I’m Sam Cordes, a Senior Business Analyst with extensive experience leading business transformation across diverse industries, including education, government, utilities, and health. My expertise spans business process improvement, stakeholder engagement, Agile delivery, and business architecture, helping organisations align technology with strategic objectives for maximum impact.
With a stakeholder-first approach, I thrive on collaborating directly with business teams to understand challenges, define clear requirements, and deliver highly workable solutions. I bring a strong business acumen, ensuring that every initiative I contribute to is not just technically sound but also strategically aligned with an organisation’s priorities. Whether working within Agile or Waterfall frameworks, I focus on achieving the best possible outcomes by bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions.
Beyond project delivery, I am deeply committed to mentoring and empowering business analysts. Through my BA Success Accelerator program and my website, I provide structured coaching, practical tools, and strategic insights to help early-career and mid-level BAs gain confidence, refine their skills, and progress in their careers. My goal is to help business analysts navigate their career paths with clarity and purpose, ensuring they are recognised for their value and contribution.
With a Scrum Product Owner Certification, a Graduate Certificate in Business Systems from Monash University, and a Bachelor of Science in GIS from Charles Darwin University, I combine technical proficiency with a deep understanding of business processes. My work in systems gap analysis, capability maturity assessments, customer experience design, and solution validation has allowed me to drive meaningful change across organisations.
I am a member of the International Institute for Business Analysis (IIBA) and a passionate advocate for the continuous professional development of business analysts. Whether you’re an organisation looking for senior business analysis expertise or a BA looking to take your career to the next level, I’d love to connect and support you on your journey.
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