What is a Data Analyst?

The main tasks of data analysts are to collect, manipulate and analyze data, as well as to prepare reports, which may be include graphs, charts, dashboards and other visualizations. Data analysts also generally serve as guardians or gatekeepers of an organization's data, ensuring that information assets are consistent, complete and current. Many data analysts and business analysts are known for having considerable technical knowledge and strong industry expertise.

Teradata Take: Data analysts serve the critical purpose of helping to operationalize big data within specific functions and processes, with a clear focus on performance trends and operational information.