Session Overview
With over 20 years of hands-on experience, David Vrbanek brings a wealth of practical insight drawn from diverse industries including financial services, health sciences, automotive, IT service management, and retail. In this session, David will explore the habits and practices that truly differentiate effective Business Analysts — grounded in real-world lessons learned across two decades of project and delivery work. Attendees can expect actionable takeaways they can immediately apply to elevate their day-to-day impact as BAs.
This session is ideal for Business Analysts at any stage of their career who want to sharpen their craft, reflect on proven practices, and elevate their professional impact.
About the Speaker
David Vrbanek is a senior business analysis practitioner and Lead Business Analyst at Computershare, with extensive experience leading software development and business process improvement initiatives in blended PM/BA roles. He holds certifications as a Certified Scrum Product Owner® and a Certified SAFe® 5 Product Owner/Product Manager, and is a passionate advocate for the continued growth and evolution of the Business Analysis profession.
Beyond industry, David is an instructor at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies, where he was recognized with both the Career Impact Award and an Excellence in Teaching Award in 2022 — honours based on learner nominations. He also provides mentoring and coaching to aspiring and experienced Business Analysts through his consulting practice, supporting professionals at all stages of their careers.