Industry in the

Profession
Computers are everywhere.
What is a Computer?
 A computer is an electronic device,
operating under the control of instructions
stored in its own memory, that can accept
data, process the data according to specified
rules, produce results, and store the results
for future use.
 Advantages and
Disadvantages of Using
Computers
 What is
Computer
Literacy and
why is it vital to
success in
today’s world?
 Computer literacy, also called digital literacy,
involves having current knowledge and understanding
of computers and their uses.

As computers become an increasingly important part

of daily living, many people believe that computer
literacy is vital to success. Because the requirements
that determine computer literacy change as technology
changes, you must keep up with these changes to
remain computer literate.
Advantages:

 1. Speed
 2. Reliability
 3. Consistency
 4. Storage
 5. Communications
Disadvantages:

 1. Violation of Privacy
 2. Public Safety
 3. Impact on Labor Force
 4. Health Risks
 5. Impact on Environment
Computer Applications in
Society
Education

Education is the process of acquiring knowledge. In

the traditional model, people learn from other people
such as parents, teachers, and employers.

Many forms of printed material such as books and

manuals are used as learning tools. Today, educators
also are turning to computers to assist with education.
Finance
Many people and companies use computers to help
manage their finances. Some use finance software to
balance checkbooks, pay bills, track personal income
and expenses, manage investments, and evaluate
financial plans.

Example:
- online banking
- online investing
Government
A government provides society with direction by
making and administering policies. To provide citizens
with up-to-date information, most government offices
have Web sites.

People access government Web sites to file taxes,

apply for permits and licenses, pay parking tickets, buy
stamps, report crimes, apply for financial aid, and
renew vehicle registrations and driver’s licenses.
Health Care
Nearly every area of health care uses computers. Whether you are
visiting a family doctor for a regular checkup, having lab work or an
outpatient test, or being rushed in for emergency surgery, the medical
staff around you will be using computers for various purpose.
Example:

• Doctors use the Web and medical software to assist with researching
and diagnosing health conditions.
• Doctors use e-mail to correspond with patients.
• Pharmacists use computers to file insurance claims.
• Robots deliver medication to nurse stations in hospitals.
Two forms of long-distance health care are telemedicine
and telesurgery.

Telemedicine - health-care professionals in separate

locations conduct live conferences on the computer.

Telesurgery - a surgeon performs an operation on a

patient who is not located in the same physical room as
the surgeon.
Science

All branches of science, from biology to

astronomy to meteorology, use computers to assist
them with collecting, analyzing, and modeling data.
Scientists also use the Internet to communicate with
colleagues around the world.
Publishing
Publishing is the process of making works available to
the public. These works include books, magazines,
newspapers, music, film, and video. Special software
assists graphic designers in developing pages that include
text, graphics, and photos; artists in composing and
enhancing songs; film makers in creating and editing film;
and journalists and mobile users in capturing and modifying
video clips.
Travel

Many vehicles manufactured today include some type of

onboard navigation system. Some mobile users prefer to carry
specialized handheld navigation device.
In preparing for a trip, you may need to reserve a car,
hotel, or flight. Many Web sites offer these services to the
public. For example, you can order airline tickets on the
Web. If you plan to drive somewhere and are unsure of the
road to take to your destination, you can print directions and
a map from the Web.
 Manufacturing
Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) refers to the
use of computers to assist with manufacturing processes
such as fabrication and assembly.
Often, robots carry out processes in a CAM
environment. CAM is used by a variety of industries,
including oil drilling, power generation, food
production, and automobile manufacturing. Automobile
plants, for example, have an entire line of industrial
robots that assemble a car.
Job opportunities in IT
 Information Technology (IT) continues to change the way
we live, play, and do business, so it should come as no
surprise that IT is this year's fastest growing career field, and
will continue to be for years to come.
AutoCAD Drafter
AutoCAD Drafters design technical schematics for products &
structures.
a.k.a. 
CADD Drafter
AutoCAD Designer
AutoCAD Operator
AutoCAD Engineer
AutoCAD Illustrator
AutoCAD Architect

AutoCAD drafter average annual wage: $44,000

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

The CIO is responsible for the company’s

technical direction.

The average Chief

Information Officer salary
is $228,750
Computer Animator

Computer animators create 3D motion graphics and visual

effects.
a.k.a. 
Motion Graphics Designer
Multimedia Animator
Visual Effects Supervisor
The average salary
for computer
animators in the U.S.
is $70,000
Computer Programmer
Computer Programmers write the
code that fuels computer operation.
a.k.a.
Application Programmer
Systems Developer
Software Programmer
Programmer Analyst
Computer Coder
Average computer
programmer wage in USA:
$73,000
Computer Scientist

Computer scientists research and develop new technologies.

a.k.a. 
Computer Information Research Scientist
Computer and Information Scientist

On average, computer scientists

in the U.S. earn $102,000 per year.
Computer Systems Analyst
Computer Systems Analysts manage IT solutions
to drive business goals.
a.k.a. 
IT Systems Analyst
Business Systems Analyst
Computer Information Systems Analyst (CISA)
SysAnalyst

Average computer systems analyst salary

in USA: $79,000
Database Administrator
Database Administrators organize and manage a company's data.
a.k.a.
DBA
Database Analyst
Database Manager
Oracle DBA
SQL Database Administrator

Average database administrator

salary in USA: $84,000
Data Scientist
Data Scientists analyze business data for actionable intelligence.
a.k.a. 
Data Architect
Data Analyst
Big Data Scientist
BI Analyst
BI Engineer
Data Mining Engineer

Mean annual salary for data scientists

in North America: $89,000
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designers fuse creativity and technology to create
visually engaging graphics that communicate a message.
a.k.a. 
Graphic Artist
Digital Media Designer
Web Designer
Adobe Graphic Designer
Interactive Media Designer

Average graphic designer salary: $57,000

Computer Hardware Engineer
Computer hardware engineers design and build computer
systems.
a.k.a. 
PC Hardware Engineer
Computer Designer
Chip Architect
Electrical Engineer
Computer Architect
The average salary for computer hardware
engineers in the U.S. is $99,000
Health Information Technician
Health Information Technicians manage electronic patient data.
a.k.a. 
Medical Record Technician
Health Record Technician
Health Information Manager
Health Care IT Technician

Health Information Technician

salary: $46,000
Help Desk Technician
Help Desk Technicians provide technical support for IT end-
users.
a.k.a. 
Desktop Support Technician
Technical Support Specialist
Computer Support Engineer
IT Support Specialist
Field Service Technician
Desktop Support Analyst

Help desk technician average salary (USA): $46,000

IT Manager
Technology Managers plan, direct and support IT initiatives.
a.k.a. 
Information Systems Manager
IT Administrator
IT Director
Vice President of IT

The average starting salary for

IT managers in the U.S. is $132,375.
 IT Project Manager
IT Project Managers oversee large-scale technology projects.
a.k.a. 
IT Program Manager
IT Operations Manager
IT Process Manager
Project Manager
IT Project Lead
Average salary for
IT project managers (USA): $127,500
IT Security Specialist
IT Security Specialists Defend an Organization’s Information
Systems.
a.k.a. 
IT Security Analyst
Information Security Professional
Cyber Security Analyst
Computer Security Specialist

Average salary for IT Security Specialist (USA): $107,000

Mobile Application Developer
Mobile Application Developers create software for mobile devices.
a.k.a. 
Mobile App Designer
Android Developer
iPhone Developer
BlackBerry Developer
Mobile Software Engineer

Mobile Application Developer

average annual salary (USA): $103,000
Network Administrator
Network Administrators manage networks &
communications systems.
a.k.a. 
Systems Administrator
Network Analyst
Cisco Network Administrator
SysAdmin
Network Manager

Network Administrator average annual

salary (U.S.): $69,000
Network Architect
Network Architects plan and design computer networks.
a.k.a. 
Enterprise Architect
Network Designer
Computer Network Architect
Network Infrastructure Architect

The average salary for network architects

in the U.S. is $112,000.
Robotics Engineer
Robotics engineers design and create robots and robotic
systems.
a.k.a. 
Robotics Automation Developer
Robot Programmer
Robotic Systems Engineer
Robot Integrator
Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineer

The average annual salary for robotics engineers

in the United States is $100,000.
Software Engineer
Software Engineers develop computer systems and applications.
a.k.a. 
Software Designer
Applications Software Engineer
Systems Software Engineer
Computer Software Developer

The average software engineer

salary in the U.S. is $102,000.
User Interface Developer
UI developers shape the way we interact with the digital
world.
a.k.a. 
UI Engineer
Graphical User Interface (GUI) Designer
Mobile UI Developer
Web UI Developer

The average starting salary for

UI Developers in the U.S. is $91,000.
Video Game Designer
Game Designers merge creativity, technical skills and a passion for
gaming to create cutting-edge games.
a.k.a. 
Video Game Developer
Simulation Programmer
Game Artist
Mobile Game Designer
Game Programmer
Most video game designers with 6+ years
of experience earn over $100,000 per year
Web Developer
Web Developers create web pages and web-based applications.
a.k.a. 
Webmaster
Web Administrator
Web Application Developer
Web Dev
Web Manager
Web Designer

Website Developer average annual salary (USA): $80,000

Top 10 Highest-paying Jobs in the Philip
pines 2017

Reference: www.thesummitexpress.com
The top 10 highest-paying jobs/industries for
Managers/ Assistant Managers are: 
1. Corporate strategy (P125,976)
2. IT-related (P91,100)
3. Actuarial science/Statistics (P81,799)
4. Quality control/Assurance (P80,828)
5. Customer service (P80,810)
6. Training and development (P77,877)
7. Public relations/Communications (P77,219)
8. Banking/Financial services (P74,837)
9. Human resources (72,686)
10. Law/legal (P67,402)
The top 10 highest-paying jobs/industries for
supervisors (5 to 10 years job experience) are:

1. IT-related -P68,723
2. Actuarial science/Statistics -P65,741
3. Law/legal -P48,014
4. Journalist/Editor -P40,704
5. Banking/Financial -P39,857
6. Arts/Creative/Graphic design -P37,379
7. Quality control/Assurance -P37,242
8. Training and development -P36,443
9. Quality surveying -P36,203
10. Advertising/Media planning -P35,791
The top 10 highest-paying jobs/industries for
junior executives (1-5 years job experience) are:

1. IT-related -P37,034
2. Law/legal -P29,430
3. Training and development -P27,253
4. Banking/Financial -P27,188
5. Actuarial science/Statistics -P27,064
6. Public relations/Communications -P26,948
7. Healthcare-P26,655
8. Journalist/Editor -P26,542
9. Customer service -P24,755
10. Advertising/Media planning -P24,314
 12 characteristics of
successful IT professionals
By Eric Bloom, ITworld 

Reference: https://www.itworld.com/article/2696004/careers/12-characteristics-of-successful-it-professionals.html
1. Loves technology 
2. Understands data 
3. Understands the business 
4. Can speak both techie and non-techie 
5. Is a mile deep in primary expertise 
6. Has a working knowledge of related
technical areas 
7. Shares technical knowledge with
others
8. Loves to learn 
9. Is a team player
10. Thinks outside-the-box 
11. Sees problems as learning
opportunities
12. Loves a technical challenge