IT MANAGEMENT – IT CAREER DEVELOPMENT ITEC7.450 ASSESSMENT 1 PROJECT OWNERS: NAN LI & JAYSON LAVITAG DATE: 15 MAY 2015 Contents Part 1: INTRODUCTION 3 Topic 3 Self-introduction | Nan Li 3 Self-introduction | Jayson Lavitag 3 Desired IT career pathway 3 Part 2: BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE TOPIC 4 Description of the topic 4 IT Management within an organization 4 Career development within Business or IT 5 Part 3: PROGRESSION AND HISTORY 6 Utilization of IT by organizations 6 Part 4: IT ISSUES AND GROWTH 8 Emerging “Top IS Issues” for CIO’s 8 How does career development fit into the stages of it growth? 9 Critical success factors 9 Part 5: STRATEGY 10 IT Strategic Plan 10 References 11 PART 1: INTRODUCTION TOPIC IT Career Development SELF-INTRODUCTION | NAN LI I have a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology. I have 2 years of work experience in software development as a programmer in developing car navigation system using C++. The Graduate Diploma in IT will improve my skills in software development. It will also help me learn more about management in the IT area and help me develop my career from a programmer to an IT manager. SELF-INTRODUCTION | JAYSON LAVITAG Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, major in Business Management. My current work experience is with internet media and customer experience management. I also have experience in the travel industry, transport industry, as well as human resources. The Graduate Diploma in IT will align my work
I have over 20 years of diverse experience directly in hospitality management, operations, vacation club sales and membership
My relevant qualifications include my pursuit of a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems. I expect to graduate in December 2016. I currently hold a Work Study position for the Office of Veterans Affairs. In my current role, I assist veterans and their dependents with certification of educational benefits for veterans while maintaining educational enrollment information. I ensure student’s academic progress is in accordance with state and federal regulations and guidelines, to ensure compliance with the Veterans Affairs policies.
Soon after pursuing my undergraduate in SASTRA University, I had landed a job at TATA Consultancy Services (TCS), an IT company which ranks among the ‘Big 4’ most valuable IT services brand worldwide. Initially, my first thought was I’d be working in a cubicle programing data in a computer, and barely talking to my coworkers. But I was wrong. To my pleasant surprise, none of my predictions came true. TCS was a modern, fast-paced service company providing services in different domain to top brands and have a vast knowledge on technology right from mainframe to cloud computing. As a software developer I started working for a British based Insurance firm (Scottish Widows).
I hold a Bachelor of Business Degree in Event Management from International College of Management in Sydney. I am also the proud founder of GraceLever.com, an entity dedicated to empowering and equipping women with critical business skills. Because of my academic background, work experience and personal conviction. I have become highly adept at sales management, marketing, business development, program management, business process automation, consulting and strategic planning.
My highest-level qualification is a Master of Business and Information Technology (completed at an average of 83%), while I have over 20 years’ experience at three different universities across a variety of relevant roles.
Strengths: experience in computer techniques, talented in internet techniques/computer-graphics/software development, has background education in both architecture and business
Bachelor’s Degree in related field including business administration, sport management, recreation management, athletic administration, etc.
1.What is one short term goal you have on your agenda to achieve in the next couple of weeks to a month?
In total I have twelve years of professional experience across many areas of arts administration including marketing, general administration, assistant
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General business classes working towards business administration degree with a major in accounting, and a minor in management information systems. Currently, I have a 4.0 in all my business classes and have completed managerial and financial accounting. I am in running for magna cum laude distinction.
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could be held, based on an analysis of what people actually do in an organization.