SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN 1
(SUMMER)
ASSIGNMENT #2
Interview a Systems Analyst and ask what skills and characteristics must a systems analyst develop in order to be more effective in any design modeling process [include in your answer evidences (pix, ltrs, etc)]? at least 1000 words exlcuding your evidences.
In this assignment we were tasked to interview a system analyst and ask what skills and characteristics must a system analyst develop in order to be more effective in any modeling process. Mr. James Bautista, the MIS Head of Sta. Ana Multipurpose Cooperative allowed us to visit his office and asked some questions regarding this assignment. Honestly, this interview was an ambush but luckily Mr. James Bautista allowed us to interview him. Together with my 8 other classmates namely, Stihl, Rorz, Sharlyn, Cham2x, kay2x, Ida, Yhang2x, and Alma, we directly rushed to Sir James\' office located in the 5th flr. of SAMULCO bldg. Uyanguren Davao City.
According to Sir James, an analyst looks into the over-all scope of the project. We have already discussed in the previous chapter what the characteristics of a system analyst must have. Sir James gave us a brief description what a system analyst is. According to him, a system analyst thinks as a common person. He also pin point the characteristics of a system analyst, being the one who solves the problem. He gave us a scenario in which he explained and differentiate the Global thinker into a systematic thinker. He took the case of the two guys who digs the ground in order to build a house, first guy was asked what is he doing and the guy answered, “I’m digging up the ground” and the second guy was also asked what is he doing and the guy answered “I’m building a house”. In this case the one who answered “I’m digging the ground” is the one who thinks systematically or the systematic thinker which was the developer while the one who answered “I’m building a house” is the one who thinks globally or the global thinker which was the systems analyst. The systematic thinker in this case is the developer and the global thinker is the system analyst. A systematic thinker is the one who only focuses on a particular task, like what the developers do, they only rely on the systems analysts’ decision in order to develop a system. Thinking systematically is a never-ending process and it can begin at any age. But starting early is all the more better for obvious reasons. As a global thinker, the analyst looks into the over-all scope or the entire scope of the project unlike with the developers who only focuses on a particular task. A global thinker / systems analyst must look into the over-all scope of the project and not the details. Global Thinkers will look at a picture of the assembled product, and then try to put it together like a jigsaw puzzle.
According to Sir James, an analyst looks into the over-all scope of the project. We have already discussed in the previous chapter what the characteristics of a system analyst must have. Sir James gave us a brief description what a system analyst is. According to him, a system analyst thinks as a common person. He also pin point the characteristics of a system analyst, being the one who solves the problem. He gave us a scenario in which he explained and differentiate the Global thinker into a systematic thinker. He took the case of the two guys who digs the ground in order to build a house, first guy was asked what is he doing and the guy answered, “I’m digging up the ground” and the second guy was also asked what is he doing and the guy answered “I’m building a house”. In this case the one who answered “I’m digging the ground” is the one who thinks systematically or the systematic thinker which was the developer while the one who answered “I’m building a house” is the one who thinks globally or the global thinker which was the systems analyst. The systematic thinker in this case is the developer and the global thinker is the system analyst. A systematic thinker is the one who only focuses on a particular task, like what the developers do, they only rely on the systems analysts’ decision in order to develop a system. Thinking systematically is a never-ending process and it can begin at any age. But starting early is all the more better for obvious reasons. As a global thinker, the analyst looks into the over-all scope or the entire scope of the project unlike with the developers who only focuses on a particular task. A global thinker / systems analyst must look into the over-all scope of the project and not the details. Global Thinkers will look at a picture of the assembled product, and then try to put it together like a jigsaw puzzle.
One of the characteristics Sir James pointed was being a keen observer. Being a system analyst, he / she must be observant. If the system analyst missed out a single important detail, the developer already started working and after a few months, they will find out that something is missing so they will go back to scratch again and it was just a waste of time, human resource, and money.
The next characteristic Sir James told to us is a system analyst must communicate well. Being a system analyst according to sir James was really a difficult task especially if your client has a different language and there are times when the analyst just can’t understand the client’s diction especially when over the phone or skype. Communication and understanding between the developer, system analyst and the client is really a very important matter. If the system analyst will not understand the client, the system will definitely turned out to what was expected by the client. Sir James gave us a picture of how important communication between the client, developer and the system analyst is.
The next characteristic Sir James told to us is a system analyst must communicate well. Being a system analyst according to sir James was really a difficult task especially if your client has a different language and there are times when the analyst just can’t understand the client’s diction especially when over the phone or skype. Communication and understanding between the developer, system analyst and the client is really a very important matter. If the system analyst will not understand the client, the system will definitely turned out to what was expected by the client. Sir James gave us a picture of how important communication between the client, developer and the system analyst is.
This was picture given to us by sir James shows the misunderstanding of the people involve in developing a system.
Therefore, in developing a system, a proper communication between the people involve was indeed an essential one.
One of the characteristic a system analyst must have according to sir James is should have a basic programming skills. although, according to him being good programmer is not that important in becoming a system analyst as long as you have a basic skills in programming and you are familiar with the programming languages. A system analyst cannot analyze something without looking into a technical way or the programmer way of thinking. It is not necessarily the system analyst is good and expert programming but as long as he / she has basic knowledge. According to Sir James, developers thinks of the solutions instantly while the system analyst thinks first on the problem like how the system analyst solves the problem, he / she looks first on a step by step solution of the problem.
One of the characteristic a system analyst must have according to sir James is should have a basic programming skills. although, according to him being good programmer is not that important in becoming a system analyst as long as you have a basic skills in programming and you are familiar with the programming languages. A system analyst cannot analyze something without looking into a technical way or the programmer way of thinking. It is not necessarily the system analyst is good and expert programming but as long as he / she has basic knowledge. According to Sir James, developers thinks of the solutions instantly while the system analyst thinks first on the problem like how the system analyst solves the problem, he / she looks first on a step by step solution of the problem.
In the ambush interview we did with Mr. James Bautista, we really learned a lot. in fact, it was one of the most memorable interview we did so far. When Sir James asked us about our learnings and experiences, we all shivered and reacted that He was just like Sir Gamboa 
. No wonder, they are really friends. 
Although our questions were only limited, our learning exceeded beyond what was expected. That experience was a memorable one because it was our first time to encounter an interviewee who taught us more than what was discussed. It was not just a usual interview but a discussion or a forum should i say. Not only Sir James talked, but we also had a chance to talk with him as well. (ENJOY! )
. No wonder, they are really friends. Although our questions were only limited, our learning exceeded beyond what was expected. That experience was a memorable one because it was our first time to encounter an interviewee who taught us more than what was discussed. It was not just a usual interview but a discussion or a forum should i say. Not only Sir James talked, but we also had a chance to talk with him as well. (ENJOY! )EVIDENCES:
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