Thursday, March 11, 2010
In today’s modern and hectic world of technology, we tend to look for an immediate solution to solve such problems that arise. Technology is fast arising and obviously we are coping for the vast changes that happen in the society, as technology is concern. We cannot deny the fact that the latest trend nowadays brought so much impact in every aspect of our lives. Nothing is constant except for change. I’ve been wondering what would happen to my life as years goes by. Every now and then there is changes and improvements. What would I’d be after I graduated this course? Do I have some plans in order to achieve those goals I’ll be setting in? What path would I take in order to achieve my goals? What would be my possible work if I’m going to be an IT professional?. Those are some of the questions that I have in my mind. Eventually and hopefully in god’s time I’ll be able to understand what’s really happening in a real life scenario and eventually answer those questions.
After I graduate, there are lots of career waiting for me I guess. I could be a programmer, database administrator, IT consultant, IT instructor and a System Analyst maybe. System Analyst, such a good and challenging job I guess. What is a System Analyst? What are his roles in the organization?
System Analyst is responsible for the operating system and associated subsystems. Provide system-level support of multi-user operating systems, hardware and software tools, including installation, configuration, maintenance, and support of these systems. Identify alternatives for optimizing computer resources. The systems analyst plays a vital role in the systems development process. A successful systems analyst must acquire four skills: analytical, technical, managerial, and interpersonal.
Systems analysis is a process with an eye towards understanding and improvement. This requires interviewing users and management to gather insight of the process and discern how it fits into the organization's mission and operational needs. After this comes re-engineering and change. And all the while customers want to be involved with alternatives and decisions.
Responsibilities of an Analyst
Collect information to analyze and evaluate existing or proposed systems.
Research, plan, install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain and upgrade operating systems.
Research, plan, install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain and upgrade hardware and software interfaces with the operating system. Analyze and evaluate present or proposed business procedures or problems to define data processing needs.
Prepare detailed flow charts and diagrams outlining systems capabilities and processes.
Research and recommend hardware and software development, purchase, and use.
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and connectivity problems, including user access and component configuration.
Select among authorized procedures and seek assistance when guidelines are inadequate, significant deviations are proposed, or when unanticipated problems arise.
Record and maintain hardware and software inventories, site and/or server licensing, and user access and security.
Install, configure, and upgrade desktop hardware and peripherals to include; network cards, printers, modems, mice and add-in boards.
Work as a team member with other technical staff, such as networking to ensure connectivity and compatibility between systems.
Write and maintain system documentation.
Conduct technical research on system upgrades to determine feasibility, cost, time required, and compatibility with current system.
Maintain confidentiality with regard to the information being
processed, stored or accessed by the network.
Document system
problems and resolutions for future reference.
Assist personnel of other departments as a computer resource.
Provide on-the-job training to new department staff members.
Provide computer orientation to new company staff.
Characteristics of a System Analyst
We have interviewed Engr. Val Quimno, the dean of the Institute of Computing of the University of Southeastern Philippines. We have just asked him about what are those skills and characteristics a system analyst develop in order to be more effective in any design modeling process. He just stated it as follows:
A system Analyst must be logical. Logical in a way that he can easily think of the probable solutions to some problems. He doesn’t only limit his knowledge I just one area.
A system analyst is analytical. Know how to analyze any business transactions and functions of the organization.
Fast and Efficient. Can easily produce some ideas that can be implemented for the success of the organization.
Quick Thinker. Can easily think of some solutions in any problem that arise.
Good team player. The system analyst works with a group. He must act a good team player to have a harmonious flow in the workplace at the same time they can produce good output to their clients.
Skills of a System Analyst
Basic soft skills. An analyst must possess a good behavior to his superior and colleagues.
Have a good understanding on how system works. Well, part of his job is to analyze the system that runs in an organization. He’s must be aware of the flow of the system.
Good Administrator.
Have a good Project Management. An analyst must be good in many ways. He can manage the whole team and project in an organized way. He can easily plan and think of new concepts.
Basic soft skills. An analyst must possess a good behavior to his superior and colleagues.
Have a good understanding on how system works. Well, part of his job is to analyze the system that runs in an organization. He’s must be aware of the flow of the system.
Good Administrator.
Have a good Project Management. An analyst must be good in many ways. He can manage the whole team and project in an organized way. He can easily plan and think of new concepts.
He must have a good understanding of System Development Process.
Reference:
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_a_System_Analyst_an_its_responsibilities
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