Engineering

Learning Objectives

Explain the purpose of an IT department in an organization.

Identify major IT roles and functions.

Machine Learning Engineer

The machine learning engineer is responsible for allowing an organization to take full control of its data. Application developers and computer programmers with data analytical skills can transition to become machine learning engineers. Experience in Python, R, or Java with a background in machine learning frameworks is required.

Software Engineer

Software engineers design and develop software that makes hardware and software systems work, including operating systems, database systems, and embedded systems. They need to understand hardware and software. Software engineers work with clients and colleagues to understand requirements and perform detailed technical work. Software engineers typically work in IT, electronics, or telecommunication companies in roles such as application programmers, software developers, and software architects. These jobs require attention to detail, analytical and logical thinking skills, and teamwork. Proficiency in working on complex software projects, accompanied by a bachelor’s degree in math, computer science, software engineering, or information technology, is recommended.

Network Engineer

Hardware engineers, network designers, and network engineers set up, configure, maintain, and upgrade systems where data resides and that support the exchange of information, including communication systems and networks. Network engineers ensure that the security of data and information is appropriate and that companies have processes and procedures in place to enable business operations to continue in the event of a disaster. Anyone working in the IT department needs to have a deep understanding of networks and systems. However, the network engineer should have the ability to communicate, plan, analyze, and solve problems effectively.

Cloud Engineer

Cloud software engineers, cloud security engineers, cloud system engineers, and cloud network engineers use their technical and analytical skills to help companies identify opportunities for migrating a part or all of their infrastructure to the cloud, supporting the more efficient use of resources and improving IT operations. These individuals design and set up automation, cloud storage, data centers, virtual servers, and web services with an emphasis on a particular solution’s cost, benefits to users, and security of data processing.