Intro to Information Technology

Webmaster

A webmaster is also called a web architect or web developer, is a person responsible for maintaining one or many websites. The duties of the webmaster may include ensuring that the web servers, software and hardware are operating accurately, designing the website, generating and revising web pages, reply the user comments, and examining traffic through the site. Webmasters must also be well-versed in Web transaction software, payment-processing software, and security software.

Computer Support Speacialist

At all the places that have the computers like schools, institutes, security departments factories or workshops, the services of a computer support specialist is required to ensure that the systems are in working order, to develop and implement new hardware and software solutions and to train people at work.A computer support specialist enjoys a diverse working environment. On average, they works 45 hours a week, though his services may be required on weekends as well.

Technical writer

A technical writer and also called a technical communicator is a professional writer who designs, creates, and maintains technical documentation. This documentation includes online help, user guides, white papers, design specifications, system manuals, and other documents.Technical writing may be on any subject that requires explanation to a particular audience. A technical writer is not usually a subject matter expert (SME), but possesses and applies expertise to interview SMEs and conduct research necessary to produce accurate, comprehensive documents. Companies, governments, and other institutions typically hire technical writers not for expertise in a particular subject, but for expertise in technical writing, i.e., their ability to gather information, analyze subject and audience and produce clear documentation.

Software engineer

Software engineering is a profession dedicated to designing, implementing, and modifying software so that the software are higher quality, more affordable, maintainable, and faster to build. It is a "systematic approach to the analysis, design, assessment, implementation, test, maintenance and reengineering of software, that is, the application of engineering to software."

Network Administrator

A network administrator is a person responsible for the maintenance of computer hardware and software that comprises a computer network. This normally includes deploying, configuring, maintaining as well as monitoring active network equipment. A related role is that of the network specialist, or network analyst, who concentrates on networkdesign and security.

Database Administrator

A database administrator is a person responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance and repair of an organization's database. They are also known by the titles Database Coordinator as well as Database Programmer, and is closely related to the Database Analyst, Database Modeler, Programmer Analyst, and Systems Manager. The role includes the development and design of database strategies, monitoring and improving database performance and capacity, and planning for future expansion requirements. Employing organizations may require that a database administrator have a certification or degree for database systems.

System Analyst

A systems analyst researches problems, plans solutions, recommends software and systems, and coordinates development to meet business or other requirements. They will be familiar with multiple variety of programming languages, operating systems, and computer hardware platforms. Because they often write user requests into technical specifications, the systems analysts are the liaisons between vendors and information technology professionals. They may be responsible for developing cost analysis, design considerations, and implementation time-lines.

Programmer

A programmer is someone who writes computer software. The term computer programmer can refer to a specialist in one area of computer programming or to a generalist who writes code for many kinds of software. One who practices or professes a formal approach to programming may also be known as a programmer analyst. The term programmer can be used to refer to a software developer, software engineer, computer scientist, or software analyst.