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Abstract
Choosing a career wisely is an essential aspect that many people fail to consider while
making choices. There are many computer science careers in the job market but only a
few of them that are considered most important. Computer science through
work and lives of individuals in the modern world. Computer science studies had
research will continue advancing technology and making lives of future generations
growth daily.
Technology is shifting from the use of absolute systems, that were less powerful in
processing, produced a lot of heat, consumed much power and were bulky occupying
large room space. Today the computation ability of machine has increased with data
processing being real time. The size of the machine has reduced with the new machine
Introduction
Computer science is the use of practical and scientific approach in the study of
completely revolutionized technology aspects in our daily lives today. Different business
in the modern world today heavily rely on technology in their processes. Technology is
essential in the automation of business to ensure that effectiveness and efficiency are
achieved.
Every day, inventions and creativity as brought about new ways of solving problems.
Technology experts have continued making research on how they can address some of
the issues that people face. Computer science study involves the use of well-defined
models like the algorithm and protocols that facilitate ion the acquisition, representation,
It is essential to understand why people have to study computer science for this will
make us aware of how it has positively impacted our lives. Computer science career will
market today
Methodology
important in obtaining data and information about the top ten computer science careers.
The qualitative approach through interviewing different people has shown that many
people do not seem to understand about carriers in computer science, but they
acknowledge how technology has impacted their lives. Some are quick to point out
analysis of data collected on the survey, we can make several conclusions; that only a
few individuals who understand what computer science career entails ("Highest Paying
Jobs - Computer Science Zone", 2019). The majority would want to get knowledge in
computer science as it the basis of the technology that is widely used in the modern
world today. Only 10% of those who filled the questionnaire could understand and
differentiate the top ten computer science careers such as; IT Project Manager, IT
Discussion
The top ten career opportunities are mostly related to each other as they involve the
sharing of resources and materials such as computers, networks, data, and information.
The top ten careers in computer science have brought about various advancement and
vital changes in technology. These computer science careers include the following;
Software developers. These are individual who creates software and programs that
run on various devices and to perfume specific tasks as they are designed. They run on
platforms such as computers, mobile devices and various hardware's that provides
them with an enabling environment to their work. Software developers have the
maintenance of the programs and software. They are required to have proper
Jobs", 2019). The software developer is required to have web programming languages
skills such as Java, C#, Python, and C++. According to salaries.com the average
data as the users require it. These people develop databases for data storage as well
for it helps in planning and decision making. Database administrators should have
excellent skills in SQL and other database programming languages. They are also
required to have strong analytical skills. The average annual salary of a database
developing, designing and evaluating computer hardware and related components such
as routers, circuit boards, and memory devices. They require both technical and
aware of emerging trends and be able to create hardware that supports new
applications and programs. From Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), average annual
system that is in use and recommends necessary changes that should be made to
hardware and software to ensure the organization achieves efficiency in its work. This
career opportunity requires that one should be able to communicate regularly with the
management and the employees to gather information about the systems and hence
the analyst should possess strong interpersonal skills. The system analyst should also
administrators reasons for adopting technological solutions that meet business and
organization needs.
maintaining, designing network systems such as LAN, extranets and intranets and
WAN. They assess the organizational needs for communication and data sharing. They
evaluate tools and network products available in the market before they arrange for their
network architect also may resolve a network problem that may arise. They should
possess strong analytical skills to evaluate and resolve network problems when they
arise in an institution. according to ton to the to BLS the average annual salary of the
Web Developer. These are people who create web-based information systems. They
create websites technical structure making sure that webpages are accessible to their
users over various browsers and other platforms as required. Web developers are
required to have good communication skills, and they should also possess web-based
programming skills and languages. Some web programming languages they should
have to include HTML, PHP and a scripting language such as CSS and java scripts
("Salary.com ", 2019). $67,990 is the average annual income that a web developer
takes home.
Information Security Analyst. These are people who have the responsibility of
cyber-attacks. The security analyst should have strong problem-solving skills to help
them investigate potential security breaches and also establish security measures to
avert possible attacks. IT security analyst should equip them with emerging trends on
security trends to help them protect systems ("U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", 2019). A
security analyst takes an annual average salary of $95,510, but they are entitled to
Computer and Information Research Scientists. These people come up with new
approaches in technology to solve complex problems that exist in various fields such as
science, business, medicine, and many other areas. They design algorithms that are
useful in the detection and analysis of patterns in large datasets. Some are involved in
the creation of robots control programs. Their annual average salary is approximately
$114,520.
IT Project Manager. Are people bestowed the responsibility of coordinating groups and
individuals involved in IT projects. The teams they coordinate include programmers and
analyst in the IT sectors. They are also involved in finding solutions to various problems
that may arise, and therefore they should possess strong leadership skills in addition to
approximately $86,126.
Conclusion.
The choice of career, is best determined by the skills and the abilities that an individual
has. For a computer scientist, the above careers pay well, but they require much
necessary to help one succeed. Before one makes a career choice, he or she must
analyze skills required, job availability and tool needed to begin working.
References.
The 50 Highest Paying Jobs in Computer Science - Computer Science Zone. (2019).
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