The IIBA Greater Atlanta Chapter is proud to welcome Deonte J. Watters, MSLD, CCMAP as our new Vice President of Operations. A U.S. Navy veteran and seasoned enterprise leader, Deonte brings 14+ years of experience in operations, procurement, and strategic transformation. His mission is to bring clarity, structure, and measurable value to chapter operations.
Welcome to our Chapter! Our mission is to engage and support our members and community partners through educational events, mentorship, and networking opportunities. We promote ongoing professional development and certification specific to the standards and practices of Business Analysis.
We proudly welcome Rashed Chowdhury as our new Vice President of Marketing & Communications. A seasoned Digital Transformation executive and Salesforce enthusiast, Rashed brings over 20 years of leadership experience to the IIBA Greater Atlanta Chapter.
We’re proud to celebrate Anaïs Félix for earning the Certification in Business Data Analytics™ (CBDA™) from the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®)!

Business Analysis in Agile: A Skill and a Role
On Agile teams, is business analysis a role, a skill, or both? A practising Agile business analyst explains why the discipline becomes more critical, not less, as delivery speed increases.
The Golden Halo Effect: When Expertise Is Mistaken for Perspective
Drawing on practical lived experiences and lessons from transformation delivery, this article explores the "Golden Halo Effect" and the critical role business analysts play in connecting expertise, dependencies, decisions, and outcomes.
Business Analysis Blueprint: Shweta Chhajlani
Shweta Chhajlani shares how a small-town childhood without career guidance shaped a career built on self-directed learning, and why she believes leadership starts with helping others find their own answers.
