Camila Moreira

ITCS 1600
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I.

Profile of My Dream Career

Front End Developer

1) NATURE OF THE WORK

Create and deploy responsive digital experiences using a content management system
and often research alternative solutions, have experience working in sprint cycles and
responding rapidly to sprint review feedback.Participates in the development and
implementation of technically complex digital solutions for public-facing websites, landing
pages, etc.
Uses responsive web design and development principles and techniques
Uses a text editor to hand code HTML, CSS and JavaScript
Uses a content management system to deploy code to servers.
Develops prototypes of new interactions and data presentations, often using existing
third-party frameworks, sometimes developing home-grown solutions
Works closely with product owners, CX interactive designers, visual designers, IT
analysts, other web developers, project managers, vendors and business partners to
understand requirements and translate into well-formed code
Promotes user-centered design principles and upholds online styles and standards
Codes, tests and implements new solutions, enhancements and fixes with great attention
to detail and quality assurance for a wide range of screens
Provides production support and troubleshooting, including website monitoring and
maintenance as needed

2) WORKING CONDITIONS
a) No travel required, but telecommuting is not available.
3) EDUCATION REQUIRED
a)

Bachelors degree in Computer Science/ similar to.

4) QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

a) 3 to 5+ years professional experience with front-end web development

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b) Demonstrated experience with front-end development and responsive web design
c) Practical experience with content management system(s)
d) Expertise in HMTL5, CSS3, JavaScript/jQuery, XML
e) Experience with website analytics tools and development of Javascript-based tracking code
f)

Confident working independently and collaborating with cross-functional teams

g) Knowledge of trending web development technologies and best practices

h) Professional written, verbal and presentation skills

5) VALUES, INTERESTS, & PERSONALITY

a) Creative, extremely detail oriented, and open minded to ensure that projects will meet client
needs, and be a unique product that meets all requirements, and specifications.
b) Interests must be to like color, like animation, and be an innovative person seeking for the
best technology, and always willing to learn about new technologies.
6) ADVANCEMENT
a) Software architect working remotely.
7) CAREER DEMOGRAPHICS
a) No on the job training for most developers
b) There is a great diversity among front end developers, most have college degrees.
8) EARNING
a) Median salary is $75k
9) NON-ECONOMIC BENEFITS
a) Creative atmosphere, room to be independent and be in charge of projects.
10) DISADVANTAGES

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a) Might not be able to use software tools that are used to.
b) No working remotely at this job.
11) JOB OUTLOOK
a) Going up more than 20% each year.

Business Analyst
12) NATURE OF THE WORK
Analyze business system needs and requests from end users and implement, maintain, and
support user applications as assigned. This position will research and document Empowered
Benefits applications and requirements from the perspective of the business end user. This
position will also update and maintain assigned system tables in EB Systems, assist users in
troubleshooting report/system errors or issues. This position serves as a translator between
the client and the technical team, therefore listening and communication skills are critical.
This position is responsible for developing, proposing and negotiating solutions with diverse
stakeholders to ensure successful solution delivery so presentation, facilitation, negotiation,
and escalation skills are critical. This position requires a high degree of teamwork and
interaction with various organizations, making interpersonal skills and a positive attitude as
important as technical qualifications. The ability to work in a self-directed manner is a must.
13) WORKING CONDITIONS
a) Travel required, can work remotely.
14) EDUCATION REQUIRED
a)

Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Computer Science or related field

15) QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Must possess three to five years of experience in a functional HR environment

3 to 5 years of experience with the Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, PowerPoint,
Excel, and Visio), and Adobe Acrobat

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Experience leading system implementation, upgrades, enhancements etc.
Proven ability to successfully deliver technical and functional solutions to business
problems
Proven leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills
Knowledge of SDLC methodology and experience
Strong conflict management skills

16) VALUES, INTERESTS, & PERSONALITY

a) Interests are being outgoing, leadership, and being able to identify the needs of two

departments.
b) Personality must be outgoing.
17) ADVANCEMENT
a) Software architect working remotely.
18) CAREER DEMOGRAPHICS
a) No on the job training for most developers
b) There is a great diversity among front end developers, most have college degrees.
19) EARNING
a) Median salary is $80k
20) NON-ECONOMIC BENEFITS
a) Organized work, always being creative with diagrams, and getting both sides the business
and the it side.
21) DISADVANTAGES
a) A lot of conflict between two departments, the it and business side, must know a lot of
conflict resolution.
22) JOB OUTLOOK
a) Going up more than 40% each year.

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II. ORGANIZATION
I chose my dream career of the front end development because it is
the one that fits me most, it has everything I am looking for. I explored the
options by thinking about all the projects I have done in my courses, the ones
that fit with the careers, and realized that the ones that I enjoyed the most
were the ones that had front end development apart of it, such as creating a
website from scratch, or making a website with a bootstrap framework
template, and any type of development that yields immediate results I really
enjoy. I collected all the information to make this decision by doing a lot of
research on the different types of web developers that there are, and the
types of jobs that are open in the Charlotte area.I learned about the different
types of tools that these developers must use, such as ASP, .NET, HTML,
CSS3, and some use frameworks such as bootstrap. The new insights I got
were that you must be extremely creative, and know how to adapt to the
requirement that your client might what. Whats next for me is exciting
because I am very passionate about making different websites now, and have
many ideas for the kinds of sites that I want to create, and put in my
portfolio. I have not come up with many questions for this career path

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because I know that the first steps I must take is to practice as much as I can,
and build my portfolio in order to apply for jobs.