Introduction to Computing

INTCOMP
 --- NEXT PAGE ---

SECTION II
Computing Company
Computer Profession
CHAPTER 1

Computing Company and Job Opportunities

This chapter covers discussions on Computing Company and Job Opportunities for CS/IT graduates. It
contains the definition and sample of a Computing Company and what will be their Profession after taking
the CS/IT courses.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME(S)

- Discuss what is Computing Company.
- Enumerate the top Largest Information Technology Companies 2019
- Discuss the Role of the CS/IT Job Position for CS/IT graduates.

ENGAGE

COMPUTING COMPANY.

What is Computing Company?

The Information technology industry refers to the variety of industries involved in

creating computer hardware and computer networking infrastructures, developing computer
software, manufacturing computer components, and the means of providing information
technology services.
 Largest Information Technology Companies 2019

COMPANY CAPITAL PURPOSE COUNTRY EMPLOYEE

APPLE INC $933 billion Electronics Company USA 137,000

AMAZON $792 billion Computer Technology USA 840,400

Microsoft $543 billion Technology company USA 151,163

ALPHABET $754 billion Technology company USA 123,048

INC.

Samsung Tech. $344 billion Electronics Company Korea 290,000

INTEL Corp. $258 billion Electronics Company USA 160,000

CISCO System $209 billion Computer Technology USA 71,000

IBM $132 billion Computer Technology USA 352,600

FoxConn $66 billion Technology company Taiwan 1.3 million

Sony $51 billion Electronics Company Japan 114,400

Computer Profession.

1. Software/Application Developer

Responsible for designing, developing, running and testing various computer programs and
applications. They have a strong programming skill.
  Application Developer
 Applications Engineer
 Associate Developer
 Computer Programmer
 .NET Developer
 Programmer both junior and senior
 Programmer Analyst

2. Web Developer

Web developers design, create, and modify websites. They are responsible for designing,
creating, modifying and maintaining a user-friendly, stable website according to their client’s needs.
 Web Administrator
 Web Developer
 Webmaster

3. Animator/ Photo Editor/ Video Engineer

Animator responsibility is to create moving images that express stories or deliver information.
They labor with clients and creation team to create project goals, create storyboards, and design and
polish animations.

Video Engineer responsibility is to uses digital software to establish video and sound files into a
finish product. They possess both technical and creative skills to be able to create the vision of their
clients.

Photo editor’s responsibility is to supervise the photography that looks in a magazine,

newspapers and other publications that feature photography, they are the point person for communicating
and hiring photographers.

4. Database Administrator

Responsible for storing and organizing data or companies and/or customers. They safeguard the
data from unauthorized users. Also, they provide computer design services.
 Data Center Support Specialist
 Data Quality Manager
 Database Administrator
 Senior Database Administrator

5. Computer Hardware Engineer

Responsible for designing, developing, maintaining and testing of computer components,

such as circuit boards, routers, and memory devices.

6. Cloud Computing Engineers

Responsible for defining, designing, building, and maintaining the systems. To managed
infrastructure by cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.
  Cloud Architect
 Cloud Consultant
 Cloud Product and Project Manager
 Cloud Services Developer
 Cloud Software and Network Engineer
 Cloud System Administrator
 Cloud System Engineer

7. Computer Network Specialists

Responsible for defining, designing, building, and maintaining a variety of data

communication networks and systems.

 Computer and Information Research Scientist

 Computer and Information Systems Manager
 Computer Network Architect
 Computer Systems Analyst
 Computer Systems Manager
 IT Analyst
 IT Coordinator
 Network Architect
 Network and Computer Systems Administrator
 Network Engineer
 Network Systems Administrator
 Senior Network Architect
 Senior Network Engineer
 Senior Network System Administrator
 Telecommunications Specialist

8. Computer Support Specialist

Responsible for heling computer users and organizations. Some of these workers support
computer networks by testing and evaluating network systems and ensuring that the day-to-day
operations work. Others provide customer service by helping people with their computer problems. Some
require a bachelor’s degree, while others need an associate degree or post-secondary classes.

 Customer Support Administrator

 Customer Support Specialist
 Desktop Support Manager
 Desktop Support Specialist
 Help Desk Specialist
 Help Desk Technician
 IT Support Manager
 IT Support Specialist
 IT Systems Administrator
 Senior Support Specialist
 Senior System Administrator

9. Information Technology Analysts

 Responsible for designing and implementing organizational technology for businesses. They
create solutions for collecting and analyzing market data, customer input, and client information.

 Application Support Analyst

 Senior System Analyst
 Systems Analyst
 Systems Designer

10. Information Technology Leadership

Responsible for creating and implementing policies and systems to meet IT objectives, and
the ability to budget the time and funds necessary.

 Chief Information Officer (CIO)

 Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
 Director of Technology
 IT Director
 IT Manager
 Management Information Systems Director
 Technical Operations Officer

11. Information Security Specialist

  Responsible for protecting data on commercial and governmental sites. They help and
defend a computer network organization’s and computer systems.
They provide variety of security measures, such as installing and using software, and
simulating cyber-attacks to test systems.
 Information Security
 Security Specialist
 Senior Security Specialist

12. Computer and Information Research Scientists

Responsible for inventing and updating technology that solves compound problems in fields
like science, medicine, and business. They also find new uses for existing technology that accomplishes
the same goals.

ASSESSMENT

Test I – Multiple Choice: Encircle your answer according to the given statement.
1. It is referring to the range of businesses involved in designing computer hardware and computer
networking infrastructures, developing computer software, manufacturing computer components,
and the means of providing information technology services.
a) Computer Industry c) Job Opportunity
b) History of Computing d) Computer in our Society

2. It is referring to the developers whose work is to design, run, and test various computer programs
and applications.
a) Computer Network Specialists c) Software/Application Developer
b) Web Developer d) Database Administrator

3. It is referring to the analysts whose work is to define, design, build, and maintain a variety of data
communication networks and systems
a) Computer Network Specialists c) Software/Application Developer
b) Web Developer d) Database Administrator

4. It is referring to the developers whose work is to design, create, and modify websites.
a) Computer Network Specialists c) Software/Application Developer
b) Web Developer d) Database Administrator

5. It is referring to the administrators whose work is to help store and organize data or companies
and/or customers.
a) Computer Network Specialists c) Software/Application Developer
b) Web Developer d) Database Administrator

6. It is referring to the engineers who are responsible for designing, developing, and testing
computer components, such as circuit boards, routers, and memory devices.
a) Computer Hardware Engineer c) Cloud Computing Engineers
b) Information Security Specialist d) Computer and Information Research Scientists

7. It is referring to the engineers whose work is to define, design, build, and maintain systems and
solutions leveraging systems and infrastructure managed by cloud providers such as Amazon
Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure
a) Computer Hardware Engineer c) Cloud Computing Engineers
b) Information Security Specialist d) Computer and Information Research Scientists

8. It is referring to the specialists and analysts whose work is to define, design, build, and maintain a
variety of data communication networks and systems.
a) Computer Hardware Engineer c) Cloud Computing Engineers
b) Information Security Specialist d) Computer Network Specialists

9. It is referring to the specialists whose work is to increased incidence of security breaches and the
associated danger of identity theft has enhanced the importance of protecting data on commercial
and governmental sites
a) Computer Hardware Engineer c) Cloud Computing Engineers
b) Information Security Specialist d) Computer and Information Research Scientists

10. It is referring to the scientists who are responsible to invent technology that solves complex
problems in fields like science, medicine, and business.
a) Computer Hardware Engineer c) Cloud Computing Engineers
b) Information Security Specialist d) Computer and Information Research Scientists
Assignment / Research.

In using MS word or paper. Send it to my email address or take a picture then send it to my messenger.
Write something about what will be your career after graduation.
In 150 words.

REFERENCES

https://thebestschools.org/careers/best-information-technology-jobs/

https://www.geteducated.com/careers/highest-paying-technology-careers/

https://careerkarma.com/blog/best-tech-jobs/

Alux.com

wikipedia.com

google.com