In this episode of JDE Connection, hosts Chandra and Paul welcome Linda Sloan-Compton, leader of the JD Edwards Business Analyst Special Interest Group (SIG). Linda, who works for Pinal County in Arizona, shares her extensive experience of 27 years in the government entity and her transition from different roles within the organization. Linda reveals the challenges of bridging the gap between the functional and technical aspects of JD Edwards, emphasizing the importance of analysts having a deep understanding of data relationships and system functionalities. The conversation reflects on the key role business analysts serve in comprehending the system and translating data to developers, underscoring the critical need for analysts to be well-versed in system tables, aliases, and prefixes for effective communication with the technical team. Linda also sheds light on the complexities involved in troubleshooting reports and understanding the interwoven nature of tables and fields within the JD Edwards system.   00:00 Introduction Linda Sloan-Compton 05:53 Linda’s career path. 08:46 Knowledge garden explained. 11:40 Balancing technical and functional expertise in finance. 14:25 Understanding tables and relationships. 22:51 How field meanings change based on different attributes. 25:26 Midwesternism of the week! 

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