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Computer Systems Analyst
Computer and information technology is essential for a company’s efficient operation. Computer systems analysts incorporate new information technology into a firm’s existing computer systems. Since technology is continually changing, computer systems analysts jobs are constantly evolving.
Computer systems analysts resolve computer problems and incorporate new technology into a company’s operations. They design new computer systems by selecting hardware and software and discover ways to utilize existing technology. Systems analysts either work with business, engineering, scientific, accounting, or financial systems. System architects advise companies on the types of software and other equipment selected for their computer systems. System designers specialize in finalizing and fine tuning completed systems.
When developing a new system, systems analysts meet with managers to determine the project goals. To meet project goals, analysts determine the inputs the system will access, how inputs will be processed, and design the outputs to meet customers’ needs. Moreover, analysts use structured analysis, information engineering, mathematical model building, and data modeling to efficiently complete company projects. They also advise management on financial issues by providing cost benefit and return on investment analyses.
After a system design is approved, system analysts select computer hardware and software for the system. They perform tests to make sure a system is operating properly. They prepare reports and flow charts to instruct programmers and work with them to debug the system. Software quality assurance analysts perform more in-depth system research, diagnose problems, develop remedies, and provide quality assurance.
Some companies hire programmer analysts to design, update, and customize their software. Programmer analysts must also be experienced with programming and system analysis, and since programmers are skilled in programming and analysis, they work with databases, client-server applications, internet and multimedia technology, and programming languages.
Many companies need computers linked together through a network. System analysts link systems together so information can be shared. Analysts enable internal communication by linking computer together in an office, and enable external communication by linking computers among companies in separate regions.
Work environment. Computer systems analysts work in comfortable office and laboratories and many telecommunicate. They generally work 40 hours weeks, and often work nights and weekends to meet deadlines.
Computer systems analysts may experience back pain, eye strain, or carpal tunnel syndrome from working in front of computers all day.
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