What does a business analyst do

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BUSINESS ANALYST What does a

Transcript of What does a business analyst do

BUSINESS ANALYST

What does a

In 3 words:

WEAR MULITPLE

Systems Analyst

Requirements Analyst

Project Manager

#AKA

degree in Business Analysis

coding ability

NOT NECESSARY!

capable to look at data

& solve problems

IMPORTANT!

4 essential skills

Scrutinize data1compare past & present data in context.

predict the future.

assess risks involved.

Problem solving2ask objective questions.

take the out-of-the-box approach.

be imaginative & strategic.

Communication3good listener.

articulation in speech & writing.

keeping context intact.

Manage conflict4find balance between business needs & individual wants.

negotiate within & outside.

What does a Business Analyst do?

Understand business

Identify business problem(s)

Develop solutions to meet business needs

4 INFORMATION TASKS…

ELICIT

ANALYZE

COMMUNICATE

VALIDATE

DATA!

this also must be done…

Use Case Diagrams

Interaction Diagrams

Activity Diagrams

Class Diagrams

Sequence Diagrams

Component Diagrams

Deployment Diagrams

TOOLS OF TRADE

Business Analyst Role: • Concept phase

• Delivery of solution

• Feedback loop

• Improve processes

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