A Data Analyst interprets data and turns it into information which can offer ways to improve a business, thus affecting business decisions. Data Analysts gather information from various sources and interpret patterns and trends. 1-Collecting and interpreting data 2-Analysing results 3-Reporting the results back to the relevant members of the business 4-Identifying patterns and trends in data sets 5-Working alongside teams within the business or the management team to establish business needs 6-Defining new data collection and analysis processes