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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:
JobTitle Function Degree
Required
Annual Salary
Range ($)
Computer games
designer/program
Designs computer games,
develops the appropriate
BSCS or
Software Engg
49,000 to
107,000
Computer
scientist
Researches, invents,
develops innovative
solutions to complex
software requirements
BSCS, MSCS
or BS in Engg
55,000 to
144,000
Database analyst Uses data modelling
techniques and tools to
analyze, tune and specify
BSIT or BSCS 30,000 to
131,000
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data usage in an
application area
Desktop or mobileapplication
programmer/devel
oper
Converts system designinto appropriate computer
language
BSIT or itsAssociates
41,000 to120,000
epartment o s an a aries in ystemepartment o s an a aries in ystem
Development and Programming:Development and Programming:
JobTitle Function Degree
Required
Annual Salary
Range ($)
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
JobTitle Function Degree
Required
Annual Salary
Range ($)
Webmaster/Web
administrator
Oversees Website & its
performance. Creates them
BSIT 35,000 to
108,000
Database
Administrator
Creates, maintains the data
dictionary, monitors Dbase
performance
BSIT 61,000 to
105,000
Desktop
publisher/compos
itor
Formats, combines text &
graphics to produce
publication-ready materials
BS in Graphics
Design or
Communicatio
ns
28,000 to
59,000
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g ta orens cs
examiner
o ects anayzes
evidence found on
networks and computers
, to
125,000
Web Designer Develops graphical content
using Photoshop, Flash, or
multimedia tools
BSIT 32,000 to
94,000
IT Department Jobs and Salaries in SystemIT Department Jobs and Salaries in System
Technical ServicesTechnical Services
JobTitle Function Degree
Required
Annual Salary
Range ($)
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
JobTitle Function Degree
Required
Annual Salary
Range ($)
Computer
Operator
Performs equipment
related activities like
BSIT or its
associates
25,000 to
58,000
running jobs, backups and
restorations
Data
Communications
analyst
Installs, monitors and
maintains internet/WAN
connections
BSIT, BSEE 36,000 to
113,000
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IT Department Jobs and Salaries in TrainingIT Department Jobs and Salaries in Training
JobTitle Function Degree
Required
Annual Salary
Range ($)
Instructor Teaches IT skills MSIT, MSCS,
MSCE
37,000 to
182,000
Corporate
trainer
Teaches employees on how
to use computer resources
BSIT, BSCS 43,000 to
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
JobTitle Function Degree
Required
Annual Salary
Range ($)
Chief security
officer(CSO)
Responsible for physical
security both property and
BSIT, BSCS 106,000 to
217,000
people
Security
Specialists
Security of data and
information in storage
devices
BSIT, BSCS 48,000 to
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.
Supports the centralized computer operating
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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
.
y Topics:
System Unit
Careers in the Computer Industry
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