Business Intelligence
The practice of gathering, analyzing, and presenting business data to make informed decisions. Opportunities in business intelligence include roles such as business analysts, BI analysts, and data analysts.
Business Intelligence Analyst
Business Intelligence Analysts utilise data to help companies make more strategic business decisions. They gather this data through a variety of methods, from mining a company’s computer data to looking at competitor data or industry benchmarks.
Soft Skills:
Communication, problem-solving, analytical thinking.
Hard Skills:
Data analysis, knowledge of BI tools (Tableau, Power BI), SQL.
Personality Traits:
Detail-oriented, curious, logical.
BI Developer
BI Developers are responsible for the development and maintenance of BI interfaces, including query tools, data visualisation and interactive dashboards, ad hoc reporting and data modelling tools. They may also work directly with users to gather requirements and ensure data goals are met.
Soft Skills:
Problem-solving, teamwork, communication.
Hard Skills:
Proficiency in BI tools, programming languages (Python, R), understanding of databases and SQL.
Personality Traits:
Analytical, detail-oriented, adaptable.
Data Warehouse Architect
Data Warehouse Architects design, build, and maintain the data warehouses that support a company’s BI activities. They ensure that data is correctly formatted and easily accessible for analysis and reporting.
Soft Skills:
Problem-solving, attention to detail, teamwork.
Hard Skills:
Proficiency in database systems, data modelling, ETL processes.
Personality Traits:
Organised, analytical, methodical.
BI Project Manager
Business Intelligence Analysts utilise data to help companies make more strategic business decisions. They gather this data through a variety of methods, from mining a company’s computer data to looking at competitor data or industry benchmarks.
Soft Skills:
Problem-solving, teamwork, communication.
Hard Skills:
Proficiency in BI tools, programming languages (Python, R), understanding of databases and SQL.
Personality Traits:
Analytical, detail-oriented, adaptable.
Data Warehouse Architect
Data Warehouse Architects design, build, and maintain the data warehouses that support a company’s BI activities. They ensure that data is correctly formatted and easily accessible for analysis and reporting.
Soft Skills:
Problem-solving, attention to detail, teamwork.
Hard Skills:
Proficiency in database systems, data modelling, ETL processes.
Personality Traits:
Organised, analytical, methodical.
BI Project Manager
BI Project Managers oversee BI projects from initial planning to implementation and maintenance. They coordinate with various stakeholders, manage project resources and timelines, and ensure project goals are met.
Soft Skills:
Communication, leadership, problem-solving.
Hard Skills:
Project management, understanding of BI tools and processes, experience with Agile methodologies.
Personality Traits:
Organised, decisive, strategic thinker..
Data Visualisation Specialist
Data Visualisation Specialists transform complex datasets into visual representations, such as charts and graphs, to help non-technical stakeholders understand the data and make informed decisions.
Soft Skills:
Creativity, communication, attention to detail.
Hard Skills:
Proficiency in data visualisation tools (Tableau, Power BI), data analysis, understanding of colour theory and design principles.
Personality Traits:
Creative, detail-oriented, user-focused.
