Date: Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM (Irish Time)
Where: Zoom
Speakers: Afifah Hanun
Have you ever been curious about how Business Analysts operate across different industries?
We're excited to launch "A Day in the Life of a BA".
Each month, we invite passionate BA professionals to share real-world experiences, daily routines, challenges, and insights into their industry.
As part of this month, we’re excited to welcome Afifah Hanun - a seasoned BA who will give us a practical look into the world of business analysis in Food Manufacturing.
Afifah Hanun is an IT Business Architect and Digital Transformation Lead with experience in business process reengineering and enterprise system initiatives within the food manufacturing industry. Her work focuses on bridging operational teams and technology by translating complex business processes into structured system solutions.
She has been involved in cross-functional transformation initiatives that span operations, supply chain, finance, and IT, helping organizations improve process efficiency, data visibility, and decision-making capabilities. Her interest lies in how digital systems can support real operational needs while enabling long-term organizational growth.
In this session, Afifah share a practical and personal look at the BA role beyond theory working with operations, translating real business challenges into structured solutions, and navigating issues like process inefficiencies and heavy reliance on manual Excel-based verification.
Afifah will also touch on how these day-to-day activities connect to larger transformation efforts such as business process reengineering and ERP implementation.
This session offers a grounded perspective for anyone curious about the real impact of a Business Analyst in a manufacturing environment.
💡 What you’ll learn:
In this session, participants will gain:
1. A practical understanding of the Business Analyst role in manufacturing
How BAs bridge operational teams, management, and technology in real business environments.
2. Insights into the daily responsibilities of a BA
From stakeholder discussions and process analysis to translating business needs into system requirements.
3. A look at real operational challenges in food manufacturing
Including complexity in production, supply chain, quality control, and cost management.
4. An understanding of how BAs contribute to digital transformation initiatives
Such as business process reengineering, ERP implementation, and data-driven decision-making.
5. Practical perspectives for aspiring Business Analyst
What skills are important, what challenges to expect, and how to grow in the role.
Don’t miss this opportunity to step into the world of business analysis and connect with peers in the broader BA community. See you there! 🌟