Oh what tomorrow will bring The today and future of jobs in technology by Jason Medico CS-1030-010-F12 K. Goulding.

Oh what tomorrow will bring Oh what tomorrow will bring The today and future of jobs in technologyThe today and future of jobs in technology

by Jason Medicoby Jason Medico

CS-1030-010-F12CS-1030-010-F12K. GouldingK. Goulding

Opportunities are limitlessOpportunities are limitless

Computer and Information System Computer and Information System managementmanagement

Computer ScientistComputer Scientist Computer ProgrammerComputer Programmer Computer Systems Analyst Computer Systems Analyst Database administrator Database administrator Software EngineerSoftware Engineer

Computer and Information Systems Computer and Information Systems ManagementManagement

They require a minimum of a They require a minimum of a bachelors degree in Computer bachelors degree in Computer Science. MBAs are preferred with an Science. MBAs are preferred with an emphasis in information systems.emphasis in information systems.

They can either work for a company They can either work for a company directly or they can consultdirectly or they can consult

They work with a companies They work with a companies executives to discuss goals in the executives to discuss goals in the area of IT for that company area of IT for that company

They create and implement plans to They create and implement plans to achieve the goals and make achieve the goals and make recommendations for company recommendations for company technology. technology.

They oversee the development and They oversee the development and implementation of technology within implementation of technology within the company and ensure that the the company and ensure that the systems run properly systems run properly

They are quick thinkers and heavily They are quick thinkers and heavily relied upon to solve technological relied upon to solve technological problems. problems.

Computer ScientistComputer Scientist Usually they have a PhD in Usually they have a PhD in

computer Sciencescomputer Sciences They work for all kinds of They work for all kinds of

companies, such as companies, such as government, airlines, government, airlines, corporations, and corporations, and sometimes they are sometimes they are entrepreneurs. entrepreneurs.

They invent new They invent new technology, or they find technology, or they find new ways to implement new ways to implement existing technology. existing technology.

They do heavy amounts of They do heavy amounts of research research

Computer ProgrammerComputer Programmer They usually have a bachelors in Computer Science with an emphasis on They usually have a bachelors in Computer Science with an emphasis on

programming programming Create, test, and modify codeCreate, test, and modify code They work with developers to write specific softwareThey work with developers to write specific software Are able to develop software that stores data, calculates, renders images, Are able to develop software that stores data, calculates, renders images,

interacts etc. interacts etc. They are fluent in multiple programming languages (i.e. C++, C#, Java, They are fluent in multiple programming languages (i.e. C++, C#, Java,

etc) etc) They are literally on the cutting edge of technologyThey are literally on the cutting edge of technology

Computer Systems AnalystComputer Systems Analyst

They typically have a minimum of a Bachelor’s in CS. A lot of employers They typically have a minimum of a Bachelor’s in CS. A lot of employers with specialty services will require an advanced Masters degree with specialty services will require an advanced Masters degree

They work with companies to optimize networks and systems softwareThey work with companies to optimize networks and systems software They consult with management on better ways to utilize existing They consult with management on better ways to utilize existing

technologytechnology They plan and implement new software and technologyThey plan and implement new software and technology They network different computer systems They network different computer systems They test, troubleshoot, and debug existing systemsThey test, troubleshoot, and debug existing systems

Database AdministratorDatabase Administrator They usually require a Bachelor’s They usually require a Bachelor’s

degree in CS degree in CS They are charged with handling They are charged with handling

stored information on databases stored information on databases They are responsible for coming They are responsible for coming

up with different ways to access, up with different ways to access, store, network, and analyze data store, network, and analyze data within a database. within a database.

They deal with data migration and They deal with data migration and integrationintegration

They are responsible for ensuring They are responsible for ensuring the security of company the security of company information and work with information and work with network administrators to ensure network administrators to ensure the safety and security of the safety and security of company information and company information and programs. programs.

Software EngineerSoftware EngineerThey usually require a Bachelor’s degreeThey usually require a Bachelor’s degree They deal more with the design of They deal more with the design of

applications, video game software, applications, video game software, network systems software, operating network systems software, operating systems software systems software

They work within existing hardware They work within existing hardware limitations to ensure optimal limitations to ensure optimal application efficiency application efficiency

They have a firm understanding of They have a firm understanding of multiple computer languages and can multiple computer languages and can program in many of them program in many of them

They understand network systems and They understand network systems and how they integrate with applications how they integrate with applications

They are expected to maintain They are expected to maintain understanding of current technology understanding of current technology software and information. (i.e. software and information. (i.e. certifications etc) certifications etc)

I’ve heard rumorsI’ve heard rumors CS is a lot of work for CS is a lot of work for

not a whole lot of pay not a whole lot of pay The market is The market is

flooded and I’ll never flooded and I’ll never find a job find a job

With all this With all this technology already technology already what kind of future is what kind of future is there? there?

Folks, nothing could be Folks, nothing could be further from the further from the

truth!truth!

Show me the money!Show me the money!

Here is what the U.S. Dept. of Labor Here is what the U.S. Dept. of Labor Services has to say on the subject. Services has to say on the subject.

Quick Facts: Computer and Information Systems ManagersQuick Facts: Computer and Information Systems Managers2010 Median Pay2010 Median Pay$115,780 per year $55.67 per hour$115,780 per year $55.67 per hour

Quick Facts: Computer and Information Research ScientistsQuick Facts: Computer and Information Research Scientists2010 Median Pay2010 Median Pay$100,660 per year $100,660 per year $48.39 per hour $48.39 per hour

Quick Facts: Computer ProgrammersQuick Facts: Computer Programmers2010 Median Pay2010 Median Pay$71,380 per $71,380 per year 34.32 per hour year 34.32 per hour

Quick Facts: Computer Systems AnalystsQuick Facts: Computer Systems Analysts2010 Median Pay2010 Median Pay$77,740 per $77,740 per year $37.38 per hour year $37.38 per hour

Quick Facts: Network and Computer Systems AdministratorsQuick Facts: Network and Computer Systems Administrators2010 Median Pay2010 Median Pay$69,160 per year 33.25 per hour $69,160 per year 33.25 per hour

Quick Facts: Software Developers2010 Median PayQuick Facts: Software Developers2010 Median Pay$90,530 $90,530 per year 43.52 per hour per year 43.52 per hour

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United States Department of Labor United States Department of Labor http://www.dol.gov/http://www.dol.gov/

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