what is Categories of IT Professionals
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Categories of IT Professionals
A person who has adopted the field of information technology
as a profession is called IT professional.
IT professionals are responsible for acquiring,
developing or
operating hardware and software associated with computers and
communication networks.
The eight types of IT professionals are as follows:
·
Programmers
·
Systems Analyst
·
Systems Designers
·
Web Designers
·
Project Managers
·
Network Specialists
·
Trainers
·
Computer Operators
·
Programmers
Programmers
Programmer writes computer programs and fixes errors in
programs.
Systems
Analyst
System analyst works with the users to determine the tasks to
be
accomplished by programmers.
Systems
Designers
System designer designs the new programs.
Web
Designers
Web designer designs and develops applications for the
Internet.
Project
Managers
They coordinate the development of programming project.
Network
Specialists
Network specialist
works with computer networks that connect computers.
Trainers
Trainer provides training on software to computer users.
Computer
Operators
Computer operator oversees the correct operation of
computer
facilities and equipment.
Responsibilities of IT Users
Three fundamental responsibilities of IT users are as
follows:
1. Be Informed
Users have to know how computers and networks can be
applied in different situations. They should know the
capabilities and limitations of error in those situations.
2. Safeguard
The users must protect data and information stored on a
computer or transmitted over a network. They should project
it
against intentional or accidental damage or loss. They
should
also safeguard all processes from failure that rely on
information
technology.