BUSINESS ANALYSIS KEYNOTE SPEAKER | CHAMPAGNE COLLABORATIONS
Jamie Champagne
Jamie Champagne, a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), empowers executive leaders to bridge the gap between strategy and execution through the power of business analysis. With a career rooted in technical business analysis, project management, process improvement, and change management, she helps organizations unlock the full value of their teams and technology investments to drive measurable results. As the author of Seven Steps to Mastering Business Analysis, 2nd Edition and The Business Analyst’s Career Master Plan, Jamie is globally recognized for translating complex systems into clear, actionable insights that resonate with senior leaders. Her experience leading technology-driven transformations allows her to connect with organizations facing misaligned initiatives, poor execution, and unrealized ROI. Known for her engaging and collaborative style, Jamie transforms speaking engagements into high-energy, interactive experiences that leave audiences both inspired and equipped to act. She simplifies complex ideas, making them practical and immediately applicable in real-world environments. A recognized thought leader in Agile and Project Management and a certified virtual presenter, Jamie brings both depth and energy to every stage. Her sessions emphasize connection, alignment, and meaningful outcomes. Her company, Champagne Collaborations, has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in Hawaii, delivering premium training and coaching to executive audiences. When she’s not speaking globally, Jamie enjoys surfing Hawaii’s waves — reflecting the adaptability and momentum she brings to her work.
Presentation: From Data to Decisions: Practical Analysis With and Without AI
Data alone does not create insight. Insight comes from asking better questions.
Business Analysts are increasingly expected to interpret data, validate assumptions, and support evidence-based decisions. Yet many professionals struggle with how to move from dashboards and reports to meaningful, actionable insight — especially in environments where AI tools are rapidly emerging.
This session focuses on strengthening analytical thinking in a modern data environment. Participants will explore how to frame sharper business questions, identify meaningful patterns, challenge misleading outputs, and translate findings into decisions stakeholders can trust. The session examines how AI tools can accelerate exploration and pattern recognition, while reinforcing that critical thinking and business context remain the analyst’s responsibility.
Jamie will demonstrate how to validate insights, avoid common interpretation errors, and communicate findings with clarity and confidence. The emphasis is not on becoming a data scientist, but on becoming a more disciplined, thoughtful analysis professional.
Participants will leave with practical approaches to integrating structured thinking, data literacy, and responsible AI use into everyday business analysis work.