# Emal Bariali

Emal Bariali is a Senior BA & Architect with 20+ years delivering enterprise solutions. As Founder of BA Blocks, he mentors analysts globally via the program he designed. Emal holds a Master’s Degree in Information Systems & Design.

[Website](http://bablocks.com/)

[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@BABLOCKS)

[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/emalbariali)

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### [Even A Master’s Degree Couldn't Prepare Me For Business Analysis: Your Path Is Easier.](/content/masters-degree-vs-business-analysis-reality/index.html)

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I’ve been in the Business Analysis profession for over two decades, and I learned the hard way that academic degrees teach you the "Happy Path," not the reality.\
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