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Information Trchnology careers for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Systems Analysis

Systems Analyst
Applications Architect

Systems Analyst

Position Requirements

Prerequisites

A Computer Science 4 year degree is usually required. While earning the degree, certain languages will be learned and a proficiency gained. The employer, usually will test for proficiency before hiring.

Education

four - year Computer Science bachelor's degree

Certification Programs

None

Job Description (Example)

Analyze science, engineering, business, and all other data processing problems for application to electronic data processing systems. Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software. Exclude persons working primarily as "Engineers" (17-2011 through 17-2199), "Mathematicians" , or "Scientists" . May supervise computer programmers. 

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This article gives you the skills and aptitudes that are generally required for a analyst.

Case Studies

Shelton works for Fidelity National Information Services as a senior computer systems analyst and programmer.

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Accessibility Software

Generally, the screen reader software such as JAWS and/or available screen magnifier is all that is needed.

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Applications Architect

Position Requirements

Prerequisites

This position is the next higher career path for a Programmer/Analyst or a Systems Analyst. It requires overall knowledge of the business area.

Education

Masters degree in Computer Science and experience in the business area.

Certification Programs

None

Job Description (Example)

Provide knowledge of application capabilities and determine potential approaches for supporting business requirements ? Provide application perspective to issue discussions and assist with issue resolutions. ? Assist with facilitation of business process review. ? Assist process owners in development of process gap analysis. ? Assist with the review of high level functional designs and assure designs are consistent with business process requirements. Provide and review best practice solutions to be tested during the CRP/ design ? Participate in CRP Work Shops: Scenario by scenario review of Oracle functionality .

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This article gives you the skills and aptitudes that are generally required for a analyst.

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Accessibility Software

Generally, the screen reader software such as JAWS and/or available screen magnifier is all that is needed.

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