What is the difference between Splunk Dashboard Developer vs Splunk Data Analyst?

Career: Splunk Dashboard Developer

AspectSplunk Dashboard DeveloperSplunk Data Analyst
Primary FocusDesigning and building dashboards and visualizations in SplunkAnalyzing data, generating reports, and deriving insights from Splunk data
Skills & CertificationsSplunk Core Certified Power User, dashboard development skillsSplunk Core Certified User, data analysis and querying skills
Work EnvironmentIT teams, security, operations, often in tech or security firmsBusiness intelligence, security, operations teams in various industries

Splunk Dashboard Developers focus on creating visual dashboards to monitor and visualize data, while Splunk Data Analysts interpret data to support decision-making. Both roles require Splunk certifications but differ in their core responsibilities and daily tasks.