Before I mention something about what system analyst and its role in making and developing systems, I will first explain the words that construct it. The system according to oxford dictionary is a “complex whole; a set of things working together as a mechanism or interconnecting network; Human or animal body as a whole”. System, in software developer’s perspective and based on what I believe, is the collection of software application that the software developer’s made, and the collection of the software that was used that compose a system (computer system). Like in inventory system, the developers usually include report and checking functionality or application to the system.
System Analyst is the one that researches problems, plans solutions, recommends software and systems, and coordinates development to meet business or other requirements. They are also developing cost analysis, design considerations, and implementation time-lines. They do some research, observation, analysis, and recommendation of software and hardware specification, to make the work of the client more efficient and to make a low management cost.
Project Managers are the one that have the responsibility of the planning, execution, and closing of any project. So with this definition, the project manager is just in the general field while the system analyst is specific.
The role of the System Analyst as the role manager may vary depending on the software that he or she analyzes. To understand the role of the system analyst in detail, I am going to say it in step by step manner based on the interview that I’ve done with a system analyst. First, They usually ask people what they need their computers to do. Then they plan a computer system that can do those tasks well. A System may include many computers working together and different types of software and other tools.
After analysts understand what the system needs to do, they break down the task into small steps. They draw diagrams and charts to show how information will get into the computers, how that information will be processed, and how it will get to the people who need it. For example, analysts might decide how sales information will get into a store's computers and how the computer will add up the information in a way that makes it useful for store managers.
After analysts understand what the system needs to do, they break down the task into small steps. They draw diagrams and charts to show how information will get into the computers, how that information will be processed, and how it will get to the people who need it. For example, analysts might decide how sales information will get into a store's computers and how the computer will add up the information in a way that makes it useful for store managers.
Analysts experiment with different computer system plans. They try various tools and steps until they find the system that is fastest, easiest, and costs the least.
Next, analysts decide which computers, software, and tools to buy. They also tell computer programmers how to make any new software that is needed. They give the programmers step-by-step instructions. Some analysts help make the software, too.
The main job for some systems analysts is getting computers to work together. They connect them into a network. Analysts decide how to get information from one computer to another. Many help people get data from the Internet.
After planning a system, System analysts test it to make sure it works. Testing the system is part of the maintaining their implementations of their plan. They check to make sure that information is processed quickly and without mistakes. They also watch to see if the system is easy to use. Often, they have to change their plans to make the systems better. When they have changes, the system analyst as project manager will organize the members so that the implementation of the changes will be successful.
Computer systems analysts work in offices or computer labs. Some work from home. Working on a computer for a long time can give these workers eye, back, or wrist problems. Sometimes, these workers work long hours to get a project done on time. Analysts usually work as part of a team.
When doing a project, system analyst do as the project manager is that the system analyst will identify the task and build a work breakdown structure. System analyst is also the one that develop and formulate project schedule and recruit and train team members. Usually, system analyst develops a Gant chart in making and organizing schedule. As a project manager, the system analysts are the one that lead the member so that they can have the milestone and target of their work and organize the work of the member. The System analysts organize the members and make a workgroups and assign team to the workgroups. As a project manager, system analyst is the one that coordinates activities of the team members and sub teams. The system analyst is also the one that lead the communication between the members of the groups and initiate the team building. System analyst is the one that identify and asses project risks and system analyst is also the one that monitors and control project deliverables and milestone which includes verifying the quality of project deliverables. The system analyst as project manager is also the one that do the risk management and
The system analyst reports the project status and progress. System analyst, as project manager, is also the one that establish good working relationships with those who identify the needed system requirements or to the people who will use the system. The system analysts are the one that do interview and investigation about what are the needs of the user of the system. from that interview, they are the one that come up with a change or improvement. As project manager, system analyst is also the one that work directly with the client or to the project’s sponsor and to the other stakeholder. System analyst also does identifying resource needs and obtains resources.
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