Test Analysis
Requirements, risk-based testing, coverage strategies, and QA process design.
A digital studio for analysts · Auckland, NZ
Where analysts
find their edge.
Practical templates, sharp tutorials, and honest conversations for test analysts, data analysts, BI developers, and business analysts. No fluff, no theory for theory's sake — just the craft.
- 16 in-depth articles
- 11 podcast episodes
- 8 templates & tools
- 7 video deep-dives
Disciplines
Four disciplines.
One standard of craft.
Whether you're writing a test plan, cleaning a dataset, designing a dashboard, or eliciting requirements — the studio builds for the work you actually do.
Data Analysis
SQL, Python, data quality, exploratory analysis, and statistical reasoning.
Business Intelligence
Dashboard design, Power BI, Tableau, KPI strategy, and BI governance.
Business Analysis
BRDs, FRDs, stakeholder management, process mapping, and requirements elicitation.
The craft
Built the way good
analysis is done.
Softcraft Studio exists because analysts kept rebuilding the same resources from scratch — and spending more time on admin than on the work that matters.
- 01
Notice
Every resource starts with a pattern — analysts rebuilding the same test plans, BRDs, dashboards, and checklists from scratch, project after project.
- 02
Structure
That repeated work becomes clear, reusable structure: templates, checklists, and frameworks with every field thought through.
- 03
Prove
Nothing ships on theory. Each resource is shaped against real QA, BA, and data work before it reaches you.
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Ship
Published as instant downloads, in-depth articles, videos, and podcast conversations — so you start from a better place.
Templates & tools
Start from a
better place.
Ready-to-use templates and checklists for analysts — instant downloads from the Softcraft Studio Etsy shop. Every field thought through, so you don't have to start at zero.
Business Intelligence NZ$8.00
BI Project Checklist - Notion + Excel Bundle
A dual-format BI project checklist covering requirements, data modelling, dashboard design.
View on Etsy → Test Analysis NZ$10.00
Test Plan Template Bundle - DOCX + PPTX
A comprehensive test plan bundle aligned with ISTQB standards.
View on Etsy → Test Analysis NZ$7.99
Postman API Testing Checklist for QA Teams
A thorough API testing checklist for QA teams using Postman — available in DOCX, PDF, and Notion formats.
View on Etsy → Business Intelligence Free
ChatGPT - Power BI Integration Checklist
A practical checklist for integrating ChatGPT with Power BI — covering setup, prompt design, and deployment steps for BI teams.
View on Etsy →Journal
Notes from
the workbench.
In-depth guides on testing, data, BI, and business analysis — written for practitioners, not search engines.
Data Analysis 15 Apr 2026
dbt for Analysts: How to Transform and Document Your Data Without a Data Engineer
Learn how dbt empowers data analysts to build reliable, documented data models in SQL without relying on a data engineering team.
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Business Intelligence 1 Apr 2026
Semantic Layer 101: How BI Developers Are Eliminating Metric Chaos in 2026
Learn how BI developers are using semantic layers to create a single source of truth for metrics and finally end inconsistent reporting across teams.
Read the article →
Data Analysis 16 Mar 2026
Data Contracts Explained: How Analysts Are Preventing Pipeline Failures in 2026
Learn what data contracts are, why they matter for data reliability, and how analysts can use them to stop broken pipelines before they cause real damage.
Read the article →
New episodes fortnightly The podcast
Data Over Coffee.
Fortnightly, no-fluff conversations about working in data with Arjun & Ramon — careers, tools, methodology, and the messy reality of analytics work.
- EP 11
Data Skills in 2026
- EP 10
Owdyn
The real story behind building Owdyn: a Kiwi-first fintech app—no fluff, just product decisions, tech, and solo-founder lessons.
- EP 09
Requirements Gathering
A practical guide to gathering and documenting requirements — tips for BAs, data analysts, and test analysts alike.
- EP 08
Data Cloud
Exploring cloud-based data platforms and what the shift to the cloud means for modern data analysts and BI teams.
Signals
What analysts
are saying.
“Meets expectations / very useful tool.”
“Would definitely recommend and purchase again from seller.”
The studio
Built by an analyst,
for analysts.
Softcraft Studio is run by Arjun Kataria from Auckland, New Zealand. After years across QA, business analysis, and data projects, he started building the resources he wished had existed — so other analysts can start from a better place.