Career switch, measured
From Data Architect to Business Analyst
Yes, it's a realistic move with some upskilling. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 44% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include SQL, Stakeholder management, Data analysis, Power BI; the main skills to add are Data visualization, Agile, Excel, Project management.
44%
skill overlap
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillData ArchitectBusiness Analyst
- SQL38%35%
- Stakeholder management47%68%
- Data analysis25%31%
- Power BI16%16%
- Communication38%34%
- Leadership56%34%
- Process improvement19%21%
- ERP systems16%14%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Business Analyst postings, rarely in Data Architect ones.
SkillData ArchitectBusiness Analyst
- Data visualization–35%
- Agile–31%
- Excel–30%
- Project management–17%
- Tableau–16%
- Research–15%
- Accounting–13%
- Troubleshooting–12%
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