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ITC Lesson 2 - Computing Profession

The document discusses the computing profession and various fields that require computer professionals, including management, system development and programming, technical services, operations, training, and security. It describes common roles within each field such as chief information officer, computer programmer, database administrator, computer operator, corporate trainer, and network security administrator. The roles generally involve directing technology planning, designing and developing software and systems, maintaining hardware and networks, operating computer equipment, providing training, and enforcing security policies.

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ITC Lesson 2 - Computing Profession

The document discusses the computing profession and various fields that require computer professionals, including management, system development and programming, technical services, operations, training, and security. It describes common roles within each field such as chief information officer, computer programmer, database administrator, computer operator, corporate trainer, and network security administrator. The roles generally involve directing technology planning, designing and developing software and systems, maintaining hardware and networks, operating computer equipment, providing training, and enforcing security policies.

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Computing

Profession
Lesson 2
Computing Profession

Profession
❑a vocation requiring a high level of
education and practical experience in
the field.
❑a paid occupation, especially one that
involves prolonged training and a formal
qualification
Computing Profession

Computer/Computing Professional
❑a career in an Information Technology
(IT) field
❑a person who has an extensive
knowledge in the area of computing
Fields that Require Computer
Professionals

1. Management
2. System Development & Programming
3. Technical Services
4. Operations
5. Training
6. Security
Fields that Require Computer
Professionals

Management
❑The role of Computing Professional in
this field is directing the planning,
research, development, evaluation and
integration of technology.
Management

❑ Chief Information Officer


- directs the company’s information service &
communication functions

❑ E-Commerce Director
- supervises the development and executing of
the E-Commerce system & marketing division
Management

❑ Wireless Network Administrators


- install, configure & maintain the
company’s network & internet
system & identifies & resolves
connectivity issues
Management

❑ Wireless Network Administrators


- install, configure & maintain the
company’s network & internet system
& identifies & resolves connectivity
issues
Management

❑ Project Manager
- oversees all assigned project, allocate
resources, selects team, performs
analysis & program task
Fields that Require Computer
Professionals

System Development & Programming


- The role of system developer &
programmer includes analysis,
designing, developing & implementing
new information technology, maintaining
& improving existing systems
System Development & Programming

❑ Computer Programmer
- designs & develop systems using
an appropriate computer language
such as C, Visual Basic, & Java
System Development & Programming

❑Computer Scientist
- makes research, invents, &
develops innovations & solutions
to complex software requirements
or problems
System Development & Programming

❑ Database Analyst
- models techniques & tools to analyze, tune, &
specify data usage within an application area
❑ Software Engineer
- specifies, designs, implements, tests &
documents high quality software in a variety of
fields including robotics & operation system
System Development & Programming

❑System Analyst
- works closely with users to analyze their
requirements, designs & develops new
information system, & incorporates new
technologies
System Development & Programming

❑System Programmer
- installs & maintains operating system
software & provides technical support
to the programming staff
System Development & Programming

❑Technical Leader
- guides the designer & the developer,
serves as an interface between a
programmer/developer & the
management
System Development & Programming

❑Technical Writer
- works with the analyst, the
programmer, & the user to create
system documentation & user
materials
Fields that Require Computer
Professionals

Technical Services
- The role of this professional includes
evaluation & integration of new
technologies, administering &
organization of data resources, &
supporting the centralized computer
operating system & server.
Technical Services

❑Computer Technician
- install, maintain & repair hardware, upgrade
& configure software & troubleshoot hardware
problems
❑Database Administrator
- creates & maintains the data dictionary &
monitors database performances
Technical Services

❑Storage Administrator
- installs, maintains & upgrades storage
systems, also analyzes organizations’ storage
needs
❑Web Administrator
- maintains the organization’s website, create
web pages, & oversees website performance
Fields that Require Computer
Professionals

Operations
- This include operating the
centralized computer equipment &
administering the network including
data & voice communication.
Operations

❑Computer Operator
- performs equipment related activities
such as monitoring performance running
jobs, keeping backups, & restoring data
Operations

❑Data Communication Analyst


- installs & monitors communication
equipment software & maintains internet
WAN connections
Fields that Require Computer
Professionals

Training
- This includes training & teaching employees
how to use components of the information
system & answer specific question.
- Corporate Trainer, Computer Instructor,
Help Desk Specialist
Fields that Require Computer
Professionals

Security
- This includes developing & enforcing
policies that are designed to safeguard an
organization’s data & information from
unauthorized users
- Chief Security Officer, Network Security
Administrator, Computer Security Specialist

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