Comparisons

BA vs Systems Analyst vs Product Owner

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Venn diagram comparing Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, and Product Owner roles with overlaps in functional requirements and delivery.
Venn diagram comparing Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, and Product Owner roles with overlaps in functional requirements and delivery.

What it shows

  • Business Analysts focus on commercial viability and process workflows.
  • Systems Analysts translate requirements into data models and API specs.
  • Product Owners prioritize backlogs and maximize sprint value delivery.

The takeaway

BAs clarify what the business needs, SAs define how systems talk, and POs decide what ships first.

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