An analyst programmer is a computer programmer who also works as a systems analyst.

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Being an analyst is absolutely an appreciated line of work

A computer system analyst keeps the company's technology up to date. The analyst will perform tasks and evaluate the need for additional systems.

The main difference between a business analyst and a systems analyst is that the BA is business specific and focuses on the broader context in the business of business changes and systems development for a business. On the other hand, the systems analyst will focus on system specific requirements.