2. IS Managers
• Chief information officer (CIO)
• Make large-scale decisions
• Involved in running the business
3. Computer Scientist
• Study the theory of computers
• Design new hardware
• Develop new programming languages
• Design knowledge based systems
4. Technical Analyst
• Also called Systems Analyst
• Update information systems
• Modify information systems
• Revamp information systems
• Find goals and issues in information systems
5. System Programmers
• Create computer programs
• Modify existing programs
• Consult on application design
• Provide post development support
• Create entire applications from scratch
• Work in teams with different exponents of the program
6. Technical Writers and Online
Help Authors
• Technical writers
• Organize and create documentation
• Teaches users how to operate information systems
● Online help authors
• Develop complex systems of tutorials and instructional
information
7. Procurement Specialists
• Also known as purchasing agents
• Choose suppliers for system components
• Negotiate terms for purchasing of leasing items
• Bring all pieces together within a certain amount of time
Editor's Notes
The IS manager is a high level job and they or involved in running the business. They help the COO and CFO make large scale decisions and plans. These managers have broad backgrounds in IS technology, networking, and computer systems. They also have business backgrounds. They have to have a detailed understanding of the organizations mission and operations
Computer scientists research developing new computer designs. They try to achieve making the next technological leap in the industry. They apply theory, develop specialized languages, and design knowledge based systems.
Look for solutions when an information system needs to be updated, modified, or revamped. Analysts define the goals and issues of the information system. Help computer scientists design and solution. They provide all the detail that the other members need to perform their work.
When creating the computer programs they design either as commercial products or as part of a company’s information system. Because information systems are so complex they need to work in teams and each team has different goals.
Technical writers help people learn how to use information systems properly. Online help authors create content for online help systems
Companies rely on procurement specialists because information systems are created from hardware and software.
