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CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER, IN-DEPTH: Entrepreneurship Is Not A Job, It's A Lifestyle

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Eric goes in-depth with his job as founder and chief technology officer of an education technology company. He provides us with several reasons why he likes his job and explains the challenges he faces leading a company with dozens of employees. Eric says the key step he took to get to where he is today was assembling a great team to work with and creating a product. Eric also shares his opinion about finding work in the high tech industry.

Job Title: Founder / Chief Technology Officer

Job Summary: Information Security Analysts, Web Developers, and Computer Network Architects

Job Description

Information security analysts, web developers, and computer network architects all use information technology (IT) to advance their organization's goals. Security analysts ensure a firm's information stays safe from cyberattacks. Web developers create websites to help firms have a public face. Computer network architects create the internal networks all workers within organizations use.

On-the-Job Training

None

Additional Info

Employment of information security analysts, web developers, and computer network architects is projected to grow 22 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations. Job prospects for all three occupations should be favorable.

Quick Facts

Average salary

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$45,000 - $75,000

Projected Job Growth

20 to 30 percent

Typical schedule

Full-time

Typical workplace

Remote, Home, Indoor, Office, Military

Personal Qualities

Analytical skills, Creativity, Organizational skills, Problem solving skills, Teamwork, Detail oriented, Mathematical skills, Technical skills, Written communication skills

Educational Path

Education Requirement

Bachelor's degree

Recommended Education Degree

Bachelor's degree

Recommended Majors

Computer Science
Computer Programming
Engineering
IT Management

Related Careers

Computer and Information Research Scientists
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Computer Hardware Engineers
Computer Programmers
Computer Support Specialists
Computer Systems Analysts
Database Administrators
Graphic Designers
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Software Developers
Technical Writers.

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