Technical Analyst – Baloise Insurance
Introduction:
"At Baloise, I was hired as a Technical Analyst to guide a hybrid team of local and offshore developers in building a new B2B insurance application. This role was pivotal in my career, marking my first days as a technical lead and shaping my deep appreciation for technical diagrams and documentation."
Challenges:
Managing extensive technical documentation to support both local and offshore teams.
Aligning cross-functional teams on a unified vision through clear communication tools.
Building a data-heavy product with a strong Oracle-driven foundation.
Solutions & Contributions:
"I embraced the documentation-heavy culture at Baloise, dedicating countless hours to creating detailed technical diagrams and documentation using Enterprise Architect. These artifacts became vital tools for bridging gaps between local and offshore teams, aligning them with functional and technical goals. I collaborated closely with the functional team to design a robust B2B insurance application, emphasizing clarity and precision in our deliverables. Additionally, working with a heavily Oracle-focused product allowed me to adopt a data-first perspective, enriching my technical approach to development and design."
Results:
Delivered a comprehensive suite of documentation and diagrams that facilitated seamless collaboration across teams.
Established a clear, SOLID-based architecture that supported the team’s development efforts.
Successfully contributed to the delivery of a B2B insurance application with a strong data-first foundation.
Key Technologies:
Sparx Enterprise Architect, REST API
Full .NET stack, SOA & DDD
AngularJS 4, TypeScript
Oracle DB, WCF, TFS
Reflection:
"This project was where I truly learned the craft and art of technical diagrams and good documentation, recognizing their importance in offshore development. It solidified my love for designing and diagramming, skills that have continued to serve me throughout my career. Working in a data-heavy, Oracle-driven environment also gave me a deep appreciation for thinking from a data-first perspective, a mindset I’ve carried into future projects."
Visual Highlights:
"During my time at Baloise, I created hundreds of detailed technical diagrams and documentation to support the development of a robust B2B insurance application. These visuals were instrumental in aligning local and offshore teams, ensuring clarity and consistency across all stakeholders. Below are examples of the types of diagrams I worked on, with sensitive details obscured for confidentiality."
