cis 100a teknology – high tech exploration more on high tech careers
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CIS 100aTEKnology – High Tech
Exploration
More on High Tech Careers
High Tech Careers Planning, Prerequisites,
Potential The old axiom “knowledge is power” used to be a business staple. Today, some experts believe that knowing how to find, present, and use knowledge – all of which involve computers – is just as important as knowledge itself.
High Tech Careers Planning, Prerequisites,
Potential Annual Computer Industry Sales of around $400 billion.About one half ($200 billion) of the total is related to equipment sales.The other half is from software and service sales.
Computer Career Opportunities
Primarily in four areas:Manufacture of computer equipment (hardware)Companies that develop softwareCompanies with Information System Professionals to work with these productsOrganizations that provide high tech training and education.
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Support Areas
Many companies support each of the four areas.
Examples:Firms that sell computer suppliesProvide consultation on analysis, design, programming, networking projects
Computer Equipment Industry
Design, Manufacture and Distribution of Computer Equipment
Examples:Disk and tape drivesMonitorsPrintersProcessorsCommunications Equipment
Computer Equipment Industry
Some Leading Companies
IBMAppleIntel Cisco SystemsDell Computer Corporation
GatewayLucent TechnologiesQUALCOMMSun Microsystems3Com Corporation
Mainframe, Minicomputer and PC Manufacturers
Computer Equipment Industry
Some Popular Job TitlesHardware EngineerSoftware EngineerTechnical Writer
Computer Equipment Industry
Hardware EngineerFunction
Design, build, test and evaluate computer chips, circuit boards, computer systems, and peripheral devices.
EducationElectrical or Computer Engineering
Median Salary Range$54,900
Computer Equipment Industry
Software EngineerFunction
Develop system software such as operating systems, utilities and software drivers.
EducationComputer Science (CS), Computer Information Systems (CIS)
Median Salary Range$55,100
Computer Equipment Industry
Technical WriterFunction
Produce technical publications including manuals and product documentation.
EducationCIS, Engineering, Science, with good writing skills
Median Salary Range$45,700
Computer Career Opportunities
Primarily in four areas:Manufacture of computer equipment (hardware)Companies that develop softwareCompanies with Information System Professionals to work with these productsOrganizations that provide high tech training and education.
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Computer Software Industry
Designing and programming all kinds of software productsProductivity applicationsEducational programsEntertainment softwareSystems softwareNetwork softwareInternet software
Computer Software Industry Some Leading CompaniesAppleAdobe SystemsComputer AssociatesIBMIntuitMacromedia
MicrosoftNovellOracleSAPSymantec
Software Industry Some Popular Job Titles
Programmer/AnalystProject EngineerTechnical Writer
Software Industry Programmer/Analyst
Function Design, Write and Test computer programs
EducationComputer Science (CS), Computer Information Systems (CIS), Computer Software Engineering Technology (CSET)
Median Salary Range$56,900
Software Industry Project Engineer
Function Analyze software requirements, design software solutions & oversee the software development process
EducationComputer Science (CS)
Median Salary Range$70,000
Software Industry Technical Writer
Function Produce technical publications including manuals, online Help, and product documentation.
EducationCIS, CSET, CS or related with good writing skills
Median Salary Range$43,600
Computer Career Opportunities
Primarily in four areas:Manufacture of computer equipment (hardware)Companies that develop softwareCompanies with Information System Professionals to work with these productsOrganizations that provide high tech training and education.
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Information System Professionals
Set up and manage computer hardware and software to ensure it produces information for the end user.Includes programmers and systems analysts that work in a company Information Systems department.Generally work together as a team to meet the information demands of their organization.
Information Systems Professionals
Include:Database AdministratorsSystems AnalystsProgrammersNetwork Administrators
Information Systems Professionals
These positions are generally fall into four main groupsOperationsSystems DevelopmentTechnical ServicesEnd User Computing
Information Systems Job Titles
OperationsOperationsComputer OperatorData Communications AnalystNetwork (LAN) Engineer
Systems DevelopmentSystems DevelopmentSystems AnalystApplication ProgrammerWeb MasterTechnical Writer
Technical ServicesTechnical Services•Database Analyst•Systems Programmer•Quality Assurance Specialist
End User ComputingEnd User Computing•PC Support Specialist•Help Desk Analyst
Information Systems Job Titles
OperationsComputer OperatorData Communications Analyst
Information Systems Job Titles
Systems DevelopmentSystems AnalystApplication ProgrammerWeb MasterTechnical Writer
Information Systems Job Titles
Technical ServicesDatabase Analyst
Assists systems analysts
Systems ProgrammerQuality Assurance Specialist
Information Systems Job Titles
End User SupportPC Support SpecialistHelp Desk Analyst
IS Top Management Job Titles
Chief Information Officer (CIO) Vice President of Information SystemsDirector of Management Information Systems
A Computerworld survey in 1992 found that only 7% of CIOs were women, but this number has changed, as more women have entered the field and companies have become more open in their promotion policies
Computer Career Opportunities
Primarily in four areas:Manufacture of computer equipment (hardware)Companies that develop softwareCompanies with Information System Professionals to work with these productsOrganizations that provide high tech training and education.
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Training and Education Some Leading Companies
Software companies:
AppleAdobe SystemsComputer AssociatesIBMIntuitMacromediaEtc.
Training companies:
New HorizonsSkillPathLearning TreeKineticEtc.
Work Providing Computer Training & Education
Courseware Developer, Instructional DesignerTrainer, InstructorTraining Coordinator
Preparing for a Computer Industry Career
Projected Growth 1996 2006
Change % Change
Computer Engineers
235,000
491,000 256,000 109
Systems Analysts
520,000
1,055,000
535,000 103
Computer Repair Technician
42,000
66,000 24,000 52
Programmers
568,000
738,000 170,000
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Discipline Differences
Network (LAN) Engineer
Computer Information Systems / Software Engineer Technology
Computer Science/ Software Engineer
Computer Engineering
Practical and Application Oriented
Theoretical Oriented Design Oriented
Business and Management oriented
Mathematics and Science Oriented
Mathematics and Science Oriented
Understanding how to design and implement information systems, program for businesses
Understanding the fundamental nature of software
Understanding the fundamental nature of hardware
Degrees include A.A.S., B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Degrees include A.S., B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Degrees include A.S., B.S., M.S., Ph.D.