Brendan Butt
About Brendan Butt
Brendan Butt is a Principal Business Analyst at Backbase, where he has worked since 2020 in the Amsterdam Area. He has a diverse background in business analysis and agile methodologies, having held various roles at companies such as Global Kinetic and Maitland, and he holds degrees in Information Systems and Information Technology.
Work at Backbase
Brendan Butt has been serving as a Principal Business Analyst at Backbase since 2020. In this role, he has been instrumental in delivering value to banks globally by applying Minimum Viable Product (MVP) principles. He has facilitated Business Analyst interviews and interacted transparently with customers to negotiate project scope, timelines, and implementation approaches. His contributions have focused on ensuring project success while mentoring and coaching peers as a global champion of the Employee App value stream.
Previous Experience in Business Analysis
Before joining Backbase, Brendan Butt worked as an Agile Business Analyst at Global Kinetic from 2018 to 2020 in Cape Town, South Africa. He also held various roles at Open Box Software, including Business Analyst, Product Owner, and Quality Assurance Analyst, from 2014 to 2015 and 2012 to 2014, respectively. His experience includes a position as a Business Analyst at Maitland for one year in 2016. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of business analysis in different contexts.
Education and Expertise
Brendan Butt studied at the University of Cape Town, where he earned an Honours degree in Information Systems from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his education at the Faculty Training Institute, obtaining a Diploma in Information Technology from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he completed Agile Scrum Training at Growing Agile in 2015 and became a Certified Scrum Master through agile42 in 2018. This educational foundation supports his expertise in business analysis and agile methodologies.
Mentorship and Coaching
At Backbase, Brendan Butt has taken on a mentorship role, coaching peers and contributing to the development of the Employee App value stream. His experience in mentoring reflects his commitment to fostering a collaborative work environment and enhancing the skills of his colleagues. This role underscores his dedication to professional development within the organization.
Early Career and Tutoring
Brendan Butt began his career as a Tutor at the University of Cape Town in 2011, where he worked for nine months. His early experience in tutoring laid the groundwork for his later roles in mentorship and coaching. Additionally, he worked in various capacities at Open Box Software, gaining valuable experience in business analysis and product ownership.