Feature - An Introduction to Information Technology

Bob Skertic
Director

Information Technology includes computer scientists, information technology management specialists, computer engineers, telecommunications managers, information technology project managers, information technology program managers, etc., who directly manage and support the acquisition of information technology. This may include hardware, software, or firmware products used to create, record, produce, store, retrieve, process, transmit, disseminate, present, or display data or information. The employee identifies requirements; writes and/or reviews specifications; identifies costs; obtains resources (manpower, funding, and training); supports portfolio management, information assurance, and IT-architecture-related activities; and tests, evaluates, plans, obtains, and manages life cycle development and support (operations, maintenance, and replacement).