QA Tester to Big 4 Senior Business Analyst 🚀 | Kya AI BA Jobs Khatam Kar Dega? | Podcast #2 #podcast

Abhijeet Panda went from QA Tester to Senior Business Analyst at PwC India, with 10+ years across re-insurance, banking and capital markets. In our second podcast, he breaks down exactly how he made the switch and what it takes to grow as a BA today. In this episode: a. Why he moved from QA to Business Analysis b. TCS to Big 4: the biggest jump in responsibility c. How he interviews BAs, and what gets a resume shortlisted d. Can AI replace Business Analysts? His honest take e. Which tool to learn first and which certifications actually help f. Rapid Fire Round g. What separates BAs who get promoted from those who plateau Real BA experience. No theory. Chapter 00:00 – Introduction 01:20 – Meet Abhijeet: Role, Experience & Education 03:54 – A Day in the Life of a Senior BA 05:40 – Why He Switched from QA to BA 08:09 – Banking vs Insurance: How the BA Role Changes 10:35 – TCS to Big 4: The Biggest Jump in Responsibility 13:29 – How He Prepares to Interview BA Candidates 15:07 – The Toughest BA Interview Question He Asks 16:58 – What Gets a BA Resume Shortlisted 19:12 – How AI Is Changing the BA Role in BFSI 20:00 – AI Questions in Recent BA Interviews 21:24 – Can AI Replace Business Analysts? 26:17 – Which Tool to Learn First as a BA 28:15 – Certifications That Actually Help 29:58 – The Underrated BA Skill That Makes a Big Difference 31:34 – Breaking into BA Roles in Banking & Insurance 33:12 – The #1 Mistake Candidates Make in BA Interviews 34:19 – Why Some BAs Get Promoted Fast (and Others Plateau) 37:22 – His Take on GitHiredSoon 40:30 – Advice for Aspiring BAs 43:03 – Rapid Fire Round 47:12 – How to Grow from BA to Senior BA 48:55 – Final Message & Thanks 🔔 Subscribe to GitHiredSoon for more interview stories, career guidance, and hiring insights. Shaikh Arifuddin -   / shaikh-arifuddin   Abhijeet Panda -   / abhijeetp10   #businessanalyst #businessanalysis #career #itjobs #podcast #analyst #video #episode #careergrowth #podcast #qatoba #big4 #banking #techcareers #careeradvice #aiera #education