Computer Systems Analysts

Also called: systems, analyst, applications analyst, business systems analyst, computer analyst

1. Your job

2. What you do

3. Your result

4. Your plan

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Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systemsTalk with clients regarding the nature of the information processing or computation needs a computer program is to addressRead manuals, periodicals, and technical reports to learn how to develop programs that meet staff and user requirementsAssess the usefulness of pre-developed application packages and adapt them to a user environmentAnalyze information processing or computation needs and plan and design computer systems, using techniques such as structured analysis, data modeling, and information engineeringUse the computer in the analysis and solution of business problemsDefine the goals of the system and devise flow charts and diagrams describing logical operational steps of programsUse object-oriented programming languages, as well as client and server applications development processes and multimedia and Internet technologyRecommend new equipment or software packagesCoordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility so that information can be sharedDetermine computer software or hardware needed to set up or alter systemsSpecify inputs accessed by the system and plan the distribution and use of the results