Comments
What is a systems analyst’s job like? Simply, the job of a systems analyst is to figure out how to use computers and other technology to get things done. They will tell businesses and other organizations which computers and software to buy, and decide how best to get those tools to work together. Computer systems […]
Continue reading...Comments
Absence of a Business System Analyst is often the reason that relationships between Business People and Programmers go ugly. Most of us have heard stories about business people who bring a project to programmers, and later on the project is either delivered late, or comes short of the specs. Thatโs not always the case specially […]
Continue reading...Comments
I received a job offer from a large petroleum company during my senior year in college. Upon hearing the news of the offer my mother said, “That’s wonderful darling, but what’s a systems analyst?” At the time, I really didn’t know! Three weeks after I graduated in May a big moving van collected all of […]
Continue reading...Comments
There is a gap in much of the literature about Agile software development practices, and on many Agile teams. This gap is the role of Analysis in Agile projects – who does it, what is the use and value, and how does it change? The implied (and I have heard stated at least once) attitude […]
Continue reading...Comments
Virtually all organizations in the U.S. are dependent on computer and information technology to perform specific functions and manage data and business aspects. In order to run efficiently, organizations must use technology and to integrate new evolving technologies prudently. Computer systems need updating and customizing on a regular basis. This is where the computer systems […]
Continue reading...Comments
Someone on your left speaks French and someone on your right speaks English; both individuals need to speak to each other. The systems analyst is the middleman, assessing the needs of the end-user and translating them into programming or turning over the programming responsibility to the development department. What are the business requirements? Who will […]
Continue reading...Comments
Society depends on the unattractive to become titans and engineers. Science will threaten the supply By SCOTT ADAMS Among the biggest threats to the future of corporate America are genetically engineered babies. They’ll look cute and harmless at first, with their tiny noses and symmetrical faces. Only later will the horror reveal itself, when the […]
Continue reading...Comments
I found this great page entitled “Random (Humorous) Thoughts on Information Systems Analysis” over here. I’m sure you’ll get a kick out of it. Dilbert clearly has a lot to answer for. (If the humor’s not your thing and you’re considering a career in systems analysis, you might want to have a look at this […]
Continue reading...Comments
Systems analysts, as motivated and talented IT professionals, solve computer problems and apply computer technology, to meet the individual needs of an organization, realize the maximum benefit from investment in equipment, personnel, and business processes, plan and develop new computer systems, or devise ways to apply existing systems’ resources to additional operations. As a systems […]
Continue reading...