Post on 10-Jan-2017
1
Intern Project PresentationMaryam BacchusLowe’s DigitalSummer 2016
Lowe’s Digital
2
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
Lowe’s Digital
3
Agenda
Agile Environment
Continuous Improvement of Lowes.com Redesign
Validation Form for Mobile
Lessons Learned
Lowe’s Digital
4
Agile EnvironmentI. The concept
II. How it works
III. Advantages & Disadvantages
IV. 7th floor work environment
Lowe’s Digital
5
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
Lowe’s Digital
6
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
Lowe’s Digital
7
Jira Backlog
Lowe’s Digital
8
Story Example
Lowe’s Digital
9
Acceptance Criteria
Lowe’s Digital
10
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
Lowe’s Digital
11
Validation Form - Android
Lacking requirements
Lowe’s Digital
12
Lessons LearnedI. Etiquette of a corporate environment and productivityII. The BA role and responsibilities III. Take advantage of opportunity IV. Be comfortable being uncomfortable
Lowe’s Digital
13
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
Lowe’s D I G I T A L
14
Q&A