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Succeeding as a Systems Analyst, Roles
Class 2
First, some definitions Systems Development
Specifying in detail how the many components of the information system should be physically implemented.
Systems Analysis: Understanding and specifying in detail what the
information system should do. Systems Design:
Describing the analyzed system independent of any computer platform. This may include the design of screen shots, reports, and web sites.
More definitions Systems Analyst:
The organizational role most responsible for the analysis and design of information systems.
Application Software: Computer software designed to
support organizational functions or processes. The analysis and design of which we will be covering in this course.
Why are you here? To get a job Quarter million new systems
analyst jobs predicted before 2010.
Systems Analyst jobs will grow much faster than average through 2014 (see BLS handout for more information).
Career Paths Network Analyst Database Analyst Technical Support Specialist Helpdesk Support Programmer Quality Assurance Specialist Web Designer Systems Analyst
Roles in Systems Analysis & Design IS managers Programmers End Users Business Managers System Liaison Systems Analysts
5 Skills for Systems Analysts Analytical Skills / Problem Solver Technical Skills Interpersonal Skills Business Skills Managerial Skills
Analytical Skills - definitions System: collection of interrelated
components that function together to achieve some outcome
Information system: collection of interrelated components (application software programs) that collect, process, store, and provide as output the information needed to complete a business task.
Analytical Skills 9 Characteristics of a system
9 characteristics continued
Another example
What was the problem?
More about Systems Benefits of System thinking Applying system thinking to
Information Systems
Technical Skills General Skills
Tools
Techniques
Technical Skills How do you get?
Technical Skills How do you keep up-to-date?
Technical Skills Make a list:
Are you up-to-date? Will you be ready for the job market?
Interpersonal Skills Working alone and with a team
Different types of individuals Task-oriented, Maintenance-oriented,
Disrupters
Communication skills Interviewing, listening, and
questionnaires Written and oral presentations
Managing expectations
Business Skills Systems analysts have broader
skills than computer scientists. What you need to know about your
organization:
Business Skills Problem Identification
Problem Analyzing and Solving
Managerial Skills Resource management Project management Risk management Change management
Homework for Next Class List 3 attributes you have (based
on 5 talked about today) that would make you a desirable team member.