Posts tagged Information Professional
Poll: What Do Information Technology Professionals Wear To Work?
Mar 3rd
Today, our Information Thought of the Day (ITTOD) is a poll subject.
I find that most Information Technology (IT) organizations are either very formal or completely informal in their dress attire. I, also, find that most corporations that are IT based tend to be internally consistent, meaning that they generally have about the same dress code. I am getting ready to write a series of posts about what Information Technology Professionals should wear to work. Hence today’s poll topic. I am trying to get a feel for how your organizations dress.
Which of the three photos looks like the way that your organization dresses?
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Loading ...I will be sure to share the results. Feel free to add a comment below to add other thoughts that should have shown up on the list.
Do you like polls as a daily topic? Do you have a recommended one for another week? Please let me know.
That is my Information Technology Thought of the Day (ITTOD) for March 3, 2010 ©Scott Coughlin.
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Characteristics of a Good Young Information Technology Professional
Mar 2nd
Last week, I wrote a post about what High School Classes would enrich young people thinking of pursuing careers in the Information Technology fields. Today, I follow that up.
There are certain characteristics in young people, that I believe, adults can be on the look-out for to indicate that they might have an aptitude for success as an Information Technology Professional. This list is my own, personal opinions on what those traits are:
- Math Prowess
- Analytical Thinking
- Engineering interest over Science
- Creativity
- Mechanically inclined
- Tinkerer
- Stubbornness
- Perseverance
- Introversion
- Independence
- Interest in Computers and Networking
I plan on elaborating on these items in future posts.
Do you agree or disagree with this list? Do you have any to add? Please comment below.
That is my Information Technology Thought of the Day (ITTOD) for March 2, 2010 by Scott Coughlin.
Image credit: cientifica.eu
Ignite Baltimore #5 Tonight!
Mar 4th
Posted by Scott Coughlin in IT Geek Tourist Locations
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Tonight is the fifth Ignite Baltimore Event . It will be held at the Walters Art Gallery in downtown Baltimore. Unfortunately, it is already sold out, though many walk-ins get spaces if ticket holders do not show up in time, but you can read about it here . I highly recommend this event if are looking for a hip event that combines the best of art with the best of technology with the best of fun! I will be there.
You can also follow it on Twitter at @ignitebaltimore.
This is a great opportunity for artistic and technical people in the local DC/Baltimore Metro area to interact in person and I always enjoy meeting everyone. The fourth event was even better than before and I expect that tonight will continue the improving trend. The new venue is better, the food was great last time, the drink is always fine, and the speakers look encouraging.
If you are here because of Ignite Baltimore, I sincerely thank you for taking the time and investing your attention in my content. If you leave me a comment with your link or send me an email using my contact form, I would be honored to return your favor. I welcome your feedback on my blog. Please seek me out on twitter @Scott_Coughlin or @ITThought so we can meet at the event, too.
Ignite is a tough event to describe so I will direct you to the global Ignite site instead. This how they describe it there:
Ignite is exciting because it attracts a very diverse audience of artists, technorati, and thinkers to see presentations and engage in cerebral discussions led by other local artists, technorati, and thinkers. Plus it features local foods, deserts, and drinks. Great time for all.
My IT thought for the day is "what is it about now that there seems to be a growing number of convergence events happening just like this?” I believe, though I cannot find the words to explain it, that art and science and technology are coming together in many places because of our Information Age and it all has something very profound to say about the maturity of its glue – Information Technology.
What do you think? Have you ever been to an Ignite event near you? Please share your thoughts.
That is my Information Technology Thought of the Day (ITTOD) for March 4, 2010 by Scott Coughlin.
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