Technology Careers

Technology Careers - Transcript

xComputer

Engineer Systems Analyst xComputer Operator Programmer xComputer Technician

Computer Engineer Systems Analyst

Computer Engineer Systems Analyst
Computer engineers coordinate the construction maintenance and future growth of a company s computer systems

Computer Engineer Systems Analyst
All computer engineers must be good with details and know how to approach structural problems logically But practical experience is the most important credential Certifications Certified Systems Professional CSP Certified Quality Analyst CQA

Computer Engineer Systems Analyst
Two Years Out hectic pace limited input and a high degree of personal accountability Five Years Out upgrade existing information systems and have significant input on future purchases and system architecture Ten Years Out Many ten year computer engineers open their own consulting firms

Computer Engineer Systems Analyst
Career Profile of people in profession 177 090 male 90 female 10 average hours per week 45 average starting salary 39 000 average salary after 5 years 70 000 average salary after 10 to 15 years 90 000

Computer Operator Programmer

Computer Operator Programmer
Programmers write the code that tells computers what to do System programmers must be familiar with hardware specifications design memory management and structure while application programmers must know standard user interface protocols data structure program architecture and response speed

Computer Operator Programmer
Academic requirements are gaining in importance for entry level positions in the field of programming Coursework should include basic and advanced programming some technical computer science courses and some logic or systems architecture classes Long hours and a variety of programming languages PERL FORTRAN COBOL C C are essential tools

Computer Operator Programmer
Programming right now is understaffed and the field will continue to grow for the next five years at a fast pace Many industries are just now realizing the benefit of having tailored and modular code written to address their specific needs

Computer Operator Programmer
Two Years Out work under the supervision of established programmers Pay is average Five Years Out Salaries rise and hours increase significantly Duties include defining programming architecture coding and debugging more junior programmers codes Ten Years Out Ten year professionals have often begun their own businesses as independent programmers

Computer Operator Programmer
Career Profile of people in profession 537 000 male 95 female 5 average hours per week 40 average starting salary 39 000 average salary after 5 years 70 000 average salary after 10 to 15 years 90 000

Computer Technician

Computer Technician
Technicians work with their hands they solve problems and they rarely take their work home with them They analyze problems run tests and then where possible repair the item They are gadget doctors as one put it who understand the principles of electronics equipment testing and tools

Computer Technician
Technicians do not need a college degree instead most attend a technical or vocational school that offers them general training and elective courses in various specializations

Computer Technician
Technicians experienced unparalleled demand for their services during these decades The future looks good for technicians given the seemingly endless variety of electronic computerbased and sophisticated products

Computer Technician
Two Years Out Salaries are average and many use these first years to learn how to apply their technical school skills to real life repair situations Five Years Out Satisfaction levels begin to pivot for both careers In house technicians find that supervisory jobs the most common step up are in great demand and limited supply Ten Years Out Most ten year technicians have become sole technicians

Computer Technician
Career Profile of people in profession 500 000 male 90 female 10 average hours per week 40 average starting salary 24 000 average salary after 5 years 32 000 average salary after 10 to 15 years 41 000