reflection 2_ profile of my dream career

7/24/2019 Reflection 2_ Profile of my dream career

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Camila MoreiraITCS 1600

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I. Prole o My Dream Career

Front End Developer

1)NATURE OF THE WORK

Create and deploy responsive digital experiences using a content management system

and often research alternative solutions, have experience working in sprint cycles and

responding rapidly to sprint review feedback.Participates in the development and

implementation of technically complex digital solutions for public-facing websites, landing

pages, etc.

Uses responsive web design and development principles and techniques

Uses a text editor to hand code HTML, CSS and JavaScript

Uses a content management system to deploy code to servers.

Develops prototypes of new interactions and data presentations, often using existing

third-party frameworks, sometimes developing home-grown solutions

Works closely with product owners, CX interactive designers, visual designers, IT

analysts, other web developers, project managers, vendors and business partners to

understand requirements and translate into well-formed code

Promotes user-centered design principles and upholds online styles and standards

Codes, tests and implements new solutions, enhancements and fixes with great attention

to detail and quality assurance for a wide range of screens

Provides production support and troubleshooting, including website monitoring and

maintenance as needed

2)WORKING CONDITIONS

a)No travel required, but telecommuting is not available.

3)EDUCATION REQUIRED

a) Bachelors degree in Computer Science/ similar to.

4)QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

a)3 to 5+ years professional experience with front-end web development


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b)Demonstrated experience with front-end development and responsive web design

c)Practical experience with content management system(s)

d)Expertise in HMTL5, CSS3, JavaScript/jQuery, XML

e)Experience with website analytics tools and development of Javascript-based tracking code

f) Confident working independently and collaborating with cross-functional teams

g)Knowledge of trending web development technologies and best practices

h)Professional written, verbal and presentation skills

5)VALUES, INTERESTS, & PERSONALITY

a)Creative, extremely detail oriented, and open minded to ensure that projects will meet client

needs, and be a unique product that meets all requirements, and specifications.

b)Interests must be to like color, like animation, and be an innovative person seeking for the

best technology, and always willing to learn about new technologies.

6)ADVANCEMENT

a)Software architect working remotely.

7)CAREER DEMOGRAPHICS

a)No on the job training for most developers

b)There is a great diversity among front end developers, most have college degrees.

8)EARNING

a)Median salary is $75k

9)NON-ECONOMIC BENEFITS

a)Creative atmosphere, room to be independent and be in charge of projects.

10)DISADVANTAGES


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a)Might not be able to use software tools that are used to.

b)No working remotely at this job.

11)JOB OUTLOOK

a)Going up more than 20% each year.

Business Analyst

12)NATURE OF THE WORK

Analyze business system needs and requests from end users and implement, maintain, and

support user applications as assigned. This position will research and document Empowered

Benefits applications and requirements from the perspective of the business end user. This

position will also update and maintain assigned system tables in EB Systems, assist users in

troubleshooting report/system errors or issues. This position serves as a translator between

the client and the technical team, therefore listening and communication skills are critical.

This position is responsible for developing, proposing and negotiating solutions with diverse

stakeholders to ensure successful solution delivery so presentation, facilitation, negotiation,and escalation skills are critical. This position requires a high degree of teamwork and

interaction with various organizations, making interpersonal skills and a positive attitude as

important as technical qualifications. The ability to work in a self-directed manner is a must.

13)WORKING CONDITIONS

a)Travel required, can work remotely.

14)EDUCATION REQUIRED

a) Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Computer Science or related field

15)QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Must possess three to five years of experience in a functional HR environment

3 to 5 years of experience with the Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, PowerPoint,

Excel, and Visio), and Adobe Acrobat


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Experience leading system implementation, upgrades, enhancements etc.

Proven ability to successfully deliver technical and functional solutions to business

problems

Proven leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills

Knowledge of SDLC methodology and experience

Strong conflict management skills

16)VALUES, INTERESTS, & PERSONALITY

a)Interests are being outgoing, leadership, and being able to identify the needs of two

departments.

b)Personality must be outgoing.

17)ADVANCEMENT

a)Software architect working remotely.

18)CAREER DEMOGRAPHICS

a)No on the job training for most developers

b)There is a great diversity among front end developers, most have college degrees.

19)EARNING

a)Median salary is $80k

20)NON-ECONOMIC BENEFITS

a)Organized work, always being creative with diagrams, and getting both sides the business

and the it side.

21)DISADVANTAGES

a)A lot of conflict between two departments, the it and business side, must know a lot of

conflict resolution.

22)JOB OUTLOOK

a)Going up more than 40% each year.


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II. ORGANIZATION

I chose my dream career o the ront end deelo!ment "eca#se it is

the one that ts me most$ it has eerythin% I am loo&in% or. I e'!lored the

o!tions "y thin&in% a"o#t all the !ro(ects I hae done in my co#rses$ the ones

that t )ith the careers$ and reali*ed that the ones that I en(oyed the most

)ere the ones that had ront end deelo!ment a!art o it$ s#ch as creatin% a

)e"site rom scratch$ or ma&in% a )e"site )ith a "ootstra! rame)or&

tem!late$ and any ty!e o deelo!ment that yields immediate res#lts I really

en(oy. I collected all the inormation to ma&e this decision "y doin% a lot o

research on the di+erent ty!es o )e" deelo!ers that there are$ and the

ty!es o (o"s that are o!en in the Charlotte area.I learned a"o#t the di+erent

ty!es o tools that these deelo!ers m#st #se$ s#ch as ,SP$ .-T$ /TM$

CSS$ and some #se rame)or&s s#ch as "ootstra!. The ne) insi%hts I %ot

)ere that yo# m#st "e e'tremely creatie$ and &no) ho) to ada!t to the

re#irement that yo#r client mi%ht )hat. 3hat4s ne't or me is e'citin%

"eca#se I am ery !assionate a"o#t ma&in% di+erent )e"sites no)$ and hae

many ideas or the &inds o sites that I )ant to create$ and !#t in my

!ortolio. I hae not come #! )ith many #estions or this career !ath


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Refection 2"eca#se I &no) that the rst ste!s I m#st ta&e is to !ractice as m#ch as I can$

and "#ild my !ortolio in order to a!!ly or (o"s.

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