Computer-Related Occupational Profiles Many occupational profiles describe work related to designing, installing and servicing computer systems and other types of digital equipment. Following are four lists:
profiles about occupations directly related to designing, installing and maintaining computer systems
profiles about occupations that involve assembling, installing or servicing other types of digital equipment
profiles about occupations involved in teaching others how to design, install and maintain computer technology
indirectly related profiles about occupations in which people may work in the computer industry.
Designing, Installing and Maintaining Computer Systems Automated Systems Technologist Automated systems technologists analyze, implement, maintain and design electromechanical (automated) systems. These systems often include mechanical components, sensors, actuators and control systems, and may include stationary or mobile robots.
Biomedical Engineer Biomedical engineers study, design, develop and evaluate biological and medical systems and products such as artifical organs, prostheses, medical instruments and information systems.
Computer Engineer Computer engineers design, implement, evaluate, modify, maintain and test computer systems and related equipment.
Computer Network Administrator Computer network administrators plan, establish, operate, maintain and support the use of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), mainframe networks and related hardware, software and peripheral equipment.
Computer Programmer Computer programmers create, modify and test the forms, scripts and code that tell computers what to do.
Computer Service Technician Computer service technicians install, service and configure computer systems and networks including desktop computers, servers and peripherals such as printers, disk drives and CD-ROM drives.
Customer Support Analyst Customer support analysts answer computer related questions, investigate complaints and work with others in a team environment to resolve users' software and hardware problems.
Data Administrator Data administrators manage and organize electronic data, and develop and implement data administration policy, standards and models.
Database Analyst Database analysts design, develop, modify and maintain database management systems to meet specific user needs.
Electronics Engineering Technologist Electronics engineering technologists apply the practical skills and theoretical principles of electronics to the development of electronic based circuits and the installation and servicing of electronic equipment and systems.
Engineering Physicist Engineering physicists use scientific and engineering principles to solve problems and develop new processes, products and technologies.
Information Systems Consultant Information systems consultants analyze, design and develop information systems business solutions and provide advice on a wide range of information systems issues.
Information Systems Quality Assurance Analyst Information systems quality assurance analysts develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure customer satisfaction, maximum performance and overall quality of software products and information systems.
Interactive Media Programmer Interactive media programmers write, modify, integrate and test computer code for Internet applications, computer based training software, computer games, film, video and other interactive media.
Software Engineer Software engineers specify, design, evaluate, modify, research, integrate, test and maintain software applications, technical environments, operating systems, embedded software, information warehouses, databases and telecommunications software.
Systems Auditor Systems auditors conduct reviews to assess the quality of software products, applications and information systems (including hardware, networks and facilities) that make up the internal control systems of an organization.
Systems Security Analyst Systems security analysts are computer specialists who assess administrative, physical and technical security risks to information, software and hardware; and develop policies, procedures and contingency plans to detect, prevent or minimize the effects of security breaches and concerns.
Systems Tester Systems testers create and execute test plans to evaluate the performance of computer software, information systems and telecommunication systems.
Web Designer Web designers create websites for the Internet and intranet sites that are internal to their organizations.
Web Technician Web technicians set up and maintain Internet and intranet websites and web server hardware and software, and monitor and optimize network connectivity and performance.
Webmaster Webmasters are responsible for the design, development, maintenance and success of Internet and intranet websites.
Assembling, Installing and Servicing Digital Equipment Biomedical Engineering Technologist Biomedical engineering technologists maintain and repair the biomedical equipment that physicians, nurses and other medical personnel use to monitor, diagnose and treat medical conditions.
Broadcast Maintenance Technologist Broadcast maintenance technologists install, test, inspect, modify, repair and maintain radio and television broadcasting systems.
Communication Technician Communication technicians install, repair and maintain telecommunication systems.
Electrical Engineer Electrical engineers specify, design, construct, analyze and test electrical and electronic components and systems, and are responsible for their safe operation.
Electrical Engineering Technologist Electrical engineering technologists apply their knowledge and understanding of electrical theory in business and industry settings.
Electronics Assemblers and Fabricators Electronics assemblers and fabricators mount, secure, interconnect and adjust parts and components to assemble and fabricate electronic equipment.
Instrument Technician Instrument technicians install, maintain and repair the measuring and control instruments used in industrial and commercial processing.
Office Equipment Technician Office equipment technicians repair and maintain business machines such as photocopiers, facsimile (fax) machines and laser printers.
Security Alarm Installer Security alarm installers install and maintain electronic security alarm systems for homes, businesses and industrial properties.
Vending Machine Technician Vending machine technicians install, service and repair coin-operated vending machines that dispense food, beverages and other products.
Teaching Career and Technology Studies Teacher Career and technology studies teachers help junior and senior high school students make effective career decisions, develop skills for personal living, and enter the workforce or further education.
College, Technical or Vocational Instructor College, technical and vocational instructors provide instruction to adults in a wide variety of subject areas including vocational, technical, business or services training, trades, academic upgrading, university transfer courses and university degree program courses.
Private Trainer/Facilitator Private trainers and facilitators conduct workshops, seminars, retreats, conference sessions and individual coaching sessions for young people and adults. They also may develop, design and evaluate training programs, curricula and materials.
University Professor University professors are employed by degree-granting institutions to teach and produce works of art or conduct research and publish their research findings.
Indirectly Related Profiles People in the following occupations may work for organizations involved in developing, installing or servicing digital equipment.
Accountant Accounting Technician Administrative Assistant Creative Writer Electrician Graphic Designer Lawyer Librarian Library Technician Linguist Management Consultant Market Research Analyst Materials Technician Purchasing Agent Receptionist Technical Sales Representative Technical Writer
