... Because it may come in handy

Here are some documents and templates I use for my analysis work when the client or company I'm working for doesn't have requirements and use case management tools like Rational RequisitePro or Enterprise Architect. Such tools are invaluable, but let's face it, not all our clients have the bucks or need for these elegant management applications.

Using documents like these represent the manual way to manage the flow of information through a project, but we all face these types of engagements from time-to-time. Watching my server logs, I noticed the Use Case template being downloaded a lot. This gave me the idea of offering the templates I use the most with explanations on how I use them. The sort essays that accompany the documents are not intended to be instructional in the same way a UML information dictionary may be. I simply had fun sharing how I work and view my job.

Use the templates the way they are, or change them to fit your analysis style and client needs.

Hope they help make your job easier.

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They Say

His (Larry's) assistance in administrating the team effort and analytical work was
of the highest caliber. In addition, his contributions to the development effort
were an integral part of the project's success...

Dwight - Director of eCommerce

Larry proved to be "solutions" oriented. On several occasions, Larry identified
obstacles in the path of our goal to deploy an eCommerce solution and diligently
and independently worked with software vendors and consultants to find solutions.

Mike - Director of eCommerce Strategy

Larry is an innovative self-starter, who rarely needs supervision. He typically
exceeds expectations and enjoys the challenges associated with installing new
technology... Larry is an invaluable asset to any Information Technology team and I
highly recommend him.

Bob - Partner, Retired KPMG LLC

I've found his e-commerce analysis documents (flowcharts, diagrams, etc.) and use
cases thorough and clear. Larry was very conscientious and also has the invaluable
ability to communicate and work well with both users and developers.

Ward - Software Engineer

His documents were all very concise, even though the work he was documenting was
often difficult to describe, even to the developers... We often wished we "had
Larry" on other projects that were getting hard to control.

Dave - Software & Database Developer

His documentation is beyond compare in it's detail, accuracy and ease of reference.
His thorough documentation and notes brought calm to the chaos on many an
occasion... He is a self-starter and worked many a late night to ensure the project
stayed on course. I would love to work with Larry again.

Tom - Sr. Software Developer