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Careers in MIS : Changing the World with Technology

Careers in MIS : Changing the World with Technology. Brandon Satrom Developer Evangelist brsatrom@microsoft.com. About Me. 2000 Baylor Graduate (BBA, MIS) Developer Evangelist with Microsoft in Austin. 11 years in IT Husband and Father of two boys. Do this. MIS IS….

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Careers in MIS : Changing the World with Technology

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  1. Careers in MIS: Changing the Worldwith Technology Brandon Satrom Developer Evangelist brsatrom@microsoft.com

  2. About Me • 2000 Baylor Graduate (BBA, MIS) • Developer Evangelist with Microsoft in Austin • 11 years in IT • Husband and Father of two boys

  3. Do this

  4. MIS IS…

  5. “the role of computers in human settings, either individual or organizational”

  6. “the intersection of business and technology”

  7. “using technology applications to solve business problems”

  8. Meaning…

  9. MIS isn’t reallyabout computers…

  10. MIS is reallyabout people…

  11. It’s Not…

  12. …just computer programming…

  13. …boring…

  14. …or difficult.

  15. So what?

  16. $87,838

  17. MIS is reallyreallyabout helping people…

  18. Helping people succeed in business

  19. Helping people have fun

  20. Helping change the world for people…

  21. Where a degree in MIS has led me…

  22. Jobs I’ve Had… • Systems Analyst • Technical Consultant • Software Architect • Enterprise Architect • Chief Architect • Developer Evangelist

  23. Compassion International :: Using Technology to Fight Poverty

  24. www.imaginecup.us Imagine Cup Mission Microsoft’s Imagine Cup is a global competition and a communityencouraging and inspiring students to employ their passion to make a positive change in our world with technology. Theme Imagine a world where technology helps solve the worlds toughest problems, and as you consider these toughest problems, consider the UN Millennial Goals to help you find inspiration. Get inspired UN Millennium Goals: Poverty + Hunger Universal Education Maternal Health Combat AIDS/HIV Gender Equality Child Health Get Started Email us (ICUS@microsoft.com) to learn more about inspiring your students with Imagine Cup in the classroom. Visit www.imaginecup.us for more details. Environmental Sustainability Global Partnership

  25. The Bottom Line…

  26. Thank You! Brandon Satrom brsatrom@microsoft.com www.userinexperience.com @BrandonSatrom

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