Hello - I'm Tara

tara
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:06:17 +0000
Self-Intro

I’m Tara - I’m a Senior Technical Business Analyst based in Hamilton.
I worked for Ignite, a Spark branded partner. We provide Technical and Professional services across the Bay of Plenty, Taranaki and Waikato.

I specialise in large programmes of work where I am often the lead. I also provide vCIO services to a charitable trust and some consulting for other clients.

What interests you?
Well, a lot! A huge interest is how technology, particularly digital capabilities, can fundamentally reshape an organisation’s operations, strategy, and competitive advantage.
I enjoy designing the blueprint for how technology supports and enhances business capabilities, going beyond mere requirements gathering to solution envisioning. I guess this stems from my previous career as an Infrastructure Architect.
I enjoy being asked to “consult on business improvement,” I have a strong interest in being a trusted advisor. This involves not just understanding problems but also guiding stakeholders through complex decisions, influencing strategy, and demonstrating the value of proposed changes.

Where did you hear about us
Vaughan messaged me on LinkedIn.

What motivates you to join our community
I love networking! I’m a huge supporter and I believe the world is screwed without BA’s.
Also, I am the APC Regional Chair of the new IIBA Cyber Specialist Interest group and I’d love to share what we are about and recruit some volunteers.

My interesting fact … I live in a Zoo.
I live in Hamilton Zoo, in the rainforest, and my nearest neighbours are two siamang gibbons.

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