Big Data are used by Business Analysts. But what exactly do 'business analysts' do? What is his, or her, role? What does it take to be a business analyst? Here's a small guide. Compiled from http://www.whatdoesabusinessanalystdo.com/

1. BUSINESS ANALYST What does a

2. In 3 words: WEAR MULITPLE

3. Systems AnalystRequirements AnalystProject Manager#AKA

4. degree in Business Analysiscoding ability NOT NECESSARY!

5. capable to look at data & solve problemsIMPORTANT!

6. 4essential skills

7. Scrutinize data
1compare past & present data in context. predict the future. assess risks involved.

8. Problem solving
2ask objective questions. take the out-of-the-box approach. be imaginative & strategic.

9. Communication
3good listener. articulation in speech & writing. keeping context intact.

10. Manage conflict
4find balance between business needs & individual wants. negotiate within & outside.

11. What does a Business Analyst do?

12. Understand business Identify business problem(s) Develop solutions to meet business needs 4 INFORMATION TASKS…

13. ELICITANALYZECOMMUNICATE VALIDATEDATA!

14. Get data here!

15. this also must be done…

16. Use Case DiagramsInteraction DiagramsActivity DiagramsClass DiagramsSequence DiagramsComponent DiagramsDeployment DiagramsTOOLS OF TRADE

17. Business Analyst Role: •Concept phase•Delivery of solution•Feedback loop•Improve processes

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