Data Analyst

A data analyst looks at lots of information—like numbers and lists—to find patterns and answers that help their team make good decisions. They use special computer programs, kind of like super-powered calculators, to sort through thousands of facts about things like how many people visit a website, what goes wrong in an app, or which button people click the most. Every day they make charts and graphs so everyone can see what's happening. For example, they might discover that a game crashes every Tuesday afternoon, so the engineers know exactly what to fix.

This work matters because it helps make the things we use every day work better and faster. When a data analyst finds out why a video keeps stopping or why a map app sends people the wrong way, the team can fix it so it's easier for everyone to use. They help teachers figure out which lessons kids like best, or help doctors know which medicine is helping people feel better. It's like being a detective who solves puzzles so that apps, websites, and programs do exactly what they're supposed to do.