What are the three most important hard skills for a systems analyst?

Three key hard skills for a systems analyst:

1. Business process modeling — the ability to create diagrams (e.g., BPMN), describe processes, and identify bottlenecks.

2. Requirements and specifications — skill in gathering, formalizing, and documenting system requirements, including writing technical specifications.

3. Data and system analysis — the ability to work with data, understand system architecture, conduct analysis to identify problems, and suggest improvements.

These skills help a systems analyst effectively interact with the business and developers, ensuring the quality implementation of projects.