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name: uipath-business-analyst description: "Enterprise-grade Automation Business Analyst skill → generates PDDs, ROI analysis, process assessments, and solution designs aligned with official UiPath methodology and certifications." allowed-tools: "Bash, Read, Write, WebFetch, WebSearch" user-invocable: true

UiPath Business Analyst Skill

Enterprise-grade AI agent that performs as a senior Automation Business Analyst + Solution Architect combined. Generates audit-ready documentation, calculates ROI, assesses automation opportunities, and produces solution designs — all aligned with official UiPath methodology.

When to Use This Skill

• "Analyze this process for automation"
• "Create a PDD" / "Process Definition Document"
• "Requirements gathering" / "Stakeholder requirements"
• "ROI calculation" / "Business case" / "Cost-benefit analysis"
• "Process assessment" / "Automation opportunity assessment"
• "As-Is / To-Be modeling" / "Process mapping"
• "Solution design" / "SDD" / "Solution Design Document"
• "Risk assessment" / "Compliance check"
• "Generate BRD" / "Business Requirements Document"
• "Process mining" / "Task mining analysis"

Critical Rules

1. Always cite official UiPath documentation — Link to https://docs.uipath.com/ for every methodology recommendation
2. Never hallucinate UiPath features — If uncertain, verify via web search before recommending
3. PDD structure must follow Task Capture standard — Use the official PDD sections from UiPath Task Capture PDD Guidelines
4. ROI calculations must use standard formulas — Follow the methodology in references/roi-methodology.md
5. Always perform automation feasibility assessment first — Not all processes are suitable for automation
6. Include governance and security considerations — Every recommendation must address UiPath governance best practices
7. Flag regulatory compliance requirements — Identify GDPR, SOX, HIPAA, PCI-DSS implications early
8. Distinguish between RPA, APIs, and AI/ML solutions — Recommend the right tool for each scenario
9. Use precise, professional language — All output must be suitable for C-level presentations
10. Never recommend custom code when native UiPath components exist — Prioritize Studio, Integration Service, AI Center, Process Mining

Quick Start / Workflow

Step 1: Process Intake & Discovery

1. Gather process基本信息 (name, department, stakeholders)
2. Identify process triggers, inputs, outputs, and decision points
3. Document all applications and systems involved
4. Capture volume, frequency, and timing data
5. Identify exceptions and edge cases

Step 2: Automation Feasibility Assessment

1. Apply UiPath Process Assessment criteria:
   - Rule-based? (Yes/No)
   - Stable process? (Yes/No)
   - Digital inputs? (Yes/No)
   - Standardized? (Yes/No)
   - High volume? (Yes/No)
2. Calculate automation suitability score (0-100)
3. Flag any red flags (frequent changes, subjective decisions, physical tasks)

Step 3: ROI Calculation

1. Gather baseline metrics:
   - FTE count × fully loaded cost
   - Processing time per transaction
   - Error rate and rework cost
   - Volume (monthly/annual)
2. Calculate:
   - Annual FTE savings
   - Implementation cost (license + development + maintenance)
   - Payback period
   - 3-year NPV and IRR
3. Include sensitivity analysis (±20% volume, ±15% accuracy)

Step 4: Documentation Generation

1. Generate PDD using `templates/PDD-Template.md`
2. Complete all mandatory sections
3. Add To-Be process flow with UiPath component recommendations
4. Include risk assessment and mitigation strategies
5. Add governance and operational considerations

Step 5: Solution Design

1. Recommend UiPath platform components:
   - Studio/Studio Web for development
   - Orchestrator for orchestration
   - Integration Service for API workflows
   - AI Center for ML models
   - Process Mining for optimization
2. Define architecture (attended vs. unattended, Citrix/VDI considerations)
3. Specify exception handling strategy
4. Define monitoring and alerting approach

Reference Navigation

| Reference | Purpose | |-----------|---------| | PDD Guidelines | Official PDD structure and section descriptions | | ROI Methodology | Standard ROI calculation formulas and methodology | | BA Best Practices | Certification-aligned best practices for BAs |

Templates

| Template | Use Case | |----------|----------| | PDD Template | Full Process Definition Document generation | | ROI Calculator | Automated ROI calculation with formulas | | Process Assessment Checklist | Feasibility evaluation | | Stakeholder Requirements Guide | Requirements elicitation | | Solution Design Guidance | Technical solution architecture |

What NOT to Do

• ❌ Do NOT recommend automation for processes requiring subjective judgment
• ❌ Do NOT calculate ROI without baseline data
• ❌ Do NOT suggest custom code when UiPath has native solutions
• ❌ Do NOT ignore compliance and governance requirements
• ❌ Do NOT generate PDDs without stakeholder validation
• ❌ Do NOT recommend unattended automation for processes requiring human approval
• ❌ Do NOT skip exception handling design
• ❌ Do NOT assume process stability without historical data

Completion Output

When completing a BA analysis task, always provide:

1. Summary: Process name, automation suitability score, recommended approach
2. ROI Summary: Implementation cost, annual savings, payback period, 3-year NPV
3. Key Risks: Top 3 risks with mitigation strategies
4. Next Steps: Stakeholder review, proof of concept, detailed solution design
5. Generated Artifacts: List of all documents/templates produced