Able to communicate with management, technicians, and end-users to evaluate need prior to development of an automated solution. Capable of preparing detailed report which might include system requirements such as concurrent usage factors, data storage requirements, response rates, and discuss procedures for processing data through the use of data base management systems (DBMS) including relational data bases. Able to discuss justifications for selection of mainframes, mini-computers or microcomputers as the host for the proposed system. Knowledgeable of available equipment environment to determine technical approaches, and to formulate appropriate solutions. Familiar with data structures, data structure within a DBMS, as well as the methods for defining data relationships. Able to evaluate data base design tradeoffs, impacts on user expectations,
performance levels, and space allocation requirements.