Expert Business Analysis Company

Business analysis is the backbone of successful software product creation. Guided by senior specialists only, our BA services are a proven tool that prevents projects from failure. By partnering with Drupfan business analysis consulting firm, you get a full cycle of BA services, ranging from idea validation and requirements elicitation to risk assessment and end-to-end support during project development.

Whether you are looking for a dedicated BA consultant to extend your in-house capabilities or a full-stack team of business analysts, we’ve got you covered.

Meet Ivan Klepikovski — Head
of Business Analysis at Drupfan

I am a highly skilled Business Analyst with over 12 years of experience in Business Analysis and Project Management. Before transitioning to the software industry, I successfully managed projects across heavy industry, manufacturing, metallurgical, and mining sectors.

In these roles, I collaborated with globally renowned consulting firms, including McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, and Ernst & Young, to deliver impactful results.

Performing as a Head of Business Analysis and Planning at Drupfan, I specialize in IT-focused solutions to drive business transformation and efficiency. I have successfully delivered projects across North America, helping businesses achieve their goals by providing exceptional results through strategic insights, modern technology, and custom approaches.

Ivan’s expertise, combined with a proven track record of success, has positioned him as a key contributor to the company’s growth and client satisfaction. For more information, visit Ivan’s profile on LinkedIn.

PRE-DEVELOPMENT PHASE
BA Services We Offer

It is impossible to imagine a successful project implementation and product launch without business analysts. Their role in the development process can’t be overestimated. Business analysts are experts who bring tangible results to projects across industries. At Drupfan, we understand the importance of full-service BA services and offer a full-stack service to our clients.

Discovery phase

The discovery phase plays a pivotal role in product development. Our business analysts thoroughly investigate your market niche, as well as analyze competitors, to identify and validate growth opportunities, address changes, and create practical and unique strategies for your product development. During the discovery phase, our BA consultants build high-level solution visioning for the implementation of your business objectives.

Eliciting requirements

Our BA specialists thoroughly perform the requirements elicitation stage to identify and validate the business requirements the project should follow. As a result, our clients get a report that prioritizes the development milestones and helps avoid under or over-delivering. The documented requirements facilitate communication between BA analysts and the dev team, providing all the necessary details on product creation.

Solution design

Our expert business analysis service helps companies design valid technical solutions aligned with their core goals and objectives. It is crucial to ensure the viability of the digital solution from the start, as well as assess expected benefits, costs, and risks. The design of software solutions is an integral part of the business analysis process that includes the creation of models and wireframes, as well as the assessment of the product’s technical feasibility.

Implementation and testing

After the comprehensive analysis is complete and the project scope & requirements are outlined, our business analysts closely collaborate with your dev team to guide each stage of the development life cycle. Our BA experts ensure the project stays aligned with business goals, as well as suggest adjustments based on validating test cases and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to guarantee the final product brings real revenue.

Development support

After the product is launched, business analysis experts at Drupfan do not leave your company to chance. Instead, we offer end-to-end post-launch support that includes monitoring and analyzing the product’s post-release performance, user behavior, and goal achievement. Our BAs continuously identify opportunities for growth and improvement, recommend enhancements to stay competitive in the market, and ensure your product stays on top of the competitors.

OUR INDUSTRY EXPERTISE

Our Domains of Expertise in Business Analysis

Our teams of business analysts and consultants work closely with clients across diverse industries, taking the time to understand the unique challenges and needs of each niche.

  • E-commerce
  • Automotive
  • Forestry
  • Healthcare
  • Blockchain
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Beauty
  • Sport & Fitness
  • Education
  • Media & Publishing
  • Beverage Industry
  • Finance & Insurance
  • Startups
  • Logistics
  • Project Management
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing and operations
  • Engineering
  • Retail & Distribution
  • Mining and metallurgical enterprises
  • Ore-processing
  • Governmental institutions
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WHAT WE DO

Latest Business Analysis Cases

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Prepare Business Development cases for mining assets (Learn more)

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Manage Capital Investment programs and projects (Learn more)

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OpsDesigner web and mobile app (Learn more)

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OpsNav mobile app (Learn more)

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Mobile applications for supervisors (Learn more)

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Leaf Electrical Safety (Learn more)

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eWorksafe (Learn more)

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Power Apps, Microsoft D365, Power Automate projects (Learn more)

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Power BI projects (Learn more)

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SforD Data Solution for Forestry (Learn more)

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Rehaboteket (Learn more)

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BA TASKS

What Does Business Analysis Involve?

Our teams of business analysts and consultants work closely with clients across diverse industries, taking the time to understand the unique challenges and needs of each niche.

1

Vision clarification

Requirements elicitation is the backbone of successful strategy development in business analyst projects. At Drupfan, our dedicated business analysis consultants investigate your project’s history, goals, and objectives, to be able to define core project requirements and prioritize tasks. You receive a step-by-step plan with the eliciting requirements.

2

Requirements elicitation

Requirements elicitation is the backbone of successful strategy development in business analyst projects. At Drupfan, our dedicated business analysis consultants investigate your project’s history, goals, and objectives, to be able to define core project requirements and prioritize tasks. You receive a step-by-step plan with the eliciting requirements.

3

Competitors analysis

With a proven track record of expertise across industries, including but not limited to automotive, construction, mining & metallurgical, eCommerce, finance, and healthcare, Drupfan business analysts delve into client’s domain and find effective solutions to overcome competitors on the market and brush up company’s strategies.

4

Development planning

Our business consultants work closely with software developers to create well-structured and achievable plans for development projects, divided into measurable milestones. Our BA specialists also estimate the time and budget necessary for project development. In the end, you get a go-to plan with set deadlines.

5

Time and budget estimates

Clear timelines and budgets are a silver bullet for a successful software project delivery. At Drupfan, our seasoned business analysts carefully plan project milestones and ensure every task is feasible and well-estimated. By providing accurate time & budget estimations, we help avoid rework and scope creep, keeping projects on track.

6

Project documentation

Keeping a record of key details, instructions, and essential aspects of the project is of paramount importance for every business. Our business analysts develop comprehensive and transparent project documentation, ensuring clarity and a full understanding of project KPIs for all stakeholders.

7

Compliance services

Compliance management is a demanding aspect of running a business. Our seasoned BA specialists bring deep expertise in regulatory requirements and provide comprehensive reports with actionable steps to ensure your business stays fully compliant. Let us help you navigate the challenges of regulatory compliance with confidence and ease.

8

End-to-end project support

Our business analysts stay involved in the technical implementation of your project throughout each stage of the development life cycle. Our BAs proactively monitor processes to ensure everything runs smoothly and are available to address any issues or challenges that arise during the project.

Does your business need a powerful strategy to stay ahead of competitors?
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WHY CHOOSE BA

Why Does Your Company Need
Business Analysts On Board?

The most challenging part of any project implementation is bridging the gap between the business side and the development team, while also striking the balance between what clients need and how to make your product stand out. That’s where a Business Analyst steps in to make it all come together. A Business Analyst is like a magician who transforms ideas and expectations into a tangible, actionable plan.

To build a powerful product strategy

Invest in the discovery phase and let experienced BA specialists build effective short- and long-term strategies for your business. With expert BA consulting, you can focus on the development of features and functionalities that bring tangible results and avoid wasting resources on unvalidated ideas.

To assess and eliminate risks

When it comes to product development, it is crucial to understand and timely address all risks, as well as build a mutual understanding of project goals between stakeholders and the tech team. A professional business analyst is someone who stays closely involved in the project, monitoring its progress and making timely adjustments to strategy and scope to minimize risks.

To streamline business-to-team communication

Hire a business analyst to bridge the gap between the business and tech team sides, as well as maintain transparent and clear communication between all departments. BA consultant creates well-structured documentation on the project that helps facilitate communication. He ensures that the dev team has all the necessary information at each stage of product development.

To assess time and budget

Time and budget are of paramount importance for any project. Hire a business analyst into your internal team to get clear estimations on timelines and costs. Besides, a skilled BA specialist helps to prioritize product features and ensures your budget is focused on the areas that need the most attention at the right time. BAs work side by side with you to optimize the allocation of resources and costs effectively.

To ensure software product meets business
objectives and end-user needs

A business analyst knows when a product is outdated, or out of sync with your goals, and isn’t afraid to cut features to boost ROI. Don’t jump straight into the software development process. Instead, invest in business analysis to understand the best way to build your product. Our professional business consultants explore the market needs and user behavior to advise you on the set of obligatory product features for ongoing success.

To monitor project development

Do not leave product development to chance. Hire a skilled business analyst to monitor each stage of product implementation and suggest adjustments as required.

To manage post-launch product support

Ensure your product remains up-to-date, relevant, and secure with expert BA post-launch support.

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OUR PRODUCTS

Drupfan Expertise in Products
and Technologies

Website
Development
drupal wordpress magento adobe vue shopify symfony python flutter react laravel angular node next php
Web and Mobile
Applications Development
iOS android Java Kotlin Swift objective arcgis powerapps
Client Relationship
Management (CRM)
Salesforce microsoft zoho Genesys
Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP)
business-central acumatica zoho-erp
Business
Intelligence (BI)
power-BI
Business Process
Automation
power-automate ui-path
REMOTE BUSINESS ANALYSTS

Why Hire a Remote Business Analyst?

Cost efficiency

Save money by avoiding the expenses of hiring, training, and maintaining a full-time employee. Remote BAs allow you to allocate resources where they matter most.

Time savings

Skip the lengthy recruitment process and onboard a skilled remote BA quickly, ensuring your project starts without unnecessary delays.

Global talent pool

Gain access to a wide network of experienced professionals from top BA locations across Canada and Europe, increasing your chances of finding the perfect match for your business needs.

Industry-focused expertise

Remote BAs often have diverse experience across various domains, providing custom solutions and fresh insights specific to your industry.

HOW WE WORK

Look Behind the Curtains of Our
Business Analysis Process

Curious how a basic business analysis process works? Take a closer look at our BA
procedures. Our BAs stay involved at every stage of the pre-development phase and
thoroughly guide projects after launch.

2

Discover business needs and objectives

During the discovery phase, our specialists closely communicate with stakeholders to collect their vision, expectations, and requirements. We laser-focus on industry specifics and invest time to understand the needs of your domain.

3

Conduct competitors’ research

Our specialists conduct in-depth competitor research to understand market needs and clients’ expectations. After that, we create long-term strategies to keep your product competitive in the market.

4

Design product vision

Our BA consultants determine the direction a future solution should follow to align with the given objectives and KPIs. They assess the necessary resources to achieve the project's objectives and set deadlines accordingly.

5

Wireframing and MVP

Stakeholders often seek a clear picture of the end product, preferably in a visual format. At Drupfan, we create wireframes, prototypes, and even MVPs to showcase the core features and functionalities of the digital solution.

6

Development planning

Business analysts at Drupfan thoroughly plan the development phase based on data analysis and research. Our task is to clearly define the scope of work and prioritize task implementation, as well as to get rid of invalid features or functionalities.

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Prioritize product backlog

Our BA specialists evaluate and rank features based on their business value and impact, ensuring the development team focuses on delivering the most important functionalities first.

8

Documentation

Detailed documentation is a key to the dev team’s success. Our business analytics consultancy creates detailed and structured documentation, outlining requirements, workflows, and guidelines to provide the development team with a clear roadmap for implementation.

9

Monitoring project development

Throughout the development process, our BA specialists oversee progress, identify potential risks, and collaborate with the team to ensure the project remains on track and meets its objectives.

10

Post-launch product support

After the launch, our BAs analyze user feedback, monitor performance, and recommend updates or improvements to maximize the product's success and value.

BA OUTSTAFFING

Our Engagement Models for
Business Analysis Outstaffing

Drupfan proudly collaborates with businesses of any size: from startups to global
enterprises. With headquarters in Ottawa, Canada, we offer flexible engagement models
for our clients from Northern America and Europe.

BA as a full-time specialist for your in-house team

Having a dedicated business analyst on your team is a game-changer. However, finding and retaining the right BA specialist can take a lot of time and effort. That’s where Drupfan steps in! We provide experienced business analysts for full-time outstaffing to seamlessly strengthen your internal team and guide your staff members throughout the whole development life cycle.

BA on time & material basis

Need flexible business analysis services billed on a time and material or hourly rate basis? We’ve got you covered. Whether it’s for a short-term project or ongoing support, our experienced BAs are ready to jump in, adapt to your needs, and deliver results without long-term commitments. Let us provide the expertise you need, exactly when you need it!

Business analysis as a service (BAaaS)

Our business analysis as a service (BAaaS) model includes the formation of a dedicated team of seasoned BAs to work exclusively on your project. This is an on-demand access to experienced business analysts who can assist with any BA-related task from market research to strategy optimization. With BAaaS you gain full commitment with the need for full-time hires.

FAQ

Business Analysis Service —
Frequently Asked Questions

When do I need business analysis?

Business analysis is a key service to identify potential business opportunities. It looks at the market to see if the product will truly bring value to the customer, helps define clear requirements, and sets up the development team with the right tasks to get things moving smoothly.

Business analysis services are required whenever you start a new project, need to improve an existing product or service, or require competitors and market research to align your business with the latest trends.

Why do I need business analysis?

Business analysis is a crucial step during a new product launch. Besides, clients often opt for BA services when they are not satisfied with the current state of business and do not meet their KPIs. Partner with a reliable BA consulting company to ensure your software product is set up for success.

Who is a business analyst?

In a nutshell, a business analyst is a specialist who leads the pre-development phase of a project, no matter its industry and objectives. This is a person that defines clear product requirements, as well as creates a step-by-step plan to reach project goals. BA bridges the gap between business and the development team, facilitating the communication between the departments and stakeholders. The to-do list of a business analyst includes but is not limited to domain discovery, business needs assessment, requirements elicitation, time & budget estimates, business process mapping, risk assessment, end-to-end project support, and more.

Business analysis specialists operate with data analytics to understand how to plan the development process, what features and functionalities to include in the product, and how to improve the product’s value for end customers. Analysts ensure that the project is feasible and can bring tangible results & grow ROI before companies invest in the actual development phase.

What does a business analyst do?

Business analysts collect and analyze data for potential business expansion. They identify opportunities for company growth, as well as closely communicate with stakeholders to influence their decisions on project support. BAs lead projects and coordinate with other departments and teams to produce the best outcomes possible and deliver tangible results. In addition, a business analyst tests business processes and advises on possible improvements.

As real problem solvers, BAs identify and address issues related to business operations and processes promptly, and help come up with solutions that bring the most value and revenue. Business analysts heavily rely on data research and analytics.

What responsibilities are common for BA?

The responsibilities of a business analyst directly depend on the project’s needs and objectives. The most common tasks include:

  • Provide support to the project team as required.
  • Serve as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assist in drafting, reviewing, and refining test procedures and reports.
  • Participate in the development of a strategic roadmap for customer initiatives.
  • Define and document processes to ensure effective management of responsibilities.
  • Design use case scenarios for user acceptance testing.
  • Oversee multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • Create and maintain test strategies, plans, and cases.
  • Generate on-demand reports, data queries, routine reports, and dashboards to address business requirements.
  • Incorporate research, team inputs, and client feedback into solution designs.
  • Ensure the accuracy and quality of project documentation and software designs.
  • Maintain detailed records of system changes, both completed and ongoing.
  • Identify and document potential business scenarios and outcomes.
  • Develop and manage project schedules and milestone plans.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to address process inefficiencies.
  • Conduct root cause analysis for business challenges and recommend solutions.
  • Apply feedback to refine work and build on previous experiences.
  • Support quality assurance efforts through test planning and reviews with business partners.
How much does BA services cost?

Every project is unique, as is the approach to business analysis. At Drupfan, we do not offer one-size-fits-all BA solutions. We truly believe in the uniqueness of every customer and develop personalized strategies for business analysis based on your goals, needs, and objectives.

Therefore, it is hard to give an exact estimation for BA services. A startup project might require several hours to identify key strategy and development milestones, while enterprise-level solutions require up to 4 months for complex research and data analysis, as well as ongoing product BA support.

Note that the more people are involved in the process, the higher the final cost of business analysis service. To get an estimation on your project, contact our BA consultants.

How to choose a reliable business analysis agency for software development?

Choosing a reliable and trustworthy company for software development BA consulting might get challenging with numerous options available on the market. Start by exploring platforms like Glassdoor, where you can find genuine information, client testimonials, and real case studies.

Pay close attention to BA’s areas of expertise, tools in tech stack, and a proven track record of project leading. Great business analysts are proactive specialists committed to the success of your project. Opt for companies that offer post-launch product guidance and support and have a dedicated technical team on board. These agencies typically have a well-rounded understanding of project implementation from multiple perspectives.

Here at Drupfan, we offer a full cycle of Business Analysis and Consulting services, led by senior BA specialist Ivan Klepikovski.

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