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Technology Development enables you to reach top level information technology executives in a variety of industries. These IT professionals convey technology-related information and knowledge between many departments of an organization. They support the technical needs of employees, implement new technologies, and develop new technology applications. These executives use information from various organizational departments to develop and implement strategies to fix problems, and identify areas where the organization can utilize technology to make operations more efficient and cost effective.
Depending upon the size of the organization, these IT systems professionals maintain and operate all company computer systems and/or networks. They have a knowledge of programming, operating systems and applications, hardware and software troubleshooting, planning for service outages, project management for systems-related projects, supervising and training computer operators, and being the consultant for computer problems beyond the knowledge of technical support staff.
Job Title/Function:
Information Technology Director
Chief Information officer
IT Director
Chief Technology Director
Technology Director
Vice President of Information Technology
Information Systems Director
IT/Internet Support Director
Vice President of Systems
Systems Director
Director of MIS
SVP Internet Marketing
Network Security Director
Employee Size
Under 10
11-25
26-50
50-100
101-250
251-500
500+
Most technology officers hold bachelor’s degrees or higher in business administration, information technology, engineering, or computer science. They usually begin their careers in entry-level or assistant positions and advance to the rank of executive after gaining several years of experience and proving themselves to be excellent leaders.
These technology leaders must stay current within their discipline and to continue to learn and understand emerging technology trends. This makes them excellent prospects for continuing education, association membership, trade show, computer hardware, software, and business technology publication offers. |
