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Data Analysis: Profiting From Numbers

Data Analysis: Profiting From Numbers

Data Analysts have the opportunity to work in several different domains or sectors, for example as banking data analysts, retail data analysts, telecommunications data analysts and as marketing data analysts.

The marketing data analyst role is one of the more common ones and a marketing analyst may be found analyzing databases of prospects, leads and customers for the marketing department.

In this post, we will take a peak into the day of a marketing data analyst…

First – Collect and Store Data

Your first challenge may be to collect and store your data so that you can analyze it. However, if you are lucky, your Information Technology (IT) Department will collect the data for you in a database.

If that is not the case, you may be able to get them to build you a data entry form otherwise, you will have to enter the data yourself or perhaps build a desktop client for collecting data using Microsoft Access or a web-based database data-entry form using a software development environment like ASP.NET and SQL Server

Second – Analyze Data

Perhaps your marketing department just finished a campaign where they advertised on three different channels (Billboards, Direct Mail, Radio and Internet Blogs). You may be tasked with finding out how each of your segments responded.

To accomplish this, you may use a relational database like SQL Server or a spreadsheet like Excel to find the top performing marketing groups, for example, your best customers may have been referred from blogs that are based in Western Europe.

Third – Report Data

You typically have to present your findings to your manager or marketing department in a form that they can digest easily.

This will usually be in the form of a report but bear in mind that your reports must be customized for the target audience and that there is no one-size fits all solution.

For example, your marketing department may prefer tracking statistics in the form of ratios or as pie charts / bar charts or they may prefer that you compare one group to another or one time period to another.

Regardless of their preferences, go over your results and make sure that they are accurate. Ensure that you understand what is causing the results or trends and make sure that your recommendations are as actionable as possible.

Last – Execute or Take Action

Finally, you may summarize your analysis and make clear recommendations or calls for action. Granted that not all your findings are actionable but after a while, if no-one is taking action then something may be wrong.

Either your organization is paying for insight which they are unwilling or incapable of executing or no-one believes you or your calls for action are not clear enough.

However, if you are detail oriented, you like to working with numbers and you have logical /critical thinking skills required, it may not be long before you have the ears of management and a good ride to the top!


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The Data Analysts Career Path

The Data Analysts Career Path


Microsoft Excel is commonly used for data analysis because it’s part of the popular Microsoft Office Suite and it even comes pre-installed on some computers!

Unlike statistical analysis packages like, SAS and SPSS, Excel is relatively inexpensive and widely accessible to small businesses and mid-sized businesses in a variety of industries including healthcare, finance, sales and marketing etc.

Microsoft Excel is used in organizing and analyzing data, performing complex calculations as well as creating graphical displays.

Microsoft Excel’s user-friendly interface makes data entry convenient and it also comes loaded with a wide array of mathematical, statistical, financial functions and a Data Analysis ToolPak.

In the hands of a well-trained and creative Data Analyst, Excel can be used for real-world business data modeling and decision making including cost/benefit analysis, sales forecasting, time series analysis and product demand curves.

So how do you become that expert Data Analyst in whose hands Microsoft Excel becomes a well-tuned instrument?

Let’s take a look at a question posted by a reader:

My toughest challenge is trying to understand techniques to analyze data in Excel.

I am trying to get a data analyst role but find it hard to analyze data in excel for the interview tests.

How do you think I can improve my skills?

How To Become an Expert Microsot Excel Data Analyst:

  1. Become an Expert Microsoft Excel User

    Before you can use Microsoft Excel effectively, you will need to thoroughly familiarize yourself with everything it has to offer.

    For example, one of the handy features of Excel is the ability to record macros and perform frequently repeated tasks with just on or two keystrokes.

    It is the knowledge of techniques like these that can make you an effective Microsoft Excel user on the long-run.

    Learn how to organize data in Excel with feature such as worksheet or workbook links for handling large amounts of frequently updated data.

    Take an Excel training class, thoroughly study a good book on Microsoft Excel using the IT Career Coach Process described in this ebook and practice.

  2. Gain a Foundation in Statistical Analysis

    Without a good understanding of statistical analysis, Excel will remain an empty shell with which you can do nothing.

    Excel can crunch your numbers, but you have to choose the functions that apply to your situation.

    You will also need to understand statistical analysis concepts like linear regression, standard deviation, variance, etc.

  3. Gain the Mindset of a Data Analyst

    Data analysts think in a certain way. For example, they have trained their minds to ask “What If” questions or to see trends, patterns or even anomalies in data!

    When a business manager asks “What are our sales numbers for the XYZ product for the month of November?” the Microsoft Excel data analyst has to load and interprete that in an Excel sheet and then present a shiny “manager-speak‘ report.

    As a data analyst, you will have to understand your company’s data, how and where it is stored and how to access it correctly using Microsoft Excel.

    You will also need to ask the right questions and use mathematical or statistical functions in solving data problems.

    There’s no easy way to get the mindset of a data analyst. You either learn it on the job or you get it through mentorship and internships.

  4. Learn to Customize Excel for Advanced Uses

    Once you know how to use the general functions in Microsoft Excel, you need to take your skills up a notch by learning to create custom data analysis programs for your company.

    Eventually, you will find out the tasks you perform repeatedly, can be customized or automated, freeing up more time!

    This will also involve learning how to develop Microsoft Office Excel programs using Excel’s built-in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).

    This VBA feature of Excel allows you to create complex macros and programs for large or sophisticated amounts of data crunching.

If you are interested in learning more about Using Microsoft Excel in Data Analysis, contact us or go here to read about Data Analysis careers.


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The Data Analysts Career Path

The Data Analysts Career Path

This question was posted by a Microsoft Office Data Analyst who wants to know “How to Upgrade Microsoft Access or Excel Data Analysis skills!“

If you need help with a Question or Challenge, be sure to ask it as a comment on this page and I will answer it fully just as I am answering this questions now!

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The Challenge Facing A Microsoft Access or Excel Office Data Analyst

My toughest challenge I face today with my career is I am itching for a move within the company I work for.

However, don’t know which direction to go and what course to take that will help to enhance my skill knowledge.

Currently, part of my roles and responsibilities include weekly data pulling (raw) and manipulating the data to build personalized reports for upper management.

I use Access (where i pull the data from), and Excel (where I transfer the data to and use multiple worksheets to compile the required reports needed for management).

Now my interest is becoming a Data Analysts, but I do not know what applications I need to focus my attention on, and possibly register for the courses (in class) to either know or advance my current knowledge and skills by December 31, 2009.

Your response is greatly appreciated!

How To Upgrade Microsoft Access Or Excel Data Analysis Skills

You’re thinking right because it’s better to upgrade your skills before changes in the workplace make them obsolete!

Information Technology (IT) Data Analysts collect or analyze data. They research, identify or report patterns, trends and insights back to stakeholders, decision makes or management … so you’re a data analyst because that’s what you do!

Employers collect and track data on their business operations including their client’s, support incidents, inventory or merchandise, orders and even their employees!

Employers who start out collecting, storing or analyzing data in Microsoft Access or Excel discover that they’re not up to the task of handling larger corporate data needs!

In addition, the Information Technology (IT) industry views Microsoft Access or Excel professionals as junior or entry-level IT professionals … which creates barriers or closes doors for MS Access or Excel Data Analysts!

Which then leads to the question … “What is the Best Upward Mobility Path for Microsoft Access or Excel Data Analysts?”

How To Upgrade A Microsoft Office Data Analyst Career

  1. Learn an Enterprise Relational Database Management System (RDBMS):

    The IT Industry now considers Microsoft Access to be a junior or entry level database professional tool.

    You need to move up in your career path by learning an enterprise relational database like Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle.

    Enterprise databases are reliable, secure, high-performance databases that can handle the day to day or most demand tasks of an enterprise!

  2. Learn an Enterprise Reporting Tool:

    Microsoft Access’s in-built reporting tool is handy for generating reports for very small business units.

    Because Microsoft Access is designed for really small business needs, you’ve got to migrate your skills towards an enterprise reporting tool like Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services or Crystal Reports.

    An enterprise reporting tool like Microsoft SQL Server Reporting services can be customized using an integrated programming environnment for complex report customization needs or requirements.

    Enterprise Reporting tools like Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services also allow sending of reports by e-mail or distribution of reports in various formats including: HTML, XML, CSV, Word, and even Microsoft Excel!

  3. Learn How to Build Web-based Forms

    Microsoft Access has an in-built Form Wizard for building data collection forms. However these Ms Access forms are for desktop applications and not for use over the web!

    However employers would like the option of collecting both offline and online data and prefer to store their data in a reliable, enterprise database.

    So, you need to learn just enough programming to build web-based intranet or internet forms for your data collection needs or projects!

    Learning a web programming languages is easier than you think … especially if you understand relational database design and development!

  4. Learn How to Analyze Data Using Statistics

    Some of the fastest growing professions for data analysts include web analysis, web usability and marketing optimization!

    These web 2.0 type professions require hands-on experience gained by solving real-world problems!

    For example, there are specialized tools used by data analysts for identifying, analyzing or reporting on website usage like the free and popular Google Analytics tool or the popular Google Website Optimizer!

    Getting hands-on experience with these types of tools will open even more doors for your career!

In this post, I answered the question of how to upgrade or transition Microsoft Access or Excel Data Analyst skills.

If you have a question, concern or challenge, click here to post it and I will answer it for you!


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Ask a Burning Question

Ask a Burning Question

In reply to a question by a Statistician transitioning to a data analyst career, I posted the article Are Statistics Or SQL Skills Required In Data Analyst Careers?

My reply also included a Skills Gap Analysis for Statisticians or Mathematicians who want to become data analysts.

I got a comment from another Mathematician / Statistician which I have posted below.

Let me know if you have a comment or opinion or feedback on this issue … here is my reader’s comment:

Jonathan’s Opinion:

I just read through the article entitled ARE STATISTICS OR SQL SKILLS REQUIRED IN DATA ANALYST CAREERS?

Kingsley was really to the point in this article. I have a Bsc. in Mathematics with statistics myself. In most if not all organizations data is kept in relational databases. Even in a research based organizations like National Statistical Offices where surveys are done using statistical packages like SAS,SPSS,CSPRO etc, Data is best kept in a relational database especially if one is to analyse the data across many surveys.

In short Databases are the best Data storage tools while Statistical packages and spreadsheets are best at number crunching.

To be effective with Databases you need to know SQL So, a combination of Databases skills and Statistical skills makes a good Data Analyst.

I would therefore encourage all Statisticians, Monitoring and Evaluation Officers, planning officers, Economists etc to learn Databases and SQL.

What I really like about Jonathan’s opinion is his statement that databases are best at data storage while statistical packages and spreadsheets like SAS, SPSS, CSPRO, EXCEL are best at number crunching.

Your Opinion Counts … Speak Up!

What about you …

  • do you agree or disagree with my opinion or Jonathan’s opinion or with the rest of the article?

  • do you have a different take on the issue?

  • do you have another question that I can answer for you?


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    Are Statistics or Sql Skills Required For Data Analyst Jobs?

    Are Statistics or Sql Skills Required For Data Analyst Jobs?

    This post answers a question about the educational training requirements for a Data Analyst Career.

    If you have a Burning Question or a Challenge that you need help with, Click Here To Ask Your Question and I will answer it fully just as I am answering the question below!

    Is Statistics / Sql Required For Data Analyst Jobs?

    I have a degree in Statistics and I am finding it hard to get a data analyst job even though people from other backgrounds are able to get data analyst jobs.

    If you have not studied statistics or you do not have a mathematical background, how could you analyze data accurately?

    I know that there is a difference between presenting data in charts and graphs interpreting data

    I have seen that firms employ data analysts who do not have statistical or data mining training … so how can they make the critical decisions needed?

    In college I learnt how people without statistical training make errors when they attempt data analysis. However, in the “real world” I see database developers making those same mistakes!

    Do I have to become a database developer to become a data analyst?

    Here is my Answer to the Career Question:

    Yes, your observation is right. There is a difference between learning statistical data analysis in college and becoming a data analyst!

    To understand why this difference exists, you need to look at the data analyst hiring process from the Employers’ point of view and not from a “Statistician Looking For Work” point of view!

    From the employers’ point of view, your statistical skills may not be adequate for the work at hand because the data you will be analyzing resides in relational database management systems (RDBMS) which you may not be skilled in querying even though you have a statistical college degree!

    You actually have to be comfortable with accessing or manipulating data stored in relational database management systems without asking for help from sql developers or database administrators!

    The Gap Between Data Analyst College Education and Data Analyst Careers

    Sometimes there is a gap between the statistical courses taught in colleges and the real-world data analysis job descriptions posted by hiring managers.

    In college, data analysts are often trained to rely on tools like SAS, Excel or Statistical Data Analysis skills only.

    In the real world, employers are looking for a combination of data collection skills, relational database design and development skills, data quality skills, data standardization skills, sql data manipulation skills and sql data definition skills and data analysis skills.

    The statistical data analysis part is needed along with strong relational database software system skills

    The Gap Between College Education And Real-World IT Careers

    In the Information Technology (IT) Industry, there are usually gaps or differences between college courses and real-world IT Career Job Postings.

    For example there is a gap between:

    1. Getting an MBA and Becoming a Business Analyst

    2. Getting a Computer Science Degree and Becoming a Computer Programmer

    3. Getting a Statistics Degree and Becoming a Data Analyst

    Getting a Statistics Degree in college does not necessarily give you an advantage over someone who directly transitions into the data analysis career by first getting the database development skills or hands-on sql programming experience required for careers in data analysis!

    So, even with your background in statistics, you still need to get the additional database skills, sql skills skills and hands-on data analysis experience required by hiring managers for data analyst careers.

    The Direct Path to Becoming a Data Analyst

    The direct path to becoming a data analyst includes getting a combination of statistical skills, data analysis skills and database skills.

    So, the requirements for a data analyst career include:

    1. Database Development Skills

    2. SQL Programming Skills

    3. Statistical Skills

    4. Data Analysis Skills

    If you only have statistical skills and you don’t have relational database management skills, you may not be qualified for an Information Technology (IT) data analyst job!

    So, my recommendation is that you get strong database development skills and strong SQL skills because these are both required in data analyst job postings along with Statistics Data Analysis skills

    NOTE:

    The of hiring Data Analysts is usually done by IT Managers are more familiar with the value of database development skills or SQL programming skills than they are with Statistical tools.

    So, if you really want to get hired as a data analyst, I suggest that you get as comfortable with databases and SQL as you are with Statistics!

    References

    I suggest that you read these articles to get additional background information:

    1. How to Become a Data Analyst

    2. How to Become a Data Analyst or a Report Writer or a Database Developer

    3. The Data Analyst Job Role

    This post answers the question “Are Statistics Or SQL Skills Required In Data Analyst Careers?”.

    If you have a Question about your career, Post IT as a comment on this page and I will be sure to answer it for you!


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    Have you noticed the increasing demand for business analysts with stronger software skills or a wider range of skill sets?

    Because this is a top hiring trend, business analysts have expressed concern about the range of skillsets requested for on job postings.

    Some of these strong concerns are often worded as:

    • What software skills do business analysts need?

    • Should business analysts be made to learn computer programming?

    • Which software programs are required for business analysis jobs?

    Along the same lines, one of the concerns expressed is; should business analysts have in depth knowledge of SQL, Access, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and Reporting writing software?

    This article provides the needed guidance for the questions bordering on “what software skills are required for business analyst jobs“.

    And while you are reading this, you may also want to read this article on why IT Managers are looking for business analysts with a wider range of skill sets.

    Are Software Skills Required For Business Analysis Jobs?

    The answer to the question: are software skills required for business analyst jobs … is yes and no.

    Some companies hire only for the core business analyst competencies, while others include a wider range of software skills in their job description.

    The core business analyst skill sets does not include knowledge of specific software skills. However, in the current job market, IT Managers are cutting costs by hiring business analysts with a broader range of software skills.,/p>

    Traditionally, business analysts have had to learn the specific software used by a business after they get hired. Now, IT Managers are changing track by making some of these software skills required for hiring!

    Which Software Skills Are Required For Business Analyst Jobs?

    I will divide the software skills needed for business analyst jobs into three groups.

    The first (A) group refers to the software skills required for ALL business analyst jobs.

    The second (B) group includes the software skills that are a nice to have or frequently asked for.

    The third (C) group represents the software skills that are not usually required.

    1. Software Skills Required For ALL Business Analyst Jobs (A List):

      These include office productivity software tools like Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Outlook.

      These software tools are frequently used in the day to day tasks of a Business Analyst.

      These software tools are also required for a business analyst position whether they are stated clearly on the job description or not.

    2. Nice To Have Software Skills For Business Analyst Jobs (B List):

      The nice to have software skills include Relational Database Skills, SQL skills, Data Analysis skills and Report Writing skills.

      Next to office productivity software skills, database software skills are in-demand for business analyst positions.

      Organizations looking to cut costs or reduce It staff may combine the business analyst job role with the data analyst job role or report writer as the IT Manager or Director sees fit! When this happens the IT department will post business analyst job descriptions listing software packages traditionally required for data analyst or report writer type jobs.

    3. Highly Specialized Software Skills Needed For Business Analyst Jobs (C List):

      IT Managers are also hiring business analysts with the specific skills needed for custom or specialized software packages!

      The list of software skills in this list is infinite as it depends on the personal decision or needs of the hiring manager.

      An example is the IT director who wants to hire business analysts with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software skills or computer programming skills!

      Now, it is impractical to worry about or focus on this list when preparing for the business analyst job market because the expectations and needs are diverse, wide and unpredictable.

      If you are a business analyst with a specialized software skill wanted by a hiring manager, you should highlight that in your resume. If you don’t already have a specialized software skill, you are better of working on the business analysis skills in the nice to have software skills (B List)!

    Should IT Managers Hire Business Analysts with Highly Specialized Software Skills?

    Since only office productivity software skills are required for all business analyst jobs, why do IT Managers then include specialized software skills in business analyst job descriptions?

    1. IT Managers are looking to cut costs by combining the job descriptions for business analysts, data analysts, software developers and report writers.

      With this in mind, business analysts need to be flexible in their approach to the job market.

    2. IT Managers and staffing specialists may write up business analyst job descriptions based on an imperfect knowledge of the core business analyst roles and responsibilities.

      If your boss writes up an imperfect business analyst job description based on misconceptions, about the roles and responsibilities of business analysts, you may providing some guidance by sending your IT Manager or Director the business analyst professional development curriculum downloadable here.

    Who Are The Business Analysts With A Broad Range Of Software Skills?

    Some business analysts really want to stay out of computer programming or data analysis or report writing or learning specialized software programs.

    If a business analyst with that mindset is hired for a role that requires learning or working with a broad range of software skill sets, that business analyst will under-perform.

    If you are an employer hiring for business analysts with software skills, you may want to first hire for business analysts with SQL or Relational Databases or Data Analysis skills and then train the new business analyst hire on the list of highly specialized software skills needed by your company.

    More Information On How To Improve Business Analysis Skills

    The Business Analyst Boot Camp training is a practical, job-focused, web-based, instructor-led, video-based training program for business analysts.

    The Business Analyst Boot Camp training is a complete, end to end training program that covers both beginner and advanced business analysis courses including requirements analysis training, UML training, Use Case training.

    The Business Analyst training program is designed for the practicing Business Analyst who wants to learn or master business analysis skills for the day-to-day job requirements.

    The Business Analyst training program has an in-built diagnostics, testing and certification process and an online reporting tool that features your grades or scores as you (the Business Analyst) work your way through practical business analysis activities or watch the various business analyst training videos.

    The Business Analyst training provides real savings and return on investment (ROI) for individuals or corporations looking to manage business analyst training costs.

    The cost of business analyst training is easily $5,000 or more for a series of business analysis courses that only covers one core skill or business analyst competency (e.g. UML Training).

    Therefore, an IT Manager or business analyst looking for business analyst training that covers all the core business analysis competencies will have to invest in excess of ten thousand dollars.

    That is why, we are only guaranteeing the current price of the Business Analyst Boot Camp for a limited time!

    Right now, you can get the complete, end to end, beginner to advanced training across all business analyst competences in the Business Analyst Boot Camp for a discounted price.

    We also have a discount program for corporations sending 2 or more business analysts for training. Click here to learn more.

    For a limited-time, we are running a special for Business Analysts who want to broaden their skill sets or learn more software skills. For example, with the current special, you can register for both the Business Analyst Boot Camp and SQL Boot Camp for close to the price of one (2-for-1 special). A number of people like yourself are now taking advantage of this offer so, click here to get more information


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    If you are interested in registering for Business Analyst Boot Camp, you need to consider the following information:

    Business Analyst Career Roadmap Or Career Planning

    BUSINESS ANALYST BOOT CAMP is for business analysts, data analysts, software developers, managers or IT professionals who want to master the core business analyst skills including:

    a. UML

    b. Requirements Gathering and Analysis

    c. Use Cases

    d. How to define Business Cases

    e. How to define Project Vision and Scope

    f. How to plan the Business Analysis Work

    g. The Requirements Process, Definition and Documentation

    h. Work Flow Modeling

    i. Quality Assurance and Testing

    j. … and more

    Real World, Hands-On, Skill Based Business Analyst Job Training

    The best way to master the business analyst role is to establish the tasks business analysts perform for employers in the real world and perform the same tasks in a training program with guidance, progress monitoring or feedback.

    The study guides used for the BUSINESS ANALYST BOOT CAMP match the tasks, assignments or projects you perform for employers on the job guaranteeing that the skills you gain after training are immediately useful to your employer.

    For a limited time, you may enroll with the discount code:
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    Click here to enroll now:

    Business Analysts …. Learn By Doing

    The more effective way to master Requirements Elicitation or UML or any of the core business analysis skills is by working on real-world assignments as you learn, because your brain is wired to retain and remember 80% of what you do or practice versus 20% of what you read or hear.

    This is why the online BUSINESS ANALYST BOOT CAMP includes practical tasks, assignments and hands-on learning activities that will help you understand the business analysis skills you are learning, faster, better and easier.

    You May Register for Business Analyst Training with the discount code:

    EarlyBirdCoupon

    Click here to begin your business analyst training now:

    Interactive Business Analysis Study Guides or Courseware

    We developed the study guides used in the online BUSINESS ANALYST BOOT CAMP based on the tasks, responsibilities or competencies employers expect you to demonstrate on the job!

    Our study guides and hands on exercises are constantly updated, improved and perfected using feedback on the skills, experience and competencies employers want to see you demonstrate on your resume, job interview or after you are hired.

    Finally, you are guided through an intense, hands-on practical training curriculum that dramatically improves your understanding and retention, competency, self confidence and your ability to perform on the job.

    The outcome of the BUSINESS ANALYST BOOT CAMP training is that you easily demonstrate to employers or hiring managers the technical mastery or competence needed to excel in business analyst roles.

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    Three Different Job Roles

    The database developer job, data analyst job or report writer job are related job roles that may be performed by the same person depending on how the size of the organization.

    In most organizations, the business analyst or software developer starts out performing all three types of jobs. As demand multiplies and the individual begins to feel overwhelmed, the jobs are split … and as time goes … into the three (3) different type of jobs.

    For this reason, anyone performing the duties of a business analyst, software developer, database analyst, report writer or database developer needs to have a strong understanding of each of these job responsibilities as well as the areas of overlap.

    Here is a summary of the responsibilities of each role:

    1. The data analyst gathers, analyzes or models data with the goal of identifying useful information, trends and patterns which may be directly used by management, decision makers or stakeholders.The data analyst works extensively with SQL within the context of the relational database system (RDBMS).

    2. The database developer creates the logical data model comprising of entities and relationships or implements the physical model using the tables, views, queries, stored procedures or relationships needed by the relational database model.

    3. The report writer develops reports used in presenting information queried from one or more tables or databases. They report writers report development is achieved using SQL, relational database development skills and tools like SQL Reporting Services, Crystal Reports, Business Objects or HTML for Intranet / Extranet Online Reporting Solutions.

    The rest of this post presents the tasks or activities typically performed by database developers, database analysts or report writers.


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