The Functional BA

Guest article written by our good friend Sally Hook

When a small business hits that turning point between scraping by and scaling up, every dollar—and every decision—carries more weight.

It’s easy to avoid spending on technology that feels optional in … Read the rest

The choice between Senior Business Analyst and Senior IT Specialist depends on your skills, interests, and career goals.

Here’s how they compare:

Senior Business Analyst (BA)

• Focus: Bridging business needs with technology solutions.

• Key Responsibilities:

• Gather and … Read the rest

In a large organization, a Senior IT Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, security, and efficiency of enterprise IT systems.

They are often subject matter experts (SMEs) in specialized domains such as cloud computing, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, … Read the rest

Infinite Campus is a student information system (SIS) widely used by K-12 school districts in the United States. 

It is a web-based platform that helps schools manage student data, streamline administrative tasks, and improve communication between educators, students, and parents.… Read the rest

PowerSchool is a widely used student information system (SIS) designed for K-12 schools, school districts, and educational institutions.

It helps manage various aspects of student data, academic records, and school operations.

Key Features of PowerSchool:

1. Student Information Management – … Read the rest

PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) is a set of standard guidelines and best practices for project management developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

It provides a structured approach to managing projects effectively across various industries.

Key … Read the rest

Skyward is a software company that provides school management and municipal management solutions. 

Its most well-known product is the Skyward Student Information System (SIS), which is widely used by K-12 school districts to manage student data, including:

• Grades and … Read the rest

Zero Trust jobs are roles related to implementing and maintaining Zero Trust security frameworks in organizations. 

Zero Trust is a cybersecurity model that assumes no user, device, or system should be trusted by default, even if they are inside a … Read the rest

Sage 50 is a popular accounting software designed for small to medium-sized businesses to manage their finances, accounting tasks, and business operations.

Formerly known as Peachtree Accounting in the U.S., it is developed by Sage Group, a global provider of … Read the rest

Sage 100 (formerly known as MAS 90/200) is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software designed for small to medium-sized businesses.

It helps organizations manage core business processes like accounting, inventory, manufacturing, distribution, sales, and customer relationship management (CRM) in one … Read the rest