database analyst


database analyst

(job)A person who uses data modeling to analyse and specifydata use within an application area. A database analystdefines both logical views and physical data structures. Ina client/server environment, he defines the database part ofthe back end system.

database analyst

A person responsible for analyzing data requirements within an organization and modeling the data and data flows from one department to another. Formerly called a "data administrator," the database analyst may also perform "database administration" functions, which deal with the particular databases employed. See data administration.