Lesson 3

HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND

PEOPLEWARE

Peopleware
PEOPLEWARE

Peopleware are the most important elements of a computer system. These are people of all levels and skills, from
rookies to professionals who use computers with the aim of finding solutions to improve the way of life. Their jobs vary
from the simple word processing to the more advanced system programming. A typical Electronics Data Processing
Department(EDP) set up consists of the following personnel:

• Programmer – a person in charge in preparing the program for the entire system. He takes charge of the systems
specifications and analysis and converts them into effective and well-documented programs that solve specific
tasks. He provides support and assistance to maintain the system software environment.

• Computer Operator – involved in ensuring the proper operations and setting up of processor. He checks, from
time to time, the disks, tapes, and the execution of program.

• Data Entry Operator – converts data from source document into a magnetic media form suitable for input into a
computer system.
• Database Librarian – handles the library of user’s manual, keeps the tapes or diskette library, and protects the
installed programs and data for archiving.

• Data Administrator – creates a data dictionary that records organization-wide data definitions and standards.

• Information System Manager – focuses on internal activities such as system analysis of program preparation.
Performs the job of planning, organizing, implementing, and controlling.

• System Analyst – in-charge of system analysis, how computer data processing can be applied to specific user
problems, and in designing effective custom-made data processing solution.

• Telecommunication Specialist – in-charge of design of internal and external data communication network that
serves the organization.