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It is no secret that the utilization of technology in our every day life is on the rise, so it
should not come as a surprise that careers within the industry will be one of the most secure and
lucrative. Computer Science graduates have an advantage in today’s workforce as they are
among the highest paid majors, while being employed in companies that offer a wide range of
benefits and perks. Software Engineering, Database Management, Network Administration and
Cyber Security are just a few of the different facets that make up the global $4.8 trillion industry.
For example, the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea boasted the worlds most
technologically advanced games to date. (Natasha Turak, "The Coolest Tech Innovations You'll
See at South Korea 2018 Winter Olympics", CNBC.com) With the help of giant technology
companies such as Intel, LG and Samsung, robots helped guide guests through the olympic
venues by helping translate travel and schedule questions in five languages. Squat bots were
created for the reporters at the games who need to track Olympic news in real-time. Other robots
were programmed to clean high traffic areas and roam event halls offering beverages. (Rose
popularmechanics.com) Autonomous electric cars/buses took game visitors to and from each
venue; while event security used drones to patrol from a birds eye view. Operating and
monitoring the large amount of data involved with the Olympics was managed in a Cloud, which
translated event results to the media in 0.3 seconds. Using 360-degree Virtual Reality cameras,
viewers were able to watch the major events in Ultra-High Definition, four times higher than
HD.
Managing the data capacity of an Olympic event required an innovative approach paired
with next generation networking. The pressing challenges facing the organizers of each Olympic
Games are to further secure operations and contain costs. The 2018 Winter Olympics marked the
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first time all information technology applications were handled within the Cloud. (Natasha
Turak, "The Coolest Tech Innovations You'll See at South Korea 2018 Winter Olympics",
CNBC.com) The variation in data peaks paired with flexibility of Cloud infrastructure satisfied
the unique demands of such an event. All of which utilized technology based upon a computer
receives a starting salary of $70,000 annually and can earn up to $155,000. Samsung offers
$90,000 to $123,000 and LG averages $76,000 to $121,000. Software is deployed in almost all
technology today through applications and computer systems. It can be applied in technology
such as robotics, point of sale systems, tablets, phones, and computers. A Computer Science
development process; research, design, coding, testing and modifying of a program based off
required specifications. Fluency in one or more core programming language such as C++, Java,
or Python is a skill that they will possess. Seventy one percent of STEM degree jobs are in
computing and twenty seven percent of those are in software. ("Stem Jobs through 2108",
Science or Religious studies report low starting and mid-career salaries in the $36,000 to $60,00
range, a stark contrast considering the cost of schooling can be near the same.
computer systems that use specialized software for storing and organizing data. Because data
storage is critical to many companies Data Administrators (DBA’s) are in high demand and can
earn $70,000 per year to start; some senior positions offering six figures. Administrators
responsibilities include the security, functionality, and search-ability of the companies database.
The position may also include planning, installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and data
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recovery. While employers prefer DBA’s to have a bachelors degree, anyone with prior industry
experience or knowledge can earn a certificate through a program that lasts a year. Most
businesses are moving towards a Cloud based storage solution as Cloud storage that can be used
not only as a back-up plan but also provide a solution to reducing costs. These files are stored at
Graduates with an emphasis in Networking can find careers with salaries that range
businesses system needs and assisting architects in designing and installing a network. They
manage the servers, desktop and mobile equipment, ensuring that communication and data
storage networks are functioning correctly. “PyeongChang was the first Olympics to run on a 5G
network which is expected to revolutionize the broadcasting industry because it is able to deliver
massive amounts of data needed for Virtual Reality or hologram services," Korean website
Yonhap News wrote. While it sounds far out most of the major events were broadcasted in 5G
because they were filmed using VR Cameras. The games were a testing site for a larger roll out
The Olympics are meant to showcase each countries best athletes, yet in 2018, South
Korea offered a taste of the worlds technologic future. According to Forbes, the global
Cybersecurity market is expected to reach 170 billion by 2020. The disciplines quick growth is
(Laurence Bradford, "What You Need To Know About Cybersecurity In 2018," Forbes.com)
Information Technology is a major component of all business and it’s security is left up to a
unique group of men and women that possess what could be argued as “The most profitable skill
set” based upon industry demand and salary potential. A career in Cybersecurity has the potential
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to earn $96,000 a year with just a bachelors degree and experience. Classic job titles are
and Security Specialist. Roles in the Cybersecurity field often involve overlapping
responsibilities. Most cybersecurity professionals have all of the skills that a software engineer
would plus an understanding of networking and data management. Because of this their skill set
can be extensive or specialized depending on the individual’s role within the company.
Students looking for a high income career with opportunity for growth should look into a
computer science field. In Code.org’s latest film short film, “What most schools don’t teach,”
Mark Zuckerberg, creator of Facebook and other techies talk about the need for more
programmers. He states “Our policy is literally to hire as many talented engineers as we can
find, the whole limit in the system is just that there just aren’t enough people who are trained and
have these skills today.” Tech companies are competitively looking to bridge the unemployment
gap and are known for showering their employees with perks and by creating an incredible work
environment to recruit top engineers. ("Whats Wrong with This Picture?", Code.org/promote)
Furthermore, as the Olympics were broadcast worldwide the opportunity for a career is the
same. Technology use is not slowing anytime soon and people working in the industry will not
have a hard time finding and keeping a job. Todays Computer Science Graduates are projected to
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