[LINK] 10 tech laws that define our world

[Marghanita da Cruz]

Stephen Wilson wrote:
> 
> On 9/03/2012 8:28 AM, Craig Sanders wrote:
> 
>>  I should start calling myself a software doctor or network surgeon
> 
> Brilliant.
> 

Putting Craig's statement back into context:
> Those titles mean a hell of a lot more than just "i do a job where some
> aspects are quite similar or roughly analagous to what real engineers or
> architects do".
>
> ...or maybe I should just give in and start calling myself a software
> doctor or network surgeon since, as a sysadmin, i look after the health
> of computer systems. nonsense.

For my part, my BSc included Computer Science along with Physics,
Chemistry, Zoology and Mathematics. The job titles around the time were
Computer Programmer and perhaps Analyst/Programmer.

Circa 1994, I actually worked on a new employment structure for computer
people. There was lots of talk about the title, but my focus was on the
skill set and responsibilities. I think there were titles like Information
Technologist as in Dentist.

I recently came across these definitions - which I think hit the nail on
the head:

"Technology is the branch of knowledge that deals with science and
engineering, or its practice. It is ever ever-changing and accelerating in
development.
Engineering is the practical application of technology into the social
world in which we live.
Industry is the application of technology to produce goods for our social
world. - HERITAGE INFORMATION SERIES ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE (2006)

In my submission to the NSW Planning Review, I have reiterated my
preference for ICT - Information and Communcation Technology/Technologist.
> The current plannining Information and Technology (IT) systems simply digitises paper records.
> 
> Adopting Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the following ways would deliver process efficiencies, and meet the objectives of the Legislation....
<http://ramin.com.au/eco-sydney/Planning-Submission-Marghanita-da-Cruz-1-March-2012.shtml>

Marghanita
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