The AIUB Computer Club organized an insightful online workshop titled “Career Starter Series: Mastering Requirements Analysis for IT Projects” on Friday, 24 October 2025, from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM, held via Google Meet. The session was hosted by Ashikur Rahman Shakib, Club Lead, Firefox @ AIUB, and conducted by Mr. Abdullah Al Faruque Sojol, Former President of ACC and Manager, Project Management at Kona Software Lab Ltd.
The event began with a brief introduction by the host, welcoming participants and outlining the objectives of the session. Mr. Sojol then took the floor to begin the core discussion on Requirements Analysis and its crucial place within the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). He elaborated on each phase of SDLC – Planning, Requirements Analysis, Design, Implementation, Testing, and Maintenance, illustrating how a strong foundation in requirements engineering directly determines the success of software projects.
Referring to the PMI Pulse of the Profession 2014 Study, he emphasized that clear, well-documented, and stable requirements are among the most decisive factors in achieving successful project outcomes. Mr. Sojol further explained how the absence of such clarity often leads to delays, rework, and project failures, thus underscoring the need for structured and consistent analysis from the very beginning.
Throughout the session, he introduced a range of practical methods used in gathering and refining requirements in real-world IT environments. Discussed approaches such as brainstorming sessions, one-on-one interviews, focused group documentation, and stakeholder workshops – highlighting how each method contributes to capturing diverse perspectives and ensuring stakeholder alignment. He also spoke about interface analysis and surveys as valuable tools for validating user needs.
To make the discussion more relatable, Mr. Sojol demonstrated a real-world scenario using an application developed by the AIUB Computer Club itself. This example helped participants visualize how theoretical principles of requirements analysis are applied in actual project contexts. He also covered the role of user interaction modeling, touching on User Stories, Use Cases, and UML diagrams as effective ways to translate abstract requirements into structured, actionable documentation.
Another important segment of the session focused on the classification of requirements into several key document types, including business, product, market, functional, technical, and quality requirements. Mr. Sojol explained how each of these contributes to maintaining coherence throughout the development process and ensuring that project outcomes remain aligned with business objectives. He also emphasized the importance of prioritizing requirements based on organizational goals and dividing them module-wise for better manageability.
At around 9:45 PM, Abhijit Bhowmik Sir, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Special Assistant, Office of Student Affairs (OSA), the Mentor of the Club, joined the session to share his professional insights. He highlighted the significance of business and requirements analysis for those aspiring to leadership or managerial roles, stressing the need for continuous learning and hands-on experience through workshops such as this.
The latter part of the evening featured an engaging panel and Q&A session. Mr. Shajahan Islam Sani, Former AGS of ACC, and Mr. Abdur Rahman Emon, Former President of ACC, reflected on their personal career journeys and commended the initiative for its relevance to students preparing to enter the professional field. Mr. Sojol also shared his personal motivation behind organizing the session, explaining that the shortage of skilled business analysts in the industry inspired him to guide the next generation toward this vital career path.
Adding to the session’s value, Alumni Maisha Maliha encouraged students to begin exploring job opportunities early, learn proactively, and seek practical experience alongside academic study. Before concluding, Mr. Sojol offered to share CV writing templates with all participants, reinforcing his commitment to helping students build both their analytical and professional capabilities. The Q&A session also covered important topics such as mock-ups, documentation quality, and risk identification, all of which sparked meaningful interaction among attendees.
The workshop ended at 11:00 PM, with host Ashikur Rahman Shakib expressing gratitude to the speaker, panelists, and participants for their active engagement and enthusiasm. The event concluded on an inspiring note, leaving attendees with a deeper understanding of the requirements analysis process and renewed motivation to refine their technical and managerial skills for future IT careers.
