QUESTION: what does a systems analyst do?

[tkim]

my friend has a job opening at his work and it is for a "systems analyst". the description was kinda vague so i was wondernig if anyone here knows of a good definition. thanks!

 

[vi edit]

It's a very broad term, and can do any number of tasks.

Traditionally, a system analyst would be the go between for end users and the software/hardware engineers. They basically take in all of the end user needs, and then develop a rough sketch of a system and then present it to the software/hardware engineers. And from there on act as a liason between the two fronting questions and helping with the overall implementation.

 

[SoylentGreen]

Analyzes systems.

 

[StageLeft]

Based upon those I know, not a heck of a lot

 

[FrustratedUser]

Uhh oooohhh,

I am a systems analyst and programmer and I didn't know it.

 

[trmiv]

Diagrams. Tons and tons of diagrams. Oh, and use cases.

 

[tkim]

anyone?

 

[GtPrOjEcTX]

Well, I just took a "System's Design and Analysis" class so I should be about to explain this one fairly well.

They are given a business problem and find a technology solution.

Basic steps..

Research problem
Verify benefits outweigh costs
Develop solutions
Recommend best solution
Define solution
Implement solution
Monitor results

 

[Alphazero]

I'm learning some of this stuff at school. From what I understand, systems analysis is a tough job, but you don't really do anything. And it's boring as hell

 

[Jfur]

Identifies individual components of a system (social and/or technical) and looks at how they work together, how processes can be made more efficient, etc. Usually uses tools such as data flow diagrams (or other stuff you might find in Visio).

 

[AnyMal]

System Analyst is a fancy title for a Project Manager.

 

[Skyclad1uhm1]

Browses ATOT, sleeps at yet another pointless meeting, holds long coffee breaks, etc.

 

[Geekbabe]

Originally posted by: Skyclad1uhm1
Browses ATOT, sleeps at yet another pointless meeting, holds long coffee breaks, etc.

hehehe I think we have a winner

 

[Scarpozzi]

I'm gonna get serious again. It's just a fancy title for "company computer bitch". A systems analyst is going to work with development projects and this can be software or hardware based. If your friend wants more information about the position, he should go ahead and apply and see if he can find out more info if he makes the cut... Just because he interviews doesn't mean he has to accept their offer if they like him. Tell him to find out what their definition of systems analyst is.

 

[KC5AV]

Originally posted by: Skyclad1uhm1
Browses ATOT, sleeps at yet another pointless meeting, holds long coffee breaks, etc.

I second that... at least that's what I do. I just got promoted from Systems Analyst to Support Specialist, though. Things might be about to change... hmmm longer coffee breaks.