Careers Options in Computer Science and Information Technology

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Careers Options in Computer Science and
Information Technology
Chitra Sood Subhaga Shanbhag Namita Sandal
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The Digital Opportunity
Huge Growth Potential !

• What is so exciting about the IT industry?

Global Market (USD billion) 2002 2003 2006 2009 2012
IT 392 441 625 854 1,193
ITeS 792 1,838 1,213 1,633 2,198
Manpower Requirements-INDIA (Millions) 2002 2003 2006 2009 2012
IT export services 0.17 0.21 0.29 0.48 0.97
IT enabled services 0.11 0.16 0.38 1.00 2.72
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Women and IT

• Reflect current and future users of products
• Challenge status quo
• Attract the best talent

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What does a career in IT mean

• Preparing for a career in information technology
  is a function of multiple sub routines. You will
  have to decide on the right algorithm

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IT Career Landscape
Network Systems Data Communication
Analysts
Computer Support Specialists
Database Administrators
Software Engineers
Hardware Engineers
Technical Support
Sales Marketing
Application Development
Systems Development
Product Design
Customer Support
Industry Verticals
Localization
Enterprise Support
OEM
Program Mgt.
Product Support
Customer Service
Software Development
Software Testing
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Software Engineers
Program Management
Product Design
Localization
Software Development
Software Testing

• Designs the visual and functional front end user
  experience
• Defines new products aspects and overseas
  development
• Writes code and translates the product vision to
  reality
• The customer defendant in the product team

End User
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Tech Support

• Set of knowledgeable people Assisting the users
  of computer hardware and Software products
• Types of Support
• On Site Support
• Phone/Web Support

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Tech Support -Environment
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Support Skills

• Love for technology
• Passion for helping customers
• Functional and Domain knowledge
• Very good analytical ability to trouble shoot
• Creativity to solve technical problems

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Job roles

• Trainee Engineer
• Support Roles
• Support Engineer
• Technical Lead
• Escalation Engineer
• Content Developer
• Beta Support
• Management Roles
• Team Manager
• Group Manager

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Sales Marketing

• Sales
• Presales
• Post Sales
• Developer Evangelism
• Marketing

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Not surprisingly, some of the worlds best
companies in the region start to realize the
importance of female talent..
CEO Chairman of IBM Were diverse by design,
not mandate To win in this business, we need the
best people the world has to offer.
Former Chairman CEO of Kodak Many of Kodaks
customers are women. It is natural for Kodak to
hire female employees who can see the world
through the eyes of women customers and build
networks with them.
Chairman CEO of LG Womens creativity and
flexibility is required for the next generation
businesses
CEO of HP Women are an integral source of
management talent.
Chairman of GM It is imperative that companies
help women employees use their capabilities to a
maximum extent in order to succeed in the global
market.
Chairman CEO of Samsung Women labor force is
critical for the company to survive. Its now no
choice.
Source McKinsey Harvard Business Review News
Clipping Catalyst
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Closing thoughts

• Love what you do
• Enjoy thrill of challenge
• Success is getting what you want
• Network

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Questions?
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Thank You