Characteristics of a Good System Analyst

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 we have discussed about the world of information system analyst. We tackled the whole definition and characteristics of a system analyst. It was discussed first by the group of Dayanan and explained further by the following members and groups. I learned that being an information system analyst is not an easy job. At first, I thought that system analyst job is like a programmer in such way that you will be working with those plenty of codes. System analyst greatly focused on the different programming languages. However as the reporting goes deeper, I used to comprehend that a system analyst was not about programming. It is about on what are the different strategies need to be done or accomplish in order to attain the goals of your company. In connection with this, as a system analyst you will be performing bundles of tasks in order to achieve of what you want in your company in the near future. Based on what I have understood and researched, a good system analyst must posses various skills to effectively carry out the job. Moreover, system analyst is similar with business analyst. As a system analyst you will be doing planning and analyzing critical problems in such a way that you will be planning with an open-minded person, a futuristic one. You will be oriented with what are those processes which involve company’s innovation. You will be upgraded with the new technology. As a system analyst also, you will construct strategic plans on how to adapt the fast approaching changes in technology. Let’s have a short review on the discussion of Amancio (second reporter). During her discussion about the data flow diagram and in connection with this topic, Sir Gamboa told Amancio to draw the data flow diagram of the present Enrollment System in a particular University. As a system analyst we were given a task to do our duty. It was quite obvious that the said Enrollment system of a particular University was done with a long, time-consuming and hassle process. After a moment, we came to a conclusion found a remedy on that issue. We have concluded a short but useful process of Enrollment System. We must always remember that “Time is Gold” so it is more important to maximize our time. My point of view here is that as a system analyst you must be a good problem solver. You can find better solutions in connection with that problem. System analyst is like a scientist. You will be doing relevant step by step process and techniques. You will be using analysis and techniques to address business problems.

A good system analyst must also be knowledgeable in the field of analyzing and designing activity. The output of the project depends on you. A good system analyst is supposed to have in depth knowledge of the system, before taking place to his job assignment. Besides he must also have sound knowledge of technology that will enable him to utilize high technology tools, hardware and software facilities. A good system analyst also must be a good listener and be able to react to what people say. The analyst must be knowledgeable of technology and business. The analyst is not expected to be an expert in business but a decent understanding of the client's world is required. You are not expected to know the details of programming, but a decent general knowledge of concepts and terms is essential. A system analyst can be a perfect doer, perfect system developer, good skills, and better management and there association must be better.

A good system analyst must obtain interpersonal and technical skills in order to deal with deal with those important relationships and the interface with people in an organization. Bear in mind that system analyst must be good in establishing trust, know how to resolve conflict and good in terms of communicating relevant information. You must have an ability to focus on procedures and techniques far operations analysis, systems analysis, and computer science.

System analyst also must be a good project manager. You are not just in an office sitting, looking and letting your members do their assigned area of responsibility but, as a system analyst as the same time a project manager it is your duty to work before your member because you will serve as a project model. If what was the leader did, it was also by the members. Always remember that success of failure of a project depends on skills and performance of a project manager. As a system analyst, you will be building proper project management. It is your responsibility to know how to organize and direct people. It is more important that you will listen to what your members’ opinion. Cooperation and participation of a project leads to success. We all know that a system analyst is said to be a critical job but it is necessary that as a good system analyst you will know how to establish great performance and determination towards your work.