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- 1. Running head: PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEW REPORT 1 PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEW REPORT 4 Experience as a Computer Scientist Opening Statement For this report, the professional interviewed is a computer Engineer/ Web Developer who works for Omnivision Technologies Inc., a corporation that designs and develops advance digital technologies to use in mobile phones, notebooks, security cameras etc. across the United States. The interviewee is the technical manager of the organization and works at its headquarters in Santa Clara, California and has been working in this position for the last five years. This computer science expert provided very useful information about the computer science profession and highlighted a number of challenges common in the career. Further, he provided some recommendations on how the challenges can be dealt with. From the information provided by the interviewee, it is clear that the computer science profession is full of challenges particularly regarding the fast changing technology. The interview revealed several important topics which require further research. Methodology The interview was conducted on a skype video call and lasted for slightly above 30 minutes. Before the interview, the interviewee was contacted one hour in advance in order to avoid an ambush. He was also made to understand that the questions which were to be asked during the interview regards the profession, its concerns and challenges. The phone call was recorded during the entire conversation and the information later transcribed and key points extracted. This report is based only on important points and not everything that the interviewee
- 2. said. Essential Background Computer science is a field of technology that deals with studying processes that interact with data and which can be depicted as data in program form. Skills in computer science enables one to manipulate, use, or communicate digital information using programing algorithms. An expert in computer science has knowledge in computation theory as well as the practice of software systems design. Computer scientists are also popularly known as computer and information scientists and can work in a range of environments. For instance, these professionals work in private software publishers, government agencies, academic institutions, and engineering firms (Page & Smart, 2013). Wherever they work, computer scientists’ general roles include solving computing problems as well as developing new products. The professional interviewed for this report has in-depth knowledge in computer systems and management. Through his leadership skill, he organizes the successful delivery of effective and efficient technical solutions within the company. In particular, he is responsible for planning, designing, developing, production, and testing communication systems. He is also responsible for supervising technical and operations teams, landline and cellular network, IT infrastructure, and service platforms. He works with the chief technical officer (who is an expert in telecommunications engineering) to design and develop software that facilitates landline and cellular networks. Challenges According to the interviewee, the challenges in the field of computer science starts right from education and training. He says that in most parts of the world, there exists a major gender disparity in computer science training. Another key challenge in the field is related to the changing technology. These changes
- 3. need professionals in computer science and other related fields to constantly update themselves on new technologies and what can be done to make them even better. Big data is also expanding fast, thus making it a challenge for computer scientists to come up with new and efficient algorithms to handle huge amounts of data. The emergence of technologies and systems such as internet of things means that computer scientists and information technology experts to integrate and network everyday appliances so as to make them work more intelligently. The interviewee also identified new or emerging computer technologies, challenges in computer architectures, issues in distributed, parallel and mobile computing, changing programming paradigms and user interfaces, the need to develop and change computational models from time to time, issues with performance measures and complexity, dealing with uncertainty, and artificial intelligence, robotics and real-time bounded rationality. All these are trends, changes, and challenges in the field of computer science as it grows and changes with time. Computer scientists have to prepare themselves well to lead and steer these changes. Conclusions and Call to Action Experts in computer science have several career options since basically every system in life needs to be computerized. The key challenges in the computer science profession are either related to education, training, or the changing technological needs. The field is changing so fast that the methods or content used to teach it in the past cannot be used a few years later. Because of the fact that computer systems are becoming part of many aspects of our lives, training in this area needs to be focused on equipping learners with necessary skills. Training and learning should be an ongoing process in order to be updated with latest changes. Affirmative action should be instituted to encourage more female learners take up the course.
- 4. Reference Page, D., & Smart, N. (2013). What Is Computer Science?: An Information Security Perspective. Berlin, Germany: Springer Science & Business Media. Write a 350- to 700-word summary describing characteristics and uses of three different social media platforms with the objective of networking within your career field now or future. Make clear what that career field is. Describe your own current social media accounts related to your career field and why you use them, or if you do not currently use three social media platforms related to your career field, describe three you would use and why. Do not instruct the reader how to use a social media platform but rather how you use or would use a given platform and why. Describe how to present a professional profile on social media platforms. You may use the first person to describe your personal experience or intentions. Cite at least one resource. Format your assignment according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines. Memorandum Date: 22nd September, 2019 To: All students
- 5. From: Nischal Tiwari Subject: Computer Science Pre-interview memo, interviewee information and 2 Annotated Citations My interviewee is a computer Science graduate, Mr. Nagarik Sharma. Mr. Sharma is currently working as a Web Developer. This interview took place on a skype video call. Oxford Royale Academy. (2017, May 11). 4 Challenges for Computer Scientists in the 21st Century. Retrieved from Oxford Royale Academy: https://www.oxford-royale.com/articles/4- challenges-computer-scientists.html#aId=111edf27-b39b-4b29- bd39-3ab33e3101d4 The article by Oxford Royale Academy starts by noting that the internet has greatly changed how we operate. It emphasizes that these changes need professionals in computer science and other related fields to constantly update themselves on new technologies and what can be done to make them even better. As big data expands, those in the profession of computer science need to come up with new and efficient algorithms to handle huge amounts of data. Another concept of information technology discussed in the article is that of internet of things where there is increasing need for computer experts to integrate and network everyday appliances so as to make them work more intelligently. Eberbach, E. (n.d.). Challenges Facing Computer Science in the 21st Century. Retrieved from Jodrey School of Computer Science: http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download;jsessionid=4ECD 081878F6843F748367D1344E7577?doi=10.1.1.33.679&rep=rep 1&type=pdf The article by Eberbach presents various challenges which have already been experienced and which are likely to be experienced by computer scientists in the 21st century. Some of the challenges identified in the article include new or emerging
- 6. computer technologies, challenges in computer architectures, issues in distributed, parallel and mobile computing, changing programming paradigms and user interfaces, the need to develop and change computational models from time to time, issues with performance measures and complexity, dealing with uncertainty, and artificial intelligence, robotics and real-time bounded rationality. All these are trends, changes, and challenges in the field of computer science as it grows and changes with time. Computer scientists have to prepare themselves well to lead and steer these changes. Major Assignment: Client Interview Report TECM 4180 Description In this project, you'll hone your interview skills and gain insight into the goals and challenges of professionals. Interview someone who is a leader in a non-profit organization, the owner or manager of a business, or a professional in a field that interests you. You'll determine the questions to ask, you'll conduct the interview, and you'll write a report that presents information and recommendations to your readers. This project includes these deliverables: · Pre-interview memo including interviewee information and 2 Annotated Citations for "backgrounder" articles · Interview Report (preliminary draft and final draft) Contact the interview subject early in the semester and schedule the interview during the specified week. When contacting the person, you could say something like this: "I wonder if you would be willing to help me with a class project. I need to interview someone about the problems and challenges of people in your job role/business/nonprofit field. I would like to do a
- 7. 30-minute interview over the phone. The content will be used only for my class project and won't be published anywhere. It would really be helpful to me if you could spare the time during the week of ______. Are you available for an interview?" Note: You must conduct the interview face-to-face or by phone/video conferencing. Emailed or texted interview questions often result in short, fragmented answers and will not provide the quality of content required for this report. Audience A researcher who wants to identify the top concerns and challenges of people in the same situation as the interviewee, for the purpose of identifying research priorities Purpose The reader is looking for information about the top concerns and challenges of people in the same situation as the interviewee. Your position statement will be something like "my interview with ________ suggest several important topics for further research." Your goal is to explain these topics and their significance, to help the reader to determine research priorities. Length 750 words minimum plus Works Cited Suggested Questions for the Interview Before you conduct the interview, determine what types of information you would like from your subject. Your goal is to learn more about your profession and/or workplace communication, so use the questions below to help guide this preparation. Note: You may find that some of the answers are not interesting and therefore might not make it into your final report. Plan on collecting more information than you will integrate into the final report. · What are your top goals for this quarter or this year? Why are those goals important to you?
- 8. · How do you measure success? · When you think about challenges in your position/business/organization, are they mostly related to people... or resources... or technology... or other types of issues? · What is the top challenge affecting you or your team right now? · If you could magically make one big change to improve your workplace/business/organization right now--no limits, anything at all--what would it be? · When you think about general trends in society/business/technology right now, what kinds of issues are having the biggest impact on your type of business/organization? · When you think about technology, what kinds of problems, challenges, or goals do you have right now? · Are there any new trends in technology that could be really useful in your position/business/organization? · If you could do a survey of any group of people, who would you want to survey and how would that information help you? (If they mention something that's interesting to you, tell them-- "Later this semester, I have to do a survey project, so this could be something I could work on for you.") · * If you had time to go get expert advice about any issue, concern, new trend right now, what topics would you want to research? (If they mention something that's interesting to you, tell them--"Later this semester, I have to do a research project, so this could be something that I could work on for you.") Structure and Content Include these elements (as described in the Spence book): · Opening Statement: Present essential information about the interviewee (title, place of work, years in position, etc.) and state your Position · Methodology: Briefly describe your methods for conducting your interview (length of interview, place of interview, etc.)
- 9. · Essential Background: Background information about the job role, business, or nonprofit, to contextualize the discussion for a reader who might not be familiar with this subject matter. · Issues and Conclusions: Develop and support your position, presenting key topics from your interview and explaining why further research is needed. · Closing statement/call to action: A short discussion of next steps. Required Sources The Essential Background section must include information from at least 1 credible source that was published in the last five years. · Institutional authors are acceptable if they are highly credible to your intended audience. · If you wish, you also can use additional sources that are older or that do not have named authors. · You can use articles, books, videos, webinars, etc., from academic or professional sources. To determine the credibility of sources, search the Internet to determine the credentials of the author(s) relevant to this subject. · Your paper must include a Works Cited List with proper APA citations for all sources that you use. · Properly cite everything that comes from a source. Follow the best practice of paraphrasing and synthesizing information rather than stringing together quotes. Review the syllabus for information about academic integrity and plagiarism. Format The report will be created in Word by using a template that conveys professionalism. The text will be a readable size. Headings, sub-headings, figure captions, bullets, tables, etc., will be used to ensure a readable and professional design. The Works Cited list will be properly formatted, as discussed in class. Grading Criteria Purpose/Audience
- 10. Everything in the report supports the purpose stated in the intro, and it is consistent with the assignment scenario. For full points, it consistently focuses on a clearly stated position and the purpose of helping the specified audience to understand and use this information. Development/Support Descriptive details, examples, explanations, etc., are used to develop the information and the recommendations; there is no redundant or extraneous information. For full points, the document is full of attention-getting and memorable details and as a result is useful, relevant, and actionable. It meets all requirements for sources, which are synthesized and properly cited. Organization/Format The report follows the required structure. It presents the content in well-structured paragraphs and uses transitional phrases to create smooth flow. For full points, it presents information in a manner that makes it easy for the reader to find, use, and understand the information. Professional Ethos The tone is conversational yet professional and serious. The language is characterized by active voice, concise sentences, and correct grammar/spelling/word choice. There are no $20 words and phrases and no wordiness. For full points, the report conveys the information with a strong sense of professionalism and accountability. Due Dates See Canvas for due dates for the preliminary and final drafts of the report.