Careers in ICTCareers in ICTBy

Davon BakerIT Manager

Ministry of Carriacou & Petite Martinique Affairs

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What Sucks About ICTWhat Sucks About ICT• #5 - You get a lot of fingers pointed at you• #4 - People assume you’re an expert in all

things tech• #3 - You have to continually re-train, on

your own dime• #2 - The hours are long and irregular• #1 - The job market is tumultuous and in

transition

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But There’s Good But There’s Good News…News…

• #5 - You’re the hero when you solve problems

• #4 - You get to play with cool stuff• #3 - You help make people more efficient• #2 - Your job is rarely dull or stagnant• #1 - You get to be a revolutionary

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ICT is EverywhereICT is Everywhere• Banks• Transport Sector• Hospitals• Schools• Telecommunications• Engineering• Manufacturing• Retail• Offices• Entertainment

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Common Everyday Common Everyday UsesUses

• Computer Software Applications• Hardware Controllers• Internet• Cell Phones• ATMs

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Keep in Mind…Keep in Mind…• ICT is an extremely broad field• The range of jobs are vast• The skills required differ from area to area• It could be extremely challenging• ICT professionals focus on improving usability and

efficiency of tech systems and processes

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Broad ICT Career Broad ICT Career PathsPaths

• Programmer, Developer (Application, Game)• Administrator (Systems, Network, Database)• Managers (Information, IT, Project, Security)• Data Modeler• Analyst (Software Implementation, Computer

System)• Engineer (Computer, Software, Software Support,

RFID Systems, QA)• Technicians (Tech Support)• Consultant• Designer (Web, Graphic)

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Software DeveloperSoftware Developer• Java Developer – for servers and desktops, Web

browsers and mobile devices.• .NET Developer – mostly targets enterprises and

is built around several Microsoft languages (Visual C++, Visual Basic, C#, etc)

• Apple Developer – using Obective-C, applications for Apple based products, iPhone, iPad,etc.

• Others – C/C++, Perl, Python, Eiffel, Assembly

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Web DeveloperWeb Developer• Web Designer/Master – does a little bit of

everything, including marketing• Web Developer – more specialized• Expected to know HTML, XHTML, Coldfusion, CSS,

PHP, Ruby, Javascript, Java, Flash, Photoshop, XML, databases (mySQL, SQL, etc)

• Web hosts & servers – Apache, IIS• Web 2.0 & Ajax• Added assests: Adobe Air, Microsoft Silver, Flex,

Lazslo

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Database Database AdministratorAdministrator

• Designs, develops and maintains databases• Usually responsible to back-up, and recover

information (in the event of a disaster)• Would also plan and implement data security

measures

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IT Training ConsultantIT Training Consultant• In large companies (especially) installing new

hardware and software is a introduces new challenges to the staff

• Clients are trained to use the new systems• Requires familiarity (specialized training) with the

hardware or software being introduced

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Management Management Information SystemsInformation Systems

• Designing and handling hardware, software, and networks (systems) for companies

• Aimed at helping companies run efficiently• Somewhat jack-of-all-trades• Requires a wide skill set

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Information Security Information Security SpecialistSpecialist

• Data security is very important and a very lucrative area

• Responsible for securing data, devices and networks from unauthorized access

• Both internal and external• Also involved with designing & implementing

clear security policy

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Systems AdministratorSystems Administrator• Design, test, evaluate data communications

systems• Local area networks, for example• Research and recommend network hardware and

software

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NetworkingNetworking• Network Administrator • Network (Systems) Engineer • Network (Service) Technician • Network Programmer/Analyst • Network/Information Systems Manager • Generally, configure and manage networks (LANs

and WANs)

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Tech SupportTech Support• Treated as entry-level, frontline job• Deals directly with customers• Requires working knowledge of product• Patience and good communication skills• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems

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SalariesSalaries• Don’t pick an ICT job first for money. • Pick it for your passion.• Remember it could be challenging, and you could

be the first one to be blamed.• Compensation depends on skills and varies by

area.

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SalariesSalaries•  Application programmer or analyst: $67,000 to $80,000•  Database administrator: $71,000 to $94,000•  Management information systems: $86,000 to $120,000•  Quality assurance analyst/engineer, entry-level: $47,000 to $60,000•  Software engineer, entry-level: $48,000 to $60,000•  System administrator: $60,000 to $80,000•  Technical support, entry-level: $42,000 to $60,000•  Technical producer: $41,000 to $60,000•  Training consultant: $42,000 to $60,000•  Web developer, front end, entry-level: $40,000 to $60,000•  Webmaster: $50,000 to $80,000

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How to Get StartedHow to Get Started• Consider whether you have the aptitude• Look for educational opportunities online• Self-teach, where you can• Degrees (BA, BS, other specialized training)• Professional Certifications (MCSE, A+)• Look for internships and hands-on training• A well written resume • Do not refuse entry-level jobs

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QuestionsQuestions

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Thank You!Thank You!

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