IT professionals perform a variety of specialized technology-related services for organizations. These professionals include website developers, systems consultants, network administrators, security consultants, software developers, and IT support staff. They analyze problems or opportunities associated with key business functions and recommend practical solutions. Some common IT professional roles are programmer, web developer, project manager, systems administrator, technical support specialist, and database administrator. IT professionals help plan, implement, and maintain an organization's technology systems and network infrastructure.

1. Roles of IT Professionals
Information technology professionals (IT professionals) are professional organizations providing
technology, systems and Internet services. These organizations include a wide range of
businesses, including the following types of services:
 Website developers
 Systems and computer consultants
 Database services
 Network administrators
 Security consultants
 IT Support Services
 Software developers Systems procurement
 Transactional Internet services
IT professionals are professionals who perform a specialized technology or Internet related
professional service for a fee. Typically this service is based on the provision of expert
knowledge in providing expert knowledge. IT professionals can analyze problems or
opportunities associated with key business functions, recommend practical solutions and help
implement these recommendations.
 Project Manager:-
The person in overall charge of the planning and execution of a particular project. They are
organized, passionate and goal-oriented who understand what projects have in common, and
their strategic role in how organizations succeed, learn and change.
 Programmer:-
IT programmers design applications by writing the code that instructs computers to perform
specific functions. Programmers may work for a software development company or within a
business, executing projects that are specific to that organization's needs. They typically use
object-oriented languages, such as C++, Java.
 Web Developer:-
Web developers are responsible for the creation of company websites, layout design, writing
code, and usability testing. Many work closely with graphic designers. Web developers typically
work for web design firms or as independent contractors. Some businesses hire their own
webmasters to maintain company websites and manage site content.

2.  Associate Developer:-
Coordinate with clients and analyze all business requirements and develop information systems
to ensure smooth transition to all business systems.
Associate developer responsibilities are to follow the instructions of the senior developer or
development manager and coordinate the staff activities. The development process may be aimed
in the development of projects and processes for internal or external requirements.
 Project and Technical Services Management:-
Many IT professionals advance their careers as project or technical services managers. A project
manager is responsible for overseeing individual projects, from communicating with clients to
coordinating designers and programmers. Technical services managers direct the computing
resources for their company. They coordinate employees and manage user services.
 Data Administrators:-
Data administration or data resource management is an organizational function working in the
areas of information systems and computer science that plans, organizes, describes and controls
data resources.
 Chief Technology Officer:-
In partnership with the company’s founders, identify opportunities and risks for delivering the
company’s services as a web-based business, including identification of competitive services,
opportunities for innovation, and assessment of marketplace obstacles and technical hurdles to
the business success.
 Systems Administration:-
Systems administrators install and repair an organization's computer systems. They are
responsible for maintaining communications, such as Internet and intranet systems, local area
networks (LAN), and wide area networks (WAN).
 Technical Supporter:-
Computer support specialists provide technical assistance to their clients, from troubleshooting e-
mail to training individuals in new software applications. Many tech support professionals work
at a help desk within an organization, while others work for companies that offer outsourced
technical services

3.  Data Quality Manager:-
The work of the quality manager will be affected by the nature of the employing organization but
is likely to include some or all of the following activities:-
 Devising and establishing a company's quality procedures, standards and specifications
 Reviewing customer requirements and ensuring that they are met
 Working with purchasing staff to establish quality requirements from external suppliers
 Making sure that manufacturing or production processes meet international and national
standards
 Setting up and maintaining controls and documentation procedures
 Monitoring performance by gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports
 Software Engineer:-
A software engineer is a licensed professional engineer who is schooled and skilled in the
application of engineering discipline to the creation of software.
 Software Designers:-
Software Designers come up with ideas for software applications, determine their
requirements and specifications and business processes, create architectures, design the
look, write clean code, solve both engineering and domain problems, package and market
their applications.
 Systems Architect:-
Systems Architect is a person who defines the overall structure of an application and
breaks it down into component parts to be developed.
 System Analyst:-
A systems analyst is an IT professional who specializes in analyzing, designing and
implementing information systems. System analysts assess the suitability of information
systems in terms of their intended outcomes and liaise with end users, software vendors and
programmers in order to achieve these outcomes.
 Programmer Analyst:-
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4.  IT Systems Administrator
As a systems administrator, you will be required to perform the following functions:
 Install patches
 Review system logs
 Maintain user access administration
 Disaster recovery planning
 Physical security
 Identify secondary system administrator(s)
 Comply with password requirements
 Access control
 Security training will be required every three (3) years
 Information Systems Manager:-
Information systems managers (IS Manager) implement information technology in an
organization, overseeing a team of IT professionals. The role encompasses information
systems planning, installation, and maintenance, including hardware and software
upgrades.
Network engineers
Network engineers are responsible for implementing, maintaining, supporting,
developing and, in some cases designing communication networks within an organization
or between organizations
 Java Developer:-
Java developers create dynamic applications and websites. Some design interfaces; others
do work that’s completely behind the scenes. One of the basic duties is writing class files.
Java developers work at all stages of the engineering process, though: soliciting
requirements, designing prototypes, and configuring products.
 Software Programmer:-
 Assist with design, analysis, maintenance, documentation, and testing of software
 Code, debug, test, and document routine application programs
 Install and test routine software packages

5. Roles of (IT) Professionals as:-
 Front End Developer
 Help Desk Specialist
 Information Technology Manager
 IT Support Specialist
 IT Systems Administrator
 Software Engineer
 Network Systems Administrator
 Security Specialist
 Database Administrator
 Network Architect