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CAREERS IN THECAREERS IN THE

COMPUTER INDUSTRYCOMPUTER INDUSTRY1. The IT Department

By: Salvador BadsEncarnacion

. enera us ness an overnmenOrganizations

3. Hardware Field

4. Software Field

5. Service and Repair

6. Sales

7. ucation an raining

8. Consulting

9. Computer-related courses in College

10. Computer graduates starting salarycomparison

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Computer graduates starting salaryComputer graduates starting salary

comparisoncomparison

$60,000.00

College Graduates' Starting salary

$10,000.00

$20,000.00

$30,000.00

$40,000.00

$50,000.00

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Computer Discipline DifferencesComputer Discipline Differences

BSIT BSCS BSCE

Practical & Application Theory Oriented Design Oriented

Business and

management oriented

Mathematics and Science

oriented

Mathematics and Science

oriented

Understand how to

design and implement

Information Systems

Understand the

fundamental nature of

hardware and software

Understand fundamental

nature of hardware and

electronics

Certificates

De rees include:

Degrees include:

BS,MS PhD

Degrees include:

BS,MS PhD

AA,AAS, AS, BS,MS

PhD

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IT Department Jobs and Salaries in Management:IT Department Jobs and Salaries in Management:

JobTitle Function Degree

Required

Annual Salary

Range ($)

Chief Information

/Technology

Directs the companys

information service and

BSIT 133,000 to

295,000

(CIO/CTO)

E-commerce

Director

Supervises the

development and

execution of Internet or

e-commerce systems

BSIT 88,000 to

187,000

Network

administrator

Installs, configures and

maintains LANs, WANs.

BSIT or BSEE 38,000 to

158,000

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Resolves connectivityissues

Project

Leader/manager

Oversees projects, selects

teams, allocates

resources, does system

analysis & performance

appraisals

BSIT 73,000 to

140,000


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epartment o s an a aries in ystemepartment o s an a aries in ystem

Development and Programming:Development and Programming:


Required

Annual Salary

Range ($)

Computer games

designer/program

Designs computer games,

develops the appropriate

BSCS or

Software Engg

49,000 to

107,000

Computer

scientist

Researches, invents,

develops innovative

solutions to complex

software requirements

BSCS, MSCS

or BS in Engg

55,000 to

144,000

Database analyst Uses data modelling

techniques and tools to

analyze, tune and specify

BSIT or BSCS 30,000 to

131,000

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data usage in an

application area

Desktop or mobileapplication

programmer/devel

oper

Converts system designinto appropriate computer

language

BSIT or itsAssociates

41,000 to120,000

epartment o s an a aries in ystemepartment o s an a aries in ystem

Development and Programming:Development and Programming:


Required

Annual Salary

Range ($)

Systems analyst Works closely with users

to analyze their

BSIT 41,000 to

115,000

,

develops new systems

Systems

programmer

Installs and maintains

operating system software

and provides technical

support to the

programming staff

BSCS, BSIT 38,000 to

120,000

Technical lead Guides design, BSCS 57,000 to

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development, maintenancetasks, intermediary

between programmer &

management

99,000

Technical Writer Creates system

documentation and user

materials

BSIT or its

Associates or

English majors

35,000 to

92,000


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IT Department Jobs and Salaries in SystemIT Department Jobs and Salaries in System

Technical ServicesTechnical Services


Required

Annual Salary

Range ($)

Webmaster/Web

administrator

Oversees Website & its

performance. Creates them

BSIT 35,000 to

108,000

Database

Administrator

Creates, maintains the data

dictionary, monitors Dbase

performance

BSIT 61,000 to

105,000

Desktop

publisher/compos

itor

Formats, combines text &

graphics to produce

publication-ready materials

BS in Graphics

Design or

Communicatio

ns

28,000 to

59,000

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g ta orens cs

examiner

o ects anayzes

evidence found on

networks and computers

, to

125,000

Web Designer Develops graphical content

using Photoshop, Flash, or

multimedia tools

BSIT 32,000 to

94,000

IT Department Jobs and Salaries in SystemIT Department Jobs and Salaries in System

Technical ServicesTechnical Services


Required

Annual Salary

Range ($)

Quality assurance

specialist

Reviews programs and

documentation to ensure

BSIT 44,000 to

103,000

they meet standards of the

organization and the world

market

Storage

Administrator

Specialist

Installs, maintains , upgrades

storage systems

BSIT, BSCS 61,000 to

86,000

Graphics

desi ner/illustrat

Develops visual

im ressions of roducts for

BS in Graphics

Desi n or

34,000 to

71 000

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or

advertisements andmarketing materials

Communications


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IT Department Jobs and Salaries in OperationsIT Department Jobs and Salaries in Operations


Required

Annual Salary

Range ($)

Computer

Operator

Performs equipment

related activities like

BSIT or its

associates

25,000 to

58,000

running jobs, backups and

restorations

Data

Communications

analyst

Installs, monitors and

maintains internet/WAN

connections

BSIT, BSEE 36,000 to

113,000

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IT Department Jobs and Salaries in TrainingIT Department Jobs and Salaries in Training


Required

Annual Salary

Range ($)

Instructor Teaches IT skills MSIT, MSCS,

MSCE

37,000 to

182,000

Corporate

trainer

Teaches employees on how

to use computer resources


98,000

Helpdesk

specialist

Answers computer-related

questions in person, over

the telephone or chat

room

Associates in

BSIT

34,000 to

55,000

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IT Department Jobs and Salaries in SecurityIT Department Jobs and Salaries in Security


Required

Annual Salary

Range ($)

Chief security

officer(CSO)

Responsible for physical

security both property and


217,000

people

Security

Specialists

Security of data and

information in storage

devices


89,000

Network

Security

administrator

Configures routers,

firewalls; specifies web

protocols

BS IT, BSCS 49,000 to

126,000

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Security

Administrator

Administers network

security access, protects

against unauthorized access

BSCS, BSIT 90,000 to

125,000

The IT DepartmentThe IT DepartmentThe IT Department is responsible for :

organization.

Responsible for keeping computer

operations and networks running

.

Determine when and if the company

requires hardware and software

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The IT DepartmentThe IT Department

Six major areas for career opportunities inthe IT Department

. anagemen

2. Systems development and Programming

3. Technical Services

4. Operations

.

6. Security

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The IT DepartmentThe IT Department1. Management directs the planning,

research, development, evaluation and

integration of technology

2. Systems Development and

Programming analyzes, designs, develops

and implements new information technology.

Maintains and improves existing systems.

3. Technical Services evaluates and

integrates new tec no ogies.Administers the data resources of the

organization.

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The IT DepartmentThe IT Department

4. Operations takes charge of the centralizedcomputer equipment and administration of

the network includin both data and voice

communications

5. Training teaches employees on how to use

the components of the information system

and answers specific user questions.

6. Securit develo s and enforces olicies

designed to safeguard the organizations data

and information from unauthorized access.

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General Business and GovernmentGeneral Business and GovernmentOrganizationsOrganizationsBusinesses and government organizations

1. Preparing basic documents

2. Management of Finances

3. Smooth communication between the company

employees, suppliers and customers

4. For public to access their facilities

These computer usage requires personnel

with computer knowhow.

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Hardware FieldHardware Field

Careers are available with companies thatdesign, manufacture and produce

, ,

and networking devices.

Jobs consists of:

1. Designing and fabricating chips

2. Testin internal com onents

3. Assembling computers and devices

4. Packing computers and peripherals

5. Not to forget their IT department

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Hardware FieldHardware Field

1. AMD 8. Apple Computer

2. Cisco Systems 9. Dell

3. HP 10. IBM

4. Intel 11. Lenovo

5. Logitech 12. Lucent technologies

6. Motorola 13. Nokia

7. Qualcomm 14. Sun Microsystems

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Hardware FieldHardware FieldComputer manufacturers:

IBM is one of the larger companies with more

than 386,000 employees and annual revenue of

$98+ billion.

Spawns start-up companies that take advantage of

rapid changes in technology like wireless

communications, networking, multimedia, fiber

optics, recycling and green computing. Theyoften offer incentives to fresh graduates to join

their firms

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Software FieldSoftware FieldInvolves designing and developing software like OS,

utility programs, business, graphics, multimedia, home,

personal, educational and entertainment software. Also

ne wor ng so ware, so ware eve opmen oo s,

Internet and Web page authoring software.

Some specialize in a particular types, others like Microsoft,

produce and sell many types of software

Job titles consists of:

1. Project Leader or Project manager

2. Programmer or Developer

3. Technical Lead

4. Software Engineer

5. Computer Scientist

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Software FieldSoftware FieldJob titles consists of:

1. Project Leader or Project manager analyzes

software requirements, designs software solutions and

oversees so tware eve opment

2. Programmer or Developer writes and tests

computer programs. The later refers to Web and Internet

programmers.

3. Technical Lead guides the design, development and

maintenance tasks and is the interface between

ro rammer and mana ement.

4. Software Engineer designs and develops software

5. Computer Scientist uses their theoretical educationalbackground to research, invent, develop innovative

solutions to complex software requirements or problems

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Software FieldSoftware FieldLeading Software Companies1. Adobe Systems 8. Apple

2. BMC 9. Computer Associates

3. IBM 10. Intuit

4. McAfee 11. Microsoft

5. Novell 12. Oracle

6. RealNetworks 13. Red Hat

7. Sybase 14. Symantec

The largest software company is Microsoft with91,000 employees and annual revenue of $60

billion.

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Service and RepairService and Repair

Providespreventive maintenance, componentinstallation, and repair services.

1. Service technician

2. Repair person

3. Repair Technician

4. Computer technician

All of them perform the same responsibilities

provided aboveMust possess a strong background in electronics.

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Service and RepairService and RepairSome companies like Dell and HP offer training

for certification on behalf of certifying

com anies.

Hardware manufacturers include diagnostic

software in their computers to assist

technicians in their work.

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SalesSalesComputer salespeople must possess the ff:

1. General understanding of computers and specific

knowledge on product/s they are selling.

2. Strong people skills like keen listening abilities and

superior oral communication skills.

3. Able to determine a buyers needs and match these to

correct hardware and software.

4. Has a thorough understanding of available products

.

jargon.

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SalesSalesSome computer salesperson work directly for computermanufacturers and software developers but others

work for resellers and retailers like:

. es uy

2. OfficeMax

3. Office Depot

4. Staples

Retail stores are often entry level jobs of students in the

Com uter Science fields

Salespersons are paid based on volume sales and

commission.

More experienced salespersons are among the highly paid

employees in the company.

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Education and TrainingEducation and TrainingComputer educators and corporate trainees

teach students and employees how to:

1. Use software

2. Design and develop systems

3. Write programs

4. Perform other computer-related activities

5. Computer ethics

shortage because most of them have moved

to private industry with the promise of higherpay.

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ConsultingConsultingy An IT consultant draws upon his or her expertise

in a specialized area of computers and provides

computer services to clients.

y arge enterprises o ten ire teams o consu tants to

offer advice about technology-related concerns

y Areas with high demand on Qualified consultants:

1. Computer selection

2. Information systems Design

3. Communications

4. Hardware and Software Configuration

5. Network design, installation

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ComputerComputer--related courses in Collegerelated courses in College

y Three broad disciplines in higher education provides the

entry level to employees to the industry

1. Computer Information Systems(CIS) or

n orma on ec no ogy eac es ec n ca

knowledge and skills and focus on how to apply these

skills. Some schools offer the course as

Management Information Systems or Management

Information Technology main difference is the ratio

of business courses to computer courses which is

.

2. Computer Science(CS) stresses the theoretical

side of programming and operating systems3. Computer Engineering(CE) teaches how to

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ComputerComputer--related courses in Collegerelated courses in College1. CIS or IT additional skills to possess

9 Excellent people skills

9 Keen understanding of business operations

and or anizational behaviour

9 Ability to work in teams

9 Solid presentation skills

Entry Level job titles for graduates are:

Desktop/mobile application programmer,

Computer/mobile security specialist, Database analyst,

E-commerce director, Graphic designer/illustrator,IT consultant, Network security administrator,

Storage administrator/analyst, Systems analyst,

Web software developer

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ComputerComputer--related courses in Collegerelated courses in College2. CS students are also required to take:

9 Higher level mathematics like Calculus andPhysics

ntry- eve jo tit es:

Software Engineer

Storage administrator/analyst

Systems programmer

Di ital forensics examiner

IT consultant

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ComputerComputer--related courses in Collegerelated courses in College3. Computer Engineering(CE)

Students are also required to take several

higher level mathematics like Calculus, at least

engineering subjects.

Entry level job titles:

Software engineer

Network security administrator

Computer hardware designerNew hardware tester

It Consultant

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Methods to be updated on IndustryMethods to be updated on Industry

trends and technologiestrends and technologiesy Join professional organizations and personal networks

(influential organizations = ACM, AITP)

y Seek professional growth and continuing educational

activities(many organizations offer CBT or WBT; trade

shows =CES, Consumer Electronics Show)

y Read Industry Publications and their Websites

regu ar y ompu erwor , n o or , agaz ne,

World)

y Avail of CERTIFICATIONS

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Certification ProgramsCertification Programs

y NEXT Meeting

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CertificationCertificationy A process of verifying the technical knowledge

of an individual who has demonstrated

competence in a particular area.

y Demonstrates the mastery of a skill set and

knowledge base in a specific IT area.

y Benefits Derived

1. Enhanced Employment Opportunity

2. Credibilit amon eers Personal

achievement

3. Salary increase

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Factors to consider in selecting aFactors to consider in selecting aCertificationCertificationy Expenses involved to obtain certification

y Renewal requirements

y Employment projections

Certifications sought by job listing

y Personal Interests

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Application Software CertificationsApplication Software Certificationsy For teachers, sales representatives, corporate trainers, desktop

publishers/illustrators, graphic designers/illustrators, help deskspecialists, office managers/workers

Certification Expertise/Skills tested

MCAS=Microsoft Certified

Application Specialist

skills in MS Office 2007 and Windows Vista

MCAP=Microsoft Certified

Application Professional

Advanced skills in MS Office 2007 in industry

applications like budget, presentations & collaboration

MCDST=Microsoft

Desktop Support

Technician

Skills on solving problems with prgs. that run on

Windows & its OS.

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o e ert e ssoc ate xpert se on var ety o o e so tware e as an

Dreamweaver

Adobe Certified Expert Expertise on Adobe software usageAdobe Certified Instructor Ability to provide instruction on Adobe Software

IBM Certified Professional

for Lotus Software

Knowledge on Lotus programs

Operating System CertificationsOperating System CertificationsCertification Technical Expertise/Skills tested

MCTS=Microsoft Certified

Technology Specialist

Expertise in specialized area like Windows, Windows

Mobile, Embedded CE and .NET environments

ove erti ie

Linux Professional

xpertise in insta ing, managing, trou es ooting t e

LINUX OS

(RHCE)=Red Hat Certified

Engineer

Skills of setting up, administering network services &

security admin of LINUX OS

(RHCT)=Red Hat Certified

Technician

Basic knowledge of setting up and managing LINUX OS

(SCSA)=Sun Certified Knowledge on administering the SOLARIS OS

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IBM Certified Specialist Knowledge of AIX OS and network security


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Programmer/developer CertificationsProgrammer/developer CertificationsCertification Technical Expertise/Skills tested

CSDA=Certified Software

Development Associate

Basic knowledge of software development process and

tools by IEEE Computer SocietyCSDP=Certified Software

Development Professional

Advanced knowledge of software development process

and tools

IBM Certified Solution

Developer

Knowledge of developing XML applications and Web

Services

MCPD=Microsoft Certified

Professional Developer

Knowledge of developing Windows-based applications in

Visual Studio suite and .NET framework

SCEA=Sun Certified

Enterprise Architect

Knowledge on creating and maintaining J2EE

applications

SCJD=Sun Certified java Advanced Knowledge of Java programming language

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eve oper

SCJP=Sun Certified Java

Programmer

Knowledge of java programming language

SCMAD=Sun Certified

Mobile Application

Developer

Knowledge of using java to create applications for

mobile devices like smart phones

BibliographyBibliography

y Peter Nortons Introduction toth

www.mhhe.com/peternorton

y Discovering Computers 2010

Shelly Cashman Series

visit www.scite.com/dc2010

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BibliographyBibliography

y Peter Nortons Introduction toth

y Discovering Computers 2010

Living in a Digital World

visit www.scite.com/dc2010

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Midterm Quiz:Midterm Quiz:

y August 12, 2011 Friday

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y Topics:

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