Analysis

• the process of breaking a complex topic into simpler/smaller in order to gain a better understanding of it
• the process of studying or examining something in an organized way to learn more about it
• Analysis provides basis for problem solving & decision making. We analyze things to determine similarities & differences, to classify, and to synthesize
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Analyst

• a person who conducts analysis
• A person who reviews and examines data or information for a specific area. For example, a financial analyst looks into the economic and financial information associated with stocks and other securities.
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Definition of Technology Analyst

Technology analyst ~ technical analysts ~ system analyst (also called ‘chartists’)

A technology analyst, or a technical analyst, suggests updates to ensure computers for business systems stay up-to-date on performance standards. You sometimes perform other maintenance tasks as required. Most of the time, your duties in this position are to offer advice to the IT development team. You look at system requirements for various software and operating systems and make a recommendation based on what your company’s machinery can handle. You sometimes collaborate with the acquisitions department to determine whether software upgrades are financially feasible.

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Technical Analyst vs Business Analyst

Technology analysts improve and maintain an enterprise’s information technology system. They are tasked with examining the function of computer systems, identifying problems and areas for improvement in execution, and designing solutions. This may involve the development of new software solutions, the implementation of new hardware, testing to maximize function and compatibility, and a constant monitoring of systems to address issues as they arise and ensure smooth, consistent operations. Information technology on the enterprise level involves a vast and ever-expanding array of systems and functions. Therefore, technology analysts may either be assigned to specific tasks, such as network maintenance or database administration, or a general role in which they or their team handles all tasks. As even a dedicated role will often overlap with other areas of the enterprise’s information technology (IT) enterprise, a knowledge of all organizational IT roles is preferred for most applicants. Information analysts require superior analytic abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to solve problems in a timely manner. Employers usually require applicants to have at least a bachelor’s degree in information science, with certain sectors also preferring some emphasis in related fields such as engineering. A master’s degree is highly preferred by all employers and required by some. The information analyst likely works predominantly onsite in an office environment. A technology analyst may be assigned shifts; however, the highly sensitive nature of information technology jobs means that hours may be long and shifts variable

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Technology Analyst Tasks

• Responsible for the creation and implementation of business processes, workflow, technology solutions and technology frameworks within a business organization.
• Follow business-specific standards relevant to various business industries when creating business/functional/system requirements.
• Configure business rules and business/functional/system requirements for improvements or new additions to the current computer system.
• Responsible for computer system maintenance policies such as Version Control, Form Management, Baseline Management, Change Management, and Release Management.
• Responsible for maintenance and improvements/enhancements to the existing technology within a business organization.
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Responsibilities

• Interacting With Computers
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Processing Information
• Getting Information
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Personal requirements

• Able to think logically and analytically in a problem-solving environment
• Imaginative, with skills in creative reasoning
• Able to work independently or as part of a team
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Able to accept responsibility
• Willing to continually update personal IT skills and knowledge