Chapter 12, Problem 26SG

Explanation of Solution

System development:

• It is process of designing, implementing, defining, testing a new software program or application.
• It could include the creation of database systems, acquisition of third party developed software, or internal development of customized systems.
• Requirement in system development:
  • Career in system development requires the user to create or analyze apps, networks, software, databases, websites and web-based development platforms.
• Available careers in system development:
  • Database designer
    • Specifies the interface, requirements, and structure of a large-scale database which determines security and permissions for users.
      • System analyst
        • The role of system analyst is analyzing, designing, and implementing the information systems.
      • Cloud architect
        • Identifies business requirements, strategies, and solutions for cloud storage and services which meet a company’s needs.
      • Web developer
        • Web developer responsibility is designing, modifying, and coding websites, from layout to function and according to the client requirements.
      • Program and app developer
        • Program and application developer role is to maintain, implement, and create the source code to develop mobile applications and programs which satisfies the requirements of the clients using the computer programming languages.
      • Systems programmer
        • Installs and maintains OS software and gives technical support to the programming staff.
      • Web designer
        • The role of web designer is designing the layout, navigation, and overall appearance of a website with a focus on user experience.

Technology operations:

• It is hardware and software which causes or detects a change over the direct monitoring and control of physical devices, events, and processes in the enterprise.
• Requirement in technology operations:
  • Career in technology operations need the user to have knowledge about how software, networks, and hardware functions.
• Available careers in technology operations:
  • Help desk specialist
    • The primary responsibilities of help desk specialist are troubleshooting issues with computer software, hardware, and peripherals, and to give general IP assistance.
      • Network administrators/ engineer
        • Network administrators have networks operational and monitor functions and operations inside the network
      • Technical project leaders/ managers
        • The project manager is the overall responsibilities for the successful initiation, managing, monitoring, controlling, planning, executing, and designing the project.
      • Computer technician
        • The responsibilities of computer technicians include configuring new hardware, installing or updating software, and also creating and maintaining computer networks.

Web marketing and social media:

• Web marketing is a process of market the business by using Internet.
• Social media is making and sharing the information, career interests, ideas and other forms of expression through networks and virtual communities.
• Requirement in web marketing and social media:
  • Career in web marketing and social media require the user to be knowledgeable about web-based development platforms, marketing strategies, and social media apps.
• Available careers in web marketing and social media:
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) specialist
    • Integrates data and apps related to customer purchases, support requests, inquiries, and behaviors in order to give a complete application which manages a company’s relationship with its customers.
      • Search Engine Optimization (SEO) expert
        • Writes and develops website layouts and web content so that they will appear at the starting of search results when users search for content...