A data analyst is a professional who works with data to draw insights, identify patterns, and help organizations make data-driven decisions.

• Collecting and organizing data

Data analysts are responsible for gathering data from various sources and organizing it in a meaningful way.

• Cleaning and processing data

Data is often messy and inconsistent, so data analysts need to clean and process it to ensure its accuracy and reliability.

• Analyzing data

Data analysts use statistical and analytical methods to extract insights from data and identify trends and patterns.

• Creating reports and visualizations

Once insights have been identified, data analysts create reports and visualizations to communicate their findings to stakeholders.

• Identifying opportunities for improvement

Data analysts use their findings to identify areas where an organization can improve its performance, reduce costs, or increase revenue.

• Providing recommendations

Based on their analysis, data analysts provide recommendations to stakeholders to improve decision-making.

• Monitoring and evaluating outcomes

Data analysts track the outcomes of decisions made based on their recommendations and measure their impact on the organization.