Information Systems Today
What is the role of information systems in a typical business? support business process and operations. IS helps manager to conduct their daily activities and functions properly. e.g. in bank different activities like account creating, withdrawal of money, statement generation etc take place. IS help mangers to conduct such activities accurately and timely manner with the helop of softwares.
What are the projections for jobs in information systems of the next few years and beyond? The job projections for this type of work according to the BLS Workforce Projections states that there will be an encrease or a demand for this line of work. The longer the time the more people that will be in this line of work and so there maybe be less job but there will still be a demand for people skilled in Informational Systems. BSL Workforce Projections
What are the key trends, developments, and challenges? Some business and IT professionals have been a major part of ERP Failures. The reason given is that these individuals fail to see the complexities of the planning, developing and training that are needed to prepare for a new ERP system that would radically change their business process and information systems. Challenges
What are and where are the opportunities?
From the Kiplinger Washington Letter, Dec. 3, 1999, p. 4, comes this forecast: "Fastest growing occupations next decade [2000 - 2010] will be computer jobs, including computer engineers, support specialists, systems analysts, database administrators, Web page designers and desktop publishers." A recent Los Angeles Times article (June 24, 1999) gave actual and projected job growth for the period 1994-2005. "Systems analyst" ranked very high on the list, with 445,000 new positions created during the decade analyzed.
Computer careers are repeatedly cited among the top jobs based on salary, probability of raises, job demand, long-term growth, and autonomy. The jobs themselves are changing in exciting ways. Many offer world-travel opportunities. An information systems professional with a laptop and a wireless phone can work literally anywhere.
Information systems majors tend to be mobile and adaptable; in fact, they tend to "self-select" for flexibility by their very choice of the rapidly evolving profession of information systems. Opportunities
What are the opportunites for career growth?
Job Outlook - Employment of computer and information systems managers is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2014. Technological advancements will boost the employment of computer-related workers; as a result, the demand for managers to direct these workers also will increase. In addition, job openings will result from the need to replace managers who retire or move into other occupations. Opportunities for obtaining a management position will be best for those with computer-related work experience; an MBA with technology as a core component, or a management information systems degree; and strong communication and administrative skills.
Despite the downturn in the technology sector in the early part of the decade, the outlook for computer and information systems managers remains strong. To remain competitive, firms will continue to install sophisticated computer networks and set up more complex Internet and intranet sites. Keeping a computer network running smoothly is essential to almost every organization. Firms will be more willing to hire managers who can accomplish that.
Similarly, the security of computer networks will continue to increase in importance as more business is conducted over the Internet. The security of the Nation�s entire electronic infrastructure has come under renewed scrutiny in light of recent threats. Organizations need to understand how their systems are vulnerable and how to protect their infrastructure and Internet sites from hackers, viruses, and other acts of cyberterrorism. The emergence of cybersecurity as a key issue facing most organizations should lead to strong growth for computer managers. Firms will increasingly hire cybersecurity experts to fill key leadership roles in their information technology departments because the integrity of their computing environments is of utmost concern. As a result, there will be a high demand for managers proficient in computer security issues.
With the explosive growth of electronic commerce and the capacity of the Internet to create new relationships with customers, the role of computer and information systems managers will continue to evolve. Persons in these jobs will become increasingly vital to their companies. The expansion of the wireless Internet will spur the need for computer and information systems managers with both business savvy and technical proficiency.
Opportunities for those who wish to become computer and information systems managers should be closely related to the growth of the occupations they supervise and the industries in which they are found.
JOBS
What are the projections for jobs in information systems of the next few years and beyond? The job projections for this type of work according to the BLS Workforce Projections states that there will be an encrease or a demand for this line of work. The longer the time the more people that will be in this line of work and so there maybe be less job but there will still be a demand for people skilled in Informational Systems. BSL Workforce Projections
What are the key trends, developments, and challenges? Some business and IT professionals have been a major part of ERP Failures. The reason given is that these individuals fail to see the complexities of the planning, developing and training that are needed to prepare for a new ERP system that would radically change their business process and information systems. Challenges
What are and where are the opportunities?
- Chief information officer $100,000 – 200,000
- Wireless engineer 80,000 – 120,000
- Software-development manager 60,000 – 100,000
- Database manager 60,000 – 80,000
- Director of e-commerce 50,000 – 80,000
- Webmaster 50,000 – 70,000
From the Kiplinger Washington Letter, Dec. 3, 1999, p. 4, comes this forecast: "Fastest growing occupations next decade [2000 - 2010] will be computer jobs, including computer engineers, support specialists, systems analysts, database administrators, Web page designers and desktop publishers." A recent Los Angeles Times article (June 24, 1999) gave actual and projected job growth for the period 1994-2005. "Systems analyst" ranked very high on the list, with 445,000 new positions created during the decade analyzed.
Computer careers are repeatedly cited among the top jobs based on salary, probability of raises, job demand, long-term growth, and autonomy. The jobs themselves are changing in exciting ways. Many offer world-travel opportunities. An information systems professional with a laptop and a wireless phone can work literally anywhere.
Information systems majors tend to be mobile and adaptable; in fact, they tend to "self-select" for flexibility by their very choice of the rapidly evolving profession of information systems. Opportunities
What are the opportunites for career growth?
Job Outlook - Employment of computer and information systems managers is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2014. Technological advancements will boost the employment of computer-related workers; as a result, the demand for managers to direct these workers also will increase. In addition, job openings will result from the need to replace managers who retire or move into other occupations. Opportunities for obtaining a management position will be best for those with computer-related work experience; an MBA with technology as a core component, or a management information systems degree; and strong communication and administrative skills.
Despite the downturn in the technology sector in the early part of the decade, the outlook for computer and information systems managers remains strong. To remain competitive, firms will continue to install sophisticated computer networks and set up more complex Internet and intranet sites. Keeping a computer network running smoothly is essential to almost every organization. Firms will be more willing to hire managers who can accomplish that.
Similarly, the security of computer networks will continue to increase in importance as more business is conducted over the Internet. The security of the Nation�s entire electronic infrastructure has come under renewed scrutiny in light of recent threats. Organizations need to understand how their systems are vulnerable and how to protect their infrastructure and Internet sites from hackers, viruses, and other acts of cyberterrorism. The emergence of cybersecurity as a key issue facing most organizations should lead to strong growth for computer managers. Firms will increasingly hire cybersecurity experts to fill key leadership roles in their information technology departments because the integrity of their computing environments is of utmost concern. As a result, there will be a high demand for managers proficient in computer security issues.
With the explosive growth of electronic commerce and the capacity of the Internet to create new relationships with customers, the role of computer and information systems managers will continue to evolve. Persons in these jobs will become increasingly vital to their companies. The expansion of the wireless Internet will spur the need for computer and information systems managers with both business savvy and technical proficiency.
Opportunities for those who wish to become computer and information systems managers should be closely related to the growth of the occupations they supervise and the industries in which they are found.
JOBS
Information Systems Careers
1. Lead applications developer
What they do: Manage software development teams in the design, development, coding, testing and debugging of applications. **
What you need: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field and three to five years experience in specific technologies.
Salary range: $80,250 - $108,000
Salary change*: 7.6 percent
2. Applications architect
What they do: Design components of applications, including interface, middleware and infrastructure; comply with employer’s design standards.
What you need: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information systems; a master’s degree is desirable. Employers request a minimum of eight years related work experience and specific software skills.
Salary range: $87,250 - $120,000
Salary change: 7.5 percent
3. Messaging administrator
What they do: Control e-mail and groupware systems, including associated servers, operating systems, and backup and recovery programs; fix system problems and attend to service requests.
What you need: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer information systems or a related field, plus two to three years or more of experience working with the messaging systems used by the employer.
Salary range: $87,250 - $120,000
Salary change: 7.5 percent
4. Data modeler
What they do: Analyze organizational data requirements and create models of data flow.
What you need: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT or mathematics, and several years of data management experience.
Salary range: $74,250 - $102,000
Salary change: 7 percent
5. Network manager
What they do: Direct day-to-day operations and maintenance of the firm’s networking technology; collaborate with network engineers, architects and other team members on the implementation, testing, deployment and integration of network systems.
What you need: Ten years (or more) experience in a networking environment combined with several years of experience managing technical personnel. Professional certifications are also valuable.
Salary range: $74,500 - $98,500
Salary change: 7 percent
6. Senior IT auditor
What they do: Establish procedures for audit review of computer systems; develop and apply testing and evaluation plans for IT systems and ensure compliance with industry standards of efficiency, accuracy and security.
What you need: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, business or a related field, and an average of five years’ experience in IT auditing.
Salary range: $86,750 - $114,750
Salary change: 6.9 percent
7. Senior Web developer
What they do: Plan and implement Web-based applications; coordinate with product development, marketing, product management and other teams in bringing new applications online.
What you need: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering or a related field, plus a minimum of five years of experience working with a mix of Web technologies.
Salary range: $76,250 - $108,250
Salary change: 6.6 percent
8. Business intelligence analyst
What they do: Design and develop company data analysis and report solutions; review and analyze data from internal and external resources; communicate analysis results and make recommendations to senior management.
What you need: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or engineering, and several years of experience.
Salary range: $78,250 - $108,250
Salary change: 6.6 percent
9. Help desk (Tier 2)
What they do: Resolve difficult issues that derive from Tier 1 support and require five to 15 minutes to settle; decide when to create work tickets for issues that can’t be solved by phone or e-mail and require a visit to the user’s workspace.
What you need: Besides patience and a positive attitude, requirements depend on your position level. Tier 2 positions call for two to four years work experience, and a bachelor’s degree or a two-year degree and additional work experience in a help desk setting.
Salary range: $35,750 - $46,250
Salary change: 6.5 percent
10. Staff consultant
What they do: Assist with project planning and requirement specifications; create prototypes and alternatives with colleagues.
What you need: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business or a consulting-related field. Industry-specific proficiency, plus business experience and two or more years of consulting experience are also typical requirements.
Salary range: $59,250 - $82,250
Salary change: 6.4 percent
Information Systems Mentor:
Discussion with:
Ed John
Date:
11-17-09
Objectives
What do you really want to get out of this interview? What would make it successful for you?
I would like you to understand that information systems are very important to the success and that life of a company and if you understand that and the basics about information systems then this will make it successful for me.
Marketplace
What are your projections for this type of work or industry? Is it stable, growing, declining?
It is growing because this is the informantion age in which everything and anything is on the internet and for your company to do some of their business they will have to have an intranet or a local network in which they can be connected to each other in providing each other with informantion at exactly when they need it. So they will need enough people to run the computers and create the programs for their company; people to update the systems. So this area of a company will continue to grow.
What are the key trends or issues? New developments? Key challenges?
So of the trends are allowing people to pay bills, look up information, talk with someone live about certain questions that they have, a global network – 24h service, severs becoming overloaded and crashing then unable to provide service to the customers.
What and where are the opportunities?
They are everywhere basically any company that you will work for they will put the pressure on you to make sure that the servers and the firewalls and the set up is exactly the way that they want it. There are always opportunities.
What are typical salaries in this type of job, entry-level to experienced? What are the opportunities for career growth?
The typical salaries can run from $50,000 up to about $100,000. They are that if you have a higher degree or that you seem to have a knowledge about information systems and of marketing or of some other field then you could become very valuable.
Entry into Position
When and how did you get involved in this work?
Well I went to school to become an electrical engineer and saw this field of information systems managers and it was just kicking off in the 80s and so I felt that this was the career for me.
What was your training and background? Is this typical for people in your position and in similar positions?
Well in order to keep you up to date they will continue to have be trained in the new things that are coming out because information or technology does not stay the same not for even one minute. Yes this is quite typical.
How important are specific credentials for entry or success?
It is very important to be certified in what you do because it will help you out not only when you start but also to have success in the future.
Job Specifics
What’s a typical day like for you or someone in a similar position?
Well you make sure that you would have no breaches into the systems, sometimes you will have to patch a few things using c++ or html and also you would might have to add new hard ware or software.
What do you like most about your work?
I liked working with computer and seeing how they change so quickly and it is pretty cool from an old guys point of view.
What do you like least?
Hum sometimes I would have to work late nights so that the computers and the systems would be running in the morning.
What talents or skills do you think are the most crucial to success in this work?
Being able to learn and to be taught in a humble attitude is good but also being able to work with long hours of work and yet being able to still get the job done on time is something you should have in this type of work.
What attitudes or values are important?
Well you have to be able to be taught like what was just mentioned and that you just have to stay up on the new things that are coming out and sometimes you have to be a peoples person just in case you have a lot of server problems and you have to explain to your managers that you will need to buy new things or whatever it may be.
Who doesn’t do well in this type of work?
Who doesn’t do well are those that will not like sitting in front of a computer for hours and hours each day.
How do you advance or get promoted in this type of work?
Well you can be promoted by showing to others the value that you have and that you are someone that is able to keep up with all the new things that are coming out.
Recommendations
Would my background be appropriate for this type of work?
No not yet you should take some computer classes in programming and other computer classes.
What would you recommend I do if I want to go into this type of work?
Make sure that if you were to keep up on your homework and show that you are will to put forth the effort in doing a good job specially when your job is on the line.
Are there other jobs similar to yours that you would suggest I also consider?
I would suggest becoming a web designer and you could work with your dad with that.
Can you recommend other people I can talk to, or other resources I can check out?
Yes.
Knowing what you do now, would you approach this career (or job) in the same way? If not, what would you do differently, and why?
Hum im not sure if I would have changed anything other than inventing a program to have c++ or html be shorter.
Ed John
Date:
11-17-09
Objectives
What do you really want to get out of this interview? What would make it successful for you?
I would like you to understand that information systems are very important to the success and that life of a company and if you understand that and the basics about information systems then this will make it successful for me.
Marketplace
What are your projections for this type of work or industry? Is it stable, growing, declining?
It is growing because this is the informantion age in which everything and anything is on the internet and for your company to do some of their business they will have to have an intranet or a local network in which they can be connected to each other in providing each other with informantion at exactly when they need it. So they will need enough people to run the computers and create the programs for their company; people to update the systems. So this area of a company will continue to grow.
What are the key trends or issues? New developments? Key challenges?
So of the trends are allowing people to pay bills, look up information, talk with someone live about certain questions that they have, a global network – 24h service, severs becoming overloaded and crashing then unable to provide service to the customers.
What and where are the opportunities?
They are everywhere basically any company that you will work for they will put the pressure on you to make sure that the servers and the firewalls and the set up is exactly the way that they want it. There are always opportunities.
What are typical salaries in this type of job, entry-level to experienced? What are the opportunities for career growth?
The typical salaries can run from $50,000 up to about $100,000. They are that if you have a higher degree or that you seem to have a knowledge about information systems and of marketing or of some other field then you could become very valuable.
Entry into Position
When and how did you get involved in this work?
Well I went to school to become an electrical engineer and saw this field of information systems managers and it was just kicking off in the 80s and so I felt that this was the career for me.
What was your training and background? Is this typical for people in your position and in similar positions?
Well in order to keep you up to date they will continue to have be trained in the new things that are coming out because information or technology does not stay the same not for even one minute. Yes this is quite typical.
How important are specific credentials for entry or success?
It is very important to be certified in what you do because it will help you out not only when you start but also to have success in the future.
Job Specifics
What’s a typical day like for you or someone in a similar position?
Well you make sure that you would have no breaches into the systems, sometimes you will have to patch a few things using c++ or html and also you would might have to add new hard ware or software.
What do you like most about your work?
I liked working with computer and seeing how they change so quickly and it is pretty cool from an old guys point of view.
What do you like least?
Hum sometimes I would have to work late nights so that the computers and the systems would be running in the morning.
What talents or skills do you think are the most crucial to success in this work?
Being able to learn and to be taught in a humble attitude is good but also being able to work with long hours of work and yet being able to still get the job done on time is something you should have in this type of work.
What attitudes or values are important?
Well you have to be able to be taught like what was just mentioned and that you just have to stay up on the new things that are coming out and sometimes you have to be a peoples person just in case you have a lot of server problems and you have to explain to your managers that you will need to buy new things or whatever it may be.
Who doesn’t do well in this type of work?
Who doesn’t do well are those that will not like sitting in front of a computer for hours and hours each day.
How do you advance or get promoted in this type of work?
Well you can be promoted by showing to others the value that you have and that you are someone that is able to keep up with all the new things that are coming out.
Recommendations
Would my background be appropriate for this type of work?
No not yet you should take some computer classes in programming and other computer classes.
What would you recommend I do if I want to go into this type of work?
Make sure that if you were to keep up on your homework and show that you are will to put forth the effort in doing a good job specially when your job is on the line.
Are there other jobs similar to yours that you would suggest I also consider?
I would suggest becoming a web designer and you could work with your dad with that.
Can you recommend other people I can talk to, or other resources I can check out?
Yes.
Knowing what you do now, would you approach this career (or job) in the same way? If not, what would you do differently, and why?
Hum im not sure if I would have changed anything other than inventing a program to have c++ or html be shorter.
Key Information System Terms
Network - is a group of interconnectedcomputers.
Server - is an application running on a computer that delivers a service.
Database - is an integrated collection of logically related records or files consolidated into a common pool that provides data for one or multiple uses.
Internet - is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standardized Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP) to serve billions of users worldwide.
World Wide Web - is a system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the Internet.
Firewall - is a part of a computer system or network that is designed to block unauthorized access while permitting authorized communications. It is a device or set of devices configured to permit, deny, encrypt, decrypt, or proxy all (in and out) computer traffic between different security domains based upon a set of rules and other criteria.
ERP - is a term usually used in conjunction with ERP software or an ERP system which is intended to manage all the information and functions of a business or company from shared data stores.[1]
CRM - are methods that companies use to interact with customers.
Bandwidth - a rate of data transfer, throughput or bit rate, measured in bits per second (kbps)
Server - is an application running on a computer that delivers a service.
Database - is an integrated collection of logically related records or files consolidated into a common pool that provides data for one or multiple uses.
Internet - is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standardized Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP) to serve billions of users worldwide.
World Wide Web - is a system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the Internet.
Firewall - is a part of a computer system or network that is designed to block unauthorized access while permitting authorized communications. It is a device or set of devices configured to permit, deny, encrypt, decrypt, or proxy all (in and out) computer traffic between different security domains based upon a set of rules and other criteria.
ERP - is a term usually used in conjunction with ERP software or an ERP system which is intended to manage all the information and functions of a business or company from shared data stores.[1]
CRM - are methods that companies use to interact with customers.
Bandwidth - a rate of data transfer, throughput or bit rate, measured in bits per second (kbps)