guardian Newspapers, The Nigerian Tribune, and the Punch Newspaper.
Alongside six other subject matter experts, Esther is presently the Principal Author on a book project titled Business Analysis: Bridging the Gap Across Industries which was recently published on Amazon and Selar.
Alongside six other subject matter experts, Esther is presently the Principal Author on a book project titled Business Analysis: Bridging the Gap Across Industries which was recently published on Amazon and Selar.
Esther has served as a Peer Reviewer for the IIBA Head Office and is presently a member of the IBA Global Editorial Committee, the arm of the IBA that is focused on thought leadership, article and whitepaper review, and publishing. She has also actively served as an industry judge for the GLOBEE business awards, Business Intelligence Group awards, and Ischolar Initiative Awards.
Esther is an IIBA certified and experienced business analyst with a track record of successfully gathering and analyzing business requirements, designing and implementing innovative solutions, visual modeling, and project management. She has a wealth of skills in business and data intelligence, business process ‣ optimization, database design, financial analysis, ‘and reporting, alongside process design and improvement. She presently works as an IT Business Analyst/Project Manager at Mt Hood Community College, Gresham, Oregon, and serves as the Vice President of technology for the BA Tampa Bay Chapter.
She is a member of the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) Tampa Bay Chapter and serves on the IIBA Tampa Bay Board of Directors. Through a blend of strategic insight, technical prowess, and a commitment to excellence, Esther continues to drive impactful changes and innovations in the world of business and data analysis.
Esther is also passionately committed to helping teenagers become better versions of themselves through mentorship. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and singing

JOHN WISNER
John is the global lead of the BA community and Business Analysis training at Capco, as well as UK Consulting Business Analysis and Process Excellence Capability Lead.
A IIBA BA of the Year finalist in 2022 and co-presenter in 2024 on Business Analysis on The Art of Enjoyable Analysis. John hosts his own BA Insights series on LinkedIn and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@BusAInsights), bringing together members of our global BA community, to share insight on
various Business Analysis topics.
John has 25+ years in Financial Services, many of which specialising in Business Analysis, Functional Architecture and SDLC best practice.

SOPHIE CHEN
Sophie is a Senior Business Analyst at Westpac New Zealand and the founder of the BA Career Meetup Group. Sophie switched her career from Electronics Technical Sales to Business Analyst in August 2021 before getting her master’s degree at Victory University of Wellington.
Sophie is passionate about growing the BA community in NZ and raising the awareness of business analysis careers. In January 2023, Sophie founded the BA Career Meetup to help professionals launch and advance their BA careers. With the help of more than 20 volunteers, Sophie and her team delivered more than 30 online speaker events and nine in-person events, attracting more than 1,700 Meetup members