Information Technology

The study and use of systems (mainly computers and telecommunications) for

capturing

processing

storing

retrieving

communicating

information

IT and the WorldMobile phones

Computer games

Streaming media

Satellite navigation

IT and the World

Internet and the World Wide WebInternetA global network of networks.

Connecting billions of computers together.

World Wide WebA system of linking and displaying documentsstored in computers connected to the Internet.

Browsers used to display documents (web pages)and to access those linked.

Did we forget computers?

IT of the future

IT of the future

What is not Information Technology

Data entry

Typing reports

Drawing or manipulating images and pictures

Video and audio editing

Famous Tech Personalities

Steve Jobs

Mark ZuckerbergSir Tim Berners Lee

Bill Gates

Larry Page

Famous Women in TechnologyAugusta Ada King Sara Haider Heather Payne

Grace HooperParisa Tabriz

Lisa FalzoneRachel Haot

Techie Celebs

Pop Quiz You pass by naming them.You get an A by telling me why they are mentioned here.

Careers in IT – Programmers

Computers do not have any intelligence.

They need to be programmed to performany operation of any value or significance.

Programs are lists of instructions in a languages that computers understand.

Programmers are professionals who candesign and then write these programs.

Careers in IT – Business Analysts

Computer programs solve real world problems.

Business analysts or systems analysts communicate with all stake holders and clarifythe requirements to programmers.

This allows developing programs that fulfil userrequirements as closely as possible.

The objective is to deliver systems and servicesthat add value.

Careers in IT – Tech Support

IT systems can be elaborate and under certain circumstances may not operate as desired.

Tech support staff monitor the operation of all components of a system.

Proactively rectify faults to ensure smooth operation.

React swiftly to faults and failures to ensue continuity of operation.

Careers in IT – Infrastructure Engineering

Build and administer data centres.

Layout networks and provide interconnectivity to business.

Provide computational and storage capacity to their clients.

Careers in IT – Cyber Security

Secure businesses and individuals against hacking and denial of service attacks.

Not entirely a technological issue, many breaches of security happen through phishing andsocial engineering.

IT in Banks

Transparent, accurate, reliable, timely and secure operation.

Failures, business as well as technical are costly. Result in financial loss, reputational loss and loss of credibility.

Automation of business relieves the business from mundane and repetitive tasks to focus onvalue generation.

Technology ensures all business complies with regulation.

IT in an Investment Bank

Technology

Banking, Sales and Trading OperationsFinanceAdministration

Development, Support,Infrastructure,Security

Trading Venues, Clients, Exchanges

Connectivity,Security Rest of the

World (WWW, Emails etc.)

Connectivity,Security

Road to a Tech Career• Relevant degree• HNC and HND• NVQs• Professional and technical certifications• Professional qualifications (BCS, IET)

• Work experience• Internships• Volunteering in tech related

charities.

Tech Job Security• Off shoring and outsourcing risk

• Usually labour intensive jobs moved to alternative locations with cheaper staff.

• High valued and business strategic roles largely remain close to business.

• Opportunities• Redefinition• Elevation• Relocation

Tech Job Security

• Obsolescence risk• Technology moves very fast.

• Even evolution is revolutionary.• Any tech qualification loses half its relevance shortly after

it is gained.• Significant opportunities to remain skilled in new

technologies.• Opportunities to continue to specialise or progress.

• Specialists have significant consulting and contracting opportunities locally and overseas.

• Career progression allows taking on roles with greater responsibilities.

The only limitation is imagination

Be Simple

Be Innovative

Be Inventive