Systems analyst
Determines an organization's needs and designs programs to meet
them. Acts as a problem solver who specialize in how information flows from
information sources to computers. Supervises lower-level programmers.
Systems consultant
Works under contract to install or configure hardware or software,
write or customize programs, or otherwise help solve information processing
problems for an organization. Business-related courses are helpful.
Software engineer
Designs and writes complex computer programs as part of a software
development team. Applies principles of computer science to solve practical
problems.
Systems programmer
Designs and writes programs that interface with a computer's
low-level operating system, such as device drivers and utilities.
Database analyst
Designs and creates programs used to collect, maintain, and
analyze data needed by business, government, or other institutions. Adapts
programs to changing business needs.
Artificial Intelligence programmer
Applies principles of artificial intelligence to design and
implement systems that perform complex tasks. Applications include: expert
systems that apply rules to making decisions, such as scheduling freight
shipments or diagnosing disease; pattern recognition systems that give robots
the ability to see and understand objects in their environment; neural network
programs that can learn to perform tasks by constantly re-evaluating their
performance.
Scientific applications programmer
Works closely with scientists and engineers to write programs that
simulate natural phenomena or analyze experimental results, or apply scientific
or engineering principles to research or manufacturing.
User interface designer
Designs the menus, icons, and other features that people will use
to interact with a computer program or operating system. Needs to have empathy
with computer users and artistic sense of composition.
Embedded systems application programmer
Designs and
develops applications for appliances and entertainment products such as PDA,
mobile phone, mp3 player.
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