The big picture

Discussion Uses of Information Technology

Information and Forms Processing

Complex Computations
Business Process Automation & Workflow Processing Decision Making Support Content Sharing and Collaboration Connecting People and Organizations Paperless Office & Records Keeping and many more

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Sample Business Solutions

Self service for Credit Card Management Helpdesk Automation Transportation management for Retail Distribution Management of Passport Issue and Other Services Decision Support for Business Planning

and many more

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Sample Projects
Developing a custom solution for a business Consulting for business process agility Ensuring that systems and networks are available as per SLA Converting a solution from an old unsupported technology to newer well-supported platforms Enabling Mergers and Acquisitions by Consolidating IT Systems Verification and Validation of Solutions developed by another Vendor Support users to effectively use automation solutions

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Information Technology Landscape

Services
Application Development Support and Maintenance Assurance Transformation Migration / Reengineering Consulting Infrastructure Management Package Implementation System Integration

Industry Solutions
Packaged Products TCS Products Reusable Services

Enterprise Solutions
CRM SCM Finance HCM GRC

Platforms
Open Source Microsoft Oracle SAP HP IBM EMC Google Java EE Niche Products Niche Tools

Technology Solutions
Web technology Core Technology EAI, BPM, SOA Data Management BI Analytics ECM & KM Portals & Web 2.0 Mobile Computing Enterprise Security eCommerce RFID, GIS, Voice
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Basic Application Architecture

Client Tier Application Client (GUI) Browser (DHTML, AJAX)

Business Tier

Business logic

Resource Tier Mail, Queue Messages Other Technology Solutions Other Functional Solutions Databases

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Projects
To achieve a particular goal Well defined deliverables Defined schedule Involves phases Different technologies Different roles (How about yours?) Various stakeholders

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Your role as a Software Engineer

the computer engineer is a tool smith no more, but no less. Fred Brooks
We make things which others use in making things that enrich human living.

Its the engineering of abstract (intangible objects) Heinz

Zemanek

The whole job of a software engineer is building intangible objects Its one of the most purely mental activities you can do.

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Are you ready ?

Discussion (Junior engineers role) Expectations Personal Character Process mindset Organizational Awareness Technical competence

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 Any programmer who will ever be good is good in the first few years.
Bill Gates

Start Well, build good habits , experience certainty.

All the best for a great learning experience and a fruitful career in TCS

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Happy Learning