Information Technology Careers

SCOOP - Spring 2005

Ali Sareea
I/T Leader - Global Decision Support

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 Agenda

• About GE

• I/T Career Success

• Sample Career Paths

• Entry Level Opportunities

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 We are a Global Technology, Services and
Financial Solutions company going where very
few can follow…

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digitization, key area of growth for GE

“Digitization has made GE faster and allows

us to constantly measure what we do.
Metrics – especially those 10 to 15 critical
measurements that leaders need to run their
businesses – are now online, real-time and
shared by all.”

Jeff Immelt,
2001 Annual Report Letter to Shareholders

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IT Evolution
Technology Systems Process

Technical Process
ProcessChange
Change
Technical Analyst
Integrator Analyst
Integrator
Business
Systems
Partner Systems
Integrator
Integrator
Functional
Functional
Analyst
Analyst
Service
Systems
Systems
Specialist
Specialist

Support Technical
Technical
Specialist
Specialist

Project Management

Integration of ERP Integrator; Process Flow,

Today: technologies Multiple Systems Integration, Speed

Mainframe
In the past: Programmer Manufacturing,
Client Server Finance

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Skills that will enable you to Succeed & Advance

Software Project Management

Development

Change in
Today’s IT Roles
Perception

Process Technical
Change Background

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post-program career paths
An accelerated path to IT leadership

Mandy Noschese
Role: Chief Information Officer
Commercial Equipment Finance
Danbury, CT

Quality Leader VP – Oracle Integration

Commercial Equipment Finance GE Capital
Danbury, CT Danbury, CT
Manager - Human Resources VP - eBusiness
Systems NBC, New York,
GE Corporate NY
Fairfield, CT

Senior Systems Analyst - Project Leader - Client

Financial/Operational Reporting Servicing & Credit &
GE Capital - RFS Collections
Stamford, CT GE Capital - RFS
Stamford, CT
IMLP Systems Analyst
GE Aerospace GE Medical Systems
Burlington, VT Paris, France

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 Full-Time Entry Paths
Communications Leadership
Development Program (CLDP)Information Management
Edison Engineering Leadership Program
Development (IMLP)
Program (EEDP)

Financial Management Operations Managemen

Program Leadership
(FMP) Program (OMLP)

Commercial Leadership
Human Resources Program (CLP)
Leadership Program
(HRLP)
Business-Specific Leadership Programs
Business-Specific Positions
(See www.gecareers.com for more information)

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IT leaders of the future
3 Key Areas of Development

IMLP Designed to develop the following skill sets:

technical business leadership

aptitude acumen abilities

Meeting the future IT leadership needs

of GE’s diverse businesses

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a global program with a track record
Join a program with a worldwide network
• One of GE’s 7 Corporate Leadership Programs
• Founded in 1980… and Growing
• 400+ Program Members Worldwide
• Enter Via Internship or Full-Time Program Hire
• Many U.S. Locations; Assignment Opportunities Across the Country

Mid-West South/South East North East

Chicago, IL Raleigh-Durham, NC Fairfield, CT
Overland Park, KS Richmond, VA Danbury, CT
Minneapolis, MN Lynchburg, VA Stamford, CT
Cincinnati, OH Salem, VA Plainville, CT
Cleveland, OH Atlanta, GA Hartford, CT
Louisville, KY Greenville, SC New York, NY
Ft. Wayne, IN Charlottesville, VA Albany, NY
Erie, PA Ft. Myers, FL Cherry Hill, NJ
Milwaukee, WI Pittsfield, MA
Ottawa, IL Lynn, MA
Houston, TX Worcester, MA
Phoenix, AZ Gaithersburg, MD
San Rafael, GA Philadelphia Area
Portland, OR Schenectady, NY
Seattle, WA
A number of GE businesses also have locations in Europe and Asia

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real jobs, real responsibilities

Rotational Elements: Areas of Focus:

• Product Development
• Challenging Work with
• Six Sigma Projects
Defined Deliverables
• Quality Systems
and Visible Impact
• Financial Sector Systems
• Experiences with • Telecommunications
Distinct Technical • Project Management
Applications and • Manufacturing Systems
Solutions • Process
• Re-engineering
• Coaching/Feedback
• e-Business/ Web
• Sr. Level Development
Visibility/Exposure • Infrastructure Management
• Customer Interaction

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rotations as unique as you
Nicole, GE Capital
• IMLP Intern – Plainville, CT
• Networking – Dallas, TX
• Internet/Intranet – Trevose, PA
• Client/Server DB Analyst – Raleigh, NC
• Database/Data Warehousing Specialist, Danbury, CT

Lisa, GE Consumer Products

• Inventory Control Implementation Team – Cleveland, OH
• Catalog Developer – Cleveland, OH
• Project Leader – United Kingdom
• e-Commerce – Cleveland, OH

Erik, Industrial Systems

• Internship - Microsoft Exchange Rollout ‘96
• Internship – Intranet Webmaster ’97
• Clarify Post Sales Service – Plainville, CT
• Y2K Remediation – Plainville, CT
• Manufacturing Execution System Project Leader

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IMLP Pipeline - Internships
Internships are one of the best ways to
experience GE and gain challenging,
hands-on IT experiences:

• E-Business
• Web Design
• New Product Introduction
• Networking Design
• Systems Integration
• Performance evaluations
• Can lead to IMLP Offer

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continuous learning throughout your career
IT competencies
Technical Project Business Leadership Global Strategy Business
Foundation Management Acumen Partner

Sr. Leaders
IT development • Advanced Crotonville
EIMP Courses:
• MDC
• Business Projects • BMC
IMLP • Leadership Forum • EDC
• Coursework •
• Classroom Training High Business Impact
• Team or Project •
• Coursework Total Ownership of
Leadership Assignments
• Cross-Functional • Broad Business
Rotations • Wide Network of
Development Personal Contacts
• Honing Technical Skills • Exposure To
• Stretch Job Assignments Significant Role
• Substantive Early Models
Leadership

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candidate profile
Attributes that will enable you to
succeed and advance

• Sharp Business Acumen & Leadership Skills

• Strong Interest in IT Applications
• Change Orientation
• High Academic Achievement
• Solid Analytic Abilities (Solution Planning &
Delivery)

Bachelors Degree in one of the following majors:

• Computer Science / MIS
• Math / Quantitative Analysis
• Engineering
• Finance with minor in Computer Science and/or
relevant experience

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recruiting process
A two-step hiring process…

Resume Pre- Campus

Screen Interviews Decision

Business Matching Process Student

Needs Needs

Site
Site Visit
Interviews & Decision
Invitation
Tour

Offer

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become an IT leader,
join GE!

• Information Technology drives the business

• Opportunity for unparalleled training and career

growth

• Cross-functional and rotational structure

• Culture that recognizes and rewards excellence

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 gecareers.com

GE @ IU

Internship Fair
Union Alumni Hall on Feb. 3rd from 10-3.

GE Intern Night
Feb. 14th.

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