Saturday, January 22, 2011

Careers in IT

Webmaster
* An individual who manages a Web site. Depending on the size of the site, the Webmaster might be responsible for any of the following:

  • Making sure that the Web server hardware and software is running properly


  • Designing the Web site



  • Creating and updating Web pages



  • Replying to user feedback




  • Creating CGI scripts



  • Monitoring traffic through the site.  


  • Computer Support Specialist
    * Help people use computers. When something goes wrong, support specialists figure out why. Then, they try to fix it.Those who provide help over the phone, via online chat or email, are called help desk technicians.

      
     Technical Writer 
    *A technical writer is often tasked with writing documentation that explains technical issues in ways that non-technical people can understand. A technical writer might be responsible for writing the how-to manual for a software application. Technical writers are often copy writers and vice-versa.
    Software Engineer 
    * A software engineer is a licensed professional engineer who is schooled and skilled in the application of engineering discipline to the creation of software. A software engineer is often confused with a programmer, but the two are vastly different disciplines. While a programmer creates the codes that make a program run, a software engineer creates the designs the programmer implements.


    Network Administrator
    * Network administrators, also known as network admins or network engineers, are charged with the responsibility of building, monitoring and performing maintenance on the components that make up computer networks. They configure, deploy, maintain, and monitor computer networks, ensuring smooth and efficient operation.


    Data Administrator 
    *A person who coordinates activities within the data administration department.

     
    System Analyst 
    *A programmer or consultant who designs and manages the development of business applications. Typically, systems analysts are more involved in design issues than in day-to-day coding. However, systems analyst is a somewhat arbitrary title, so different companies define the role differently.  



    Programmer
    * a person who designs and writes and tests computer programs

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