SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN 1 (SUMMER)

Based on your learnings on chapter 1, identify and discuss some charateristics you have as a good Systems Analyst. (at least 1000 words) Woohoo! Summer class for one week and project proposal for the rest of the summer. Toron?? my favorite.. num num! Based on my learnings on chapter one, I have learned many characteristics of a good system analyst. The reporters in chapter one, Ida and Cham2x discussed to us the key roles of a system analyst, the various types of systems that an analyst can work on and the required skills of a system analyst. These characteristics are somewhat I should obtain to be able to be an effective systems analyst. Later on, I will be digging up about the topic but first I must should consider one of the most important topic I learned throughout the report that was presented. First, let me define what a system analyst is. System analyst is the one who researches problems, plans solutions, recommends software and systems, and coordinates development to meet business or other requirements. They will be familiar with multiple approaches to problem-solving. Analysts are often familiar with a variety of programming languages, operating systems, and computer hardware platforms. Because they often write user requests into technical specifications, the systems analysts are the relationship between vendors and IT professionals. As what I have learned the key roles of a system analyst are: - System analyst as business problem solver - System analyst as consultant - System analyst as supporting expert - System analyst as agent of change SYSTEM ANALYST AS A BUSINESS PROBLEM SOLVER As a system analyst, one must be a good problem solver. A system analyst should have computer technology knowledge and programming expertise, should understands business problems, uses logical methods for solving problems, has fundamental curiosity, wants to make things better, is more of a business problem solver than a technical programmer. A good problem solver is both attentive to details and able to see the big picture. A system analyst should also be a good listener who likes working on group projects. SYSTEM ANALYST AS CONSULTANT On the presentation given to us by the first group of reporters, a system analyst as a consultant was explained to us concisely. A system analyst as a consultant, one should Acts as system consultant to humans and their businesses, and may be hired specifically to address IS issues within a business. in every business, there is a consultant. SYSTEM ANALYST AS SUPPORTING EXPERT In this role the analyst draws on professional expertise concerning computer hardware and software and their uses in the business. This work is often not a full-blown systems project, but rather it entails a small modification or decision affecting a single department. As the support expert, you are not managing the project; you are merely serving as a resource for those who are. SYSTEM ANALYST AS AGENT OF CHANGE As an analyst, you are an agent of change whenever you perform any of the activities in the systems development cycle and are present and interacting with users and the business for an extended period. In order to be an effective change agent, one must have both the technical knowledge and evaluation knowledge about the innovation. As a change agent, the systems analyst must understand the technical aspects of the innovation and have the ability to evaluate the advantage/disadvantages and consequences of an innovation. Various types of SYSTEM that an analyst can work on: These are the different types of system an analyst can work on. System is a collection of interrelated components functioning together to achieve an outcome. Information systems is a collection of interrelated components that collect, process, store, and provide as output the information needed to complete business tasks. Subsystem is part of a larger system. and Functional decomposition is dividing a system into smaller subsystems and components. Required SKILLS of a system analyst: Enough skills and experience can motivate a system analyst. a system analyst must be skillful enough in many ways. An analyst should have fundamental technology knowledge of Computers / peripheral devices (hardware)‏ , Files and database systems, Input and output components and alternatives, Computer networks and protocols, Programming languages, operating systems, and utilities, Communication and collaboration technology. Analyst uses tools, Software productivity packages, Integrated development environments (IDEs) for programming languages, Visual modeling tools and code generation tools. And Analyst understands techniques, such as Project planning, cost/benefit, interviewing , Systems requirements modeling including, Design, database design, network configuration. Analyst must understand the following: Business functions performed by organization, Strategies, plans, traditions, and values of the organization, Organizational structure, Organization management techniques, Functional work processes. Systems analysts typically study business administration/management in college with a major in CIS or MIS. Primarily a systems analyst must be an effective communicator. And a systems analyst must be able to perform various roles such as negotiator, teacher, mentor, collaborator, and manager. Being a system analyst comes up with a much bigger responsibility than any other fields. I should say, a system analyst is an “over-all” personnel and thus very useful in developing a system and in helping a business to grow. To sum it all up, my idea of a business system analyst are: · The system analyst must be able to communicate in writing and orally. · The analyst must easily get along with people. · The analyst must be a good listener and be able to react to what people say. · The analyst must be knowledgeable of technology. The analyst is not expected to know the intricacies of programming, but a decent general knowledge of concepts and terms is essential. · The analyst must be knowledgeable of business. The analyst is not expected to be an expert in business but a decent understanding of the client's world is required. I may not have all these characteristics as a system analyst but I am 101 % sure that I will be able to attain and apply all these as I journey through life being a system analyst.