Introduction...
Hello, my name is Steven Cook and welcome to my professional portfolio.
I am a qualified and experienced business analyst (BA) with a degree in business administration and management (2:1). I have complementary experience in user experience (UX) and I am also a qualified and experienced teacher and assessor of adults (PTLLS/CAVA/TESOL).
This portfolio is a zoomed-in look at the information presented on my CV and was designed with the intention of presenting you with everything you need to know to make an informed decision about whether I am a suitable candidate for your vacancy.
Please keep scrolling for an introduction to all the pages on this site. Thank you.
EXAMPLES
This page is the core of my portfolio, and includes the following content:
1. A concise and clear summary of my BA work experience
2. Three comprehensive case studies
3. UX research and design - transferable skills
4. Teaching and assessing adults - transferable skills
5. Business Analysis FAQs
Please follow the link below for more information about each section.
Training
As well as having a degree in business administration and management (2:1), I have successfully completed a wide range of qualifications and courses relevant to business analysis, including recent comprehensive CPD.
As part of my recent CPD, I have completed comprehensive computer science and data analysis courses and I am currently working through Linked In courses covering Excel, Visio, Power BI, Miro and SQL
On this page you will find a list of all the qualifications I have, along with a an explanation of how they have contributed to my ongoing professional development as a business analyst.
QUALITIES
A modern business analyst needs to have a wide range of qualities to succeed in the role and to contribute effectively and impressively to projects.
Determination
Awareness
Resourcefulness
Communicative
Please see this page for a review of the qualities I have as a business analyst and how they contribute to my high performance levels in the role.
Tools
My Tools page is devoted to reviewing the hardware and software I use (and have used) as a business analyst and digital professional.
Having worked remotely in various roles for a number of years, I have a comprehensive toolkit of go-to software to choose from.
On this page you will find an organised list of the tools I use, and concise reviews of what I use them for.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
AMY LAW PHOTOGRAPHY
I can't thank Steven enough! He really knows his stuff. His use of the latest software is innovative and up to date which is so important with online business
BLACK BEE CREATIVE
Steven has given me the motivation to go ahead and get my website sorted, whereas previously I was overwhelmed and didn't know where to start.
BRO DYFI COMMUNITY
The material and insight provided by Steven will be invaluable as we take our website and social media project to the next stage.
Blog
As both a keen writer and an educator of adults, I decided to create a blog, BA Solutions.
The purpose of my blog is to emphasise the importance of BAs learning about the other professional roles they are likely to work with on projects. Doing so goes a long way to making communication and collaboration more harmonious and productive.
I have posts delving into the professional worlds of UX, marketing, and social media.
CONTACT
If you require any further information or you would like to get in touch with me for any reason, please do so in the first instance by emailing me at
Please visit my contact page for details of my current availability.
Thank you for your time and interest!