Different types of Information Technology Careers

Because there are so many different types of computer careers, skills and specializations the list is a general umbrella list of computer careers.

Database Administrator is responsible for the planning, implementation, configuration, and administration of relational database management systems.

Database Analyst is responsible for designing and developing an organization's data flow model and database architecture (set up).

Hardware Engineer is responsible for the specification and design of a computer and communication hardware workings.

Help Desk Technician is responsible primarily for supporting end-user software applications in person and on the telephone.

Information Systems Manager is responsible for managing an organization's overall internal information technology architecture (set up). IS managers (also called IT managers, for Information Technology) are responsible for the day-to-day management of an organization's information systems, including databases, operating systems, networks, technical support, and computers and server maintenance.

Internetworking Engineer (also called an Internet Engineer) for short is responsible for managing and maintaining the networking architecture for an organization's web site and Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity.

Multimedia Developer is responsible for developing quality media content for the World Wide Web. Multimedia developers use programming and development tools like Macromedia Flash and Dreamweaver to build interactive content for a computer-based training module, software demo or for consumers.

Network Administrator are responsible for managing and maintaining an organization's Local Area Network (LAN).

Network Engineer are responsible for the planning, design, and implementation of Local and Wide Area Networks (LANs and WANs).

Network Security Analyst are responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining an organization's network and computer security policies.

PC Support Specialist are responsible for assisting end-users, either remotely or in person, with personal computer maintenance, troubleshooting, and management.

Programmer/Analyst are responsible for designing and implementing computer information systems, and for using computer programming languages to write software applications for those systems.

Programmer are responsible for developing computer programs which allow end-users to interface directly with computer operating systems and hardware.

Software Engineer are responsible for designing and programming large-scale computer systems and applications.

Systems Analyst are responsible for researching, planning and recommending software and systems choices to meet an organization's business requirements.

System Administrator are responsible for managing an organization's computer and operating systems.

Technical Writers are responsible for authoring hardware and software documentation either for an organization's internal computer systems or for third-party vendors.

Web Programmers are responsible for designing and developing applications and scripts for the World Wide Web.

Webmasters are responsible for the implementation and administration of a World Wide Web site.

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Wikipedia Moves To San Francisco

St. Petersburg, Florida is losing Wikipedia.com to the west coast. Having just returned from the west coast of Florid I can't really blame them. As I drove to different cities on the west coast I often found it difficult to locate wifi services. There are not any major technology corporations that can help Wikipedia move forward.

San Francisco has remained one of the biggies for the high-tech economy which was the reason Florence Devouard, chair of the Wikimedia Foundation listed as the primary reason behind the relocation.

"San Francisco is the center of high-tech in the United States and will give the foundation access to a rich array of resources," said Florence Devouard.

While Wikimedia Foundation's goal is to provide free online information, their press release stated that the valuable resources include “best-in-breed online talent.” The statement hints at the notion they are seeking to increase their staff from six full-time employees by searching Bay area 'top-tier universities'.