The [Solve] Friday July 26

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Happy Friday! 

We have exciting news to share this week! Don’t miss Neha Trivedi’s article on the latest updates in the Business Analysis space. We also have several upcoming events, including India Fest and a backpack drive, and would love for you to join us. If you’re interested, please get in touch!

Embracing the BA Mindset: Adapting to Technological Advancements and Market Trends

By Neha Trivedi | Business Analysis Practice Lead
Adapting and staying current has become an essential part of every IT professional’s life now. The technological advancements with the boom of AI and cloud technologies and the rising trend of companies moving towards Product from Project methodologies has a definite impact on the field of business analysis.
The field of business analysis has also been evolving and adapting to the current market demands giving the opportunity to business analysts to not only level up but also get attuned to trends and customer needs. Business Analysts who are embracing change and adopting the “BA Mindset” continue to grow along with technology without any hindrance. 
Having a BA Mindset is not only about practicing the core skills of business analysis – namely, critical thinking, research skills, sound reasoning and problem-solving skills, technical knowledge (based on interest and project needs), effective communication and documentation skills; but also adopting a customer/client centric approach in work – meaning, focusing on customer/project needs and adding value towards reaching the end goal.
I would like to conclude with having a BA Mindset, staying current and embracing the changes and upskilling myself as needed to stay aligned with the technological advancements and client/customer strategic visions have always helped me advance and cater to my client needs. If I have to summarize it all in one sentence – “Never let the student in you die”.  
If you are business analysis or a hiring manager looking to add an awesome business analyst into your team/project/product needs; please reach to efossey@logisolve.com or ntrivedi@logisolve.com , we would love to work with you.

India Fest 2024

We are excited to let you know we again will be having a booth at this year’s India Fest 2024 at the State Capital in St Paul, MN on Saturday, August 17 from 11am to 6pm

We need help staffing our booth. If you would like to volunteer for 1 hour (or more) to help with the both, please contact Neha Trivedi (ntrivedi@logisolve.com or text: 813.466.4808) or Ron Kimlinger (rkimlinger@logisolve.com or text 651-503-9133). Please let us know what hour(s) would work best for you. We especially need coverage for the late afternoon time slots.  We are hoping to have 1 to 3 people at our booth for each time slot.

Please join us at India Fest –

https://iamn.org/indiafest-bazaar

Backpack Drive

For the 7th consecutive year, Logisolve is partnering with their non-profit partners by donating new backpacks for students in the Powderhorn Park neighborhood of Minneapolis. We are proud to once again work with the Park Place (https://www.theparkplace-mn.org/) for donating backpacks. Please donate new or unused backpacks (see below for details on backpacks) coupled with a $20 donation that will cover the cost of gift card for school supplies.

  Alternatively, you can make an online donation by using the QRCode on the photo below.

  We will be collecting donations now until August 10th.

  NEW/UNUSED BACKPACK (no wheels, please!)

    • For younger students (Pre-K—3rd grade):
    • Cartoon or character, Playful designs
    • For older students (4th—12th grade):
    • Quality new backpacks (Jansport, Columbia, Wildkin, etc.—picture what you would want if you were/had a high schooler )

  From there, simply place a $20 bill in the backpack!

  How to donate a backpack!

    • Because of the various working environments, we will be coordinating individual pick up times and locations rather group collection sites as in the past. Please contact Ron Kimlinger by text (651-503-9133) or email (Ron.Kimlinger@Logisolve.com) to arrange a pick up.
    • Logisolve encourages you to purchase your item(s) at one of our retail-based clients; for example; Best Buy, Target, CVS/Walgreens, etc
    • You can also order backpack online and have them shipped by August 15th to:

  Ron Kimlinger –  13549 295th Street  Lindstrom, MN 55045

    • If you are shipping back backs online, please also donate online and using the QRCode on the attached brochure – please let us know if you donate online so we can include you in the Logisolve drawing as well.

  By donating a backpack or cash donation, your name will be placed in a drawing for a chance to win 1 of 2 $25 gift certificates from    Logisolve.

Volunteering Opportunities in 2024

Join Logisolve as we volunteer at the Flourish Food Market every first Wednesday of each month throughout 2024. We’re seeking volunteers from our network to support various shifts, available from 11 AM to 1 PM and from 1 PM to 3:30 PM. There’s dedicated workspace on-site, which can be used before or after either shift. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the Minneapolis community. If you’d like to learn more or want to sign up for a shift, please reach out to Ron Kimlinger at rkimlinger@logisolve.com. Your interest and consideration are greatly appreciated!

Available Positions

If you have individuals in your network that may be a fit for any of the positions below, this is a great time to make a referral. Use our referral email address: referrals@logisolve.com

Below are some of our active Client Opportunities. There are additional positions available. Please reach out to the email above if you’re interested in learning more!

Project Management

  • IT PM/SM – Financial/Insurance industry experience – Hybrid, Minneapolis

Business Analysis

  • Business Analyst – Annuities experience – Hybrid, Minneapolis
  • Business Systems Analyst – Product Configuration experience – Hybrid, Western Suburbs

Digital Solutions

  • Full Stack Developer – React, Typescript, GoogleBigQuery, SQL experience – Remote
  • DevOps Engineer – Cloud Native (Azure), App Insights – Local to Twin Cities
  • Adobe Marketo Developer – Hybrid, Minneapolis

Data

  • Business Intelligence Developer – Contract to Hire – Hybrid, Minneapolis