Assignment 2 HRM

In this Assignment, we are tasked to think of our future job and provide a description to our desired job. This activity is absolutely caught my attention because we are talking with our future. This time is my opportunity what I want to be in the future. And there’s always a questions that would envision in our mind: What shall I be in the future? Can I make it? Am I a successful person in the future?

In this case, all of us had a dream, a dream to be victorious of all the things that we did. And I have to pursue this dream.

Becoming a Database Administrator is not easy. You have to be trained and have the ability to do the tasks in developing some implementation in database.

This kind of job is expected to grow much faster because many database administrators work in computer system design and related services and one of the fastest growing industries.

. Database administrators must be able to think logically and have good communication skills. Because they often deal with a number of tasks simultaneously, the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail is important.
Standard Occupational Description:
Coordinate changes to computer databases, test and implement the database applying knowledge of database management systems. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND TASKS

1. Writing computer programs for various purposes.
2. Using mathematics to solve problems.
3. Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
4. Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Knowledge

1. Circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
2. Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
3. Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Abilities

1. Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
2. Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
3. Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.


Tasks

1. Develop data model describing data elements and how they are used, following procedures and using pen, template or computer software.
2. Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.
3. Plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.


INTERESTED?

When you choose a job in an occupation that matches your own interests you have taken an important step in planning a successful and rewarding career.

Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas.

Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

COMDDAP DAVAO EXPO ( Reflections/Learnings)

COMDDAP DAVAO EXPO 2009

July 2-4 2009 at Apo View Hotel



Comddap Description

THE POWER OF INTERDEPENDENCE
COMDDAP is an association of the country's top information technolgy businesses. Its primary objective is to promote the sustainable development of the of the country's information technology industry through voluntary collaboration of its member companies. It is the goal of COMDDAP to be able to provide its members general views and updates from different sectors - private and government, and highly regarded individuals to further uplift the morale and knowledge of its organization.

The vision of promoting and elevating the standards of Information technology (IT) in the Philippines fueled a group of prominent computer companies to form the Computer Distributors and Dealers Association of the Philippines or COMDDAP. Its initial member-companies represent the world's leading makers and providers of computer products, solutions and peripherals.

In 1997, the manufacturing sector - represented by industry leaders Hewlett Packard, Epson and Compaq, among others - was integrated into the COMDDAP membership, making the association a more diverse representation of the IT sector and thus the new name, COMPUTER MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES.

http://www.comddap.org/aboutus.htm

Experience

July 2, 2009, in this day me and my classmates attended the first day of Comddap Davao Expo at Apo View Hotel. Upon entering the hall, glimpse the modern gadgets and technological equipments, seeing big time people and also students from different schools, we look around the place, taking some information in every gadgets, computers, printers, digital camera's and many more.
After the look around trip with my friends and classmates, we attended a session about Eric DMS. We enter the session hall, we saw students and big time professionals, the session was conducted by Mr. Celmer L. Santos.

Start of the session:

ERIC DMS
Brilliant Dealer Management System

General Features

•Monitoring Sales Executive Activities
•Sales lead monitoring from initial inquiry to actual close
•Sales quotation processing
•Supports sales of new and used vehicles
•Multiple pricing and discounting schemes
•Financing and Insurance transactions
•Vehicle reservation and deposit collection
•Vehicle Inventory
•Customer Incident and resolution recording
•Interface to manufacturer systems
•Reports and Queries
•Highly graphical technician assignments and loading window
•Customer Appointments
•Repair orders and estimates
•Customer/Vehicle service history
•Technician time in/out
•Parts requisitioning and picking
•Control parts and consumable cost

ERIC- Enterprise Resource Information and Control
DMS- Dealer Management System

Jupiter System, Inc.

Jupiter Systems Inc.(JSI) is a Philippine-based IT company dedicated to delivering business solutions for medium to large companies globally. JSI is one of the most experienced software houses in the Philippines and was one of the pioneers of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) in the country. The company has been delivering business solutions for the past 25 years.

•a 24 year old enterprise software company
•100+ personnel
•100% Filipino owned company
•pioneering enterprise

Their systems made were used by this following automotive dealers:

•Ford
•Mitsubishi
•Mazda
•Honda
•Toyota
and many more....

Service Management General Features:

•Advance Bookings/Customer Appointments
•Operation Maintenance/Flat Rates
•Repair Orders
•Repair Estimates
•Customer Service History
•Service Invoicing
•Warranty Claims and Processing
•Field Service Actions
•Service Reminders
•Customer Feedback

Thin Client


Thin clients are computing devices that function as an access device on a network. These solid-state devices connect over a network to a server where the bulk of the processing takes place. Thin clients have no hard drive, allowing for more secure storage of data and applications on the server. In fact, keystrokes, mouse events and screen images are all that is sent between the client and server. This makes the device much more secure than a standard desktop or notebook computer.
With no hard drive, fan or other moving parts, thin clients have a much longer lifespan than standard computers and use significantly less power. Lower maintenance costs are another benefit as software application updates, virus scanning and patches can be executed on the server. Deployment costs are also reduced as thin clients can be remotely configured and do not need to be set up individually. Break-fix simply requires replacing the thin client.

All of this things were properly discussed, well organized and very creative sessions. Until here for my learning and reflection on COMDDAP DAVAO EXPO 2009.


Let's do I.T.!!!

Assignment 3 HRM

This is our 3rd Assignment; our mission is to find different on-line job services. This service is directly connected to and controlled by a computer, using Internet Service Provider. We were having a higher-order-thinking skill in choosing on-line jobs. So, these are my list of my prospect jobs:


1.) ERP Business Systems Analyst

Provide expert support to business end-users on use of SAP in Operations areas (e.g. manufacturing, planning, inventory management, warehouse management, product costing.

Responsible for end user support within the SAP environment, specifically with functionality in the Materials Management (MM) & Warehouse Management (WM) modules.

The ERP Business Systems Analyst will provide expert support to SAP users, and work to resolve application problems efficiently to minimize business disruption. This person will work closely with the full ERP team and other IT functions to ensure proper implementation of the application, including ensuring that design documents are complete and accurate, testing is appropriate and complete, business process procedures are accurate from the technical perspective and all configuration and validation standards are adhered to.

1) Perform SAP Systems support

• Act as backup support for SAP - PP/PI (Planning & Manufacturing)

• Assist users with system problems

• Assist users in understanding information needs

2) Provide Analytical Support

• Perform root cause analysis on reported issues

• Work with Business users to deliver changes / improvement projects in line with business priorities

3) Support all Computer System Validation processes


http://jobview.monster.com/getjob.aspx?JobID=81988342&cy=US&vw=b&AVSDM=2009-07-06+08%3a01%3a00&pg=1&seq=5&fseo=1&isjs=1&re=805


2.) MIS ADMINISTRATOR

To support the implementation of EQUALLS2 M&E strategic plan with focus on database system management and maintenance and technical support to users. A subset of the overall internal controls of a business covering the application of people, documents, technologies, and procedures by management accountants to solve business problems such as costing a product, service or a business-wide strategy.

http://sens.inquirer.net/jobmarket/job/details/full/28935/MIS_Administrator

3.) Information System Analyst III

Computer systems analyst job duties also vary by organization. But, generally, they customize computer systems to meet specific information-technology needs.
Broadly, computer systems analyst job duties include:
• Planning, designing, installing and developing new computer systems
• Revamping existing computer systems for new tasks
• Networking computer systems with others
• Preparing cost-benefit and return-on-investment (ROI) reports for management
• Testing and debugging new or revamped computer systems and the networks on which they communicate
A computer systems analyst typically performs his or her job duties by coordinating with other information-technology professionals, such as network-security specialists, programmers and software engineers.

http://jobsearchtech.about.com/od/computerjob13/a/systems_analyst.htm

4.) Database Administrator

Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information. Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.

Test programs or databases, correct errors and make necessary modifications.

Plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.

Approve, schedule, plan, and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems, such as the installation of new databases.

Train users and answer questions. Establish and calculate optimum values for database parameters, using manuals and calculator.

Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.

Develop data model describing data elements and how they are used, following procedures and using pen, template or computer software.

Develop methods for integrating different products so they work properly together, such as customizing commercial databases to fit specific needs.


The Internet and electronic commerce (e-commerce) generate lots of data. Computer databases that store information on customers, inventory, and projects are found in nearly every industry. Data must be stored, organized, and managed. Database administrators work with database software to find ways to do this. They ensure that systems perform as they should and add people to the system as needed. Database administrators often plan security measures. Data integrity, backup, and security are critical parts of the job.

http://www.bls.gov/k12/computers01.htm
http://www.careerplanner.com/Job-Descriptions/Database-Administrators.cfm

5.) SOFTWARE ENGINEER (FOR THE FASTEST GROWING ONLINE GAMING COMPANY)

Computer software engineers are one of the occupations projected to grow the fastest and add the most new jobs over the 2006-16 decade.
Computer software engineers apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers work. The tasks performed by these workers evolve quickly, reflecting new areas of specialization or changes in technology, as well as the preferences and practices of employers.

Game client software development

• Work in concert with production & design to satisfy functional requirements
• Provide innovative technological solutions within the constraints of the platform
Software design architecture & implementation
• Ownership of overall architecture and functional design for feature implementations
• Tuning and optimization of rendering and physics engine

http://jobs.gamasutra.com/jobseekerx/viewjobrss.asp?cjid=17625&accountno=47273


From the above works that I mentioned I want to be a Database Administrator. I don’t know why I chose this kind of profession, as of now, I am interested with this job because in this duty we must be able to think logically and this job requires highly skilled and educated employees. This job needs to estimate time to accomplish project. And I am looking forward regarding this job in the future. And I will do my best to accomplish this goal to be one of the famous Administrators. Very Happy

Smile Thank you and God Speed Sir. ^_^

Assignment 4 MIS

Green computing is the study and practice of using computing resources efficiently. The primary objective of such a program is to account for the triple bottom line, an expanded spectrum of values and criteria for measuring organizational (and societal) success. The goals are similar to green chemistry; reduce the use of hazardous materials, maximize energy efficiency during the product's lifetime, and promote recyclability or biodegradability of defunct products and factory waste.

Modern IT systems rely upon a complicated mix of people, networks and hardware; as such, a green computing initiative must be systemic in nature, and address increasingly sophisticated problems. Elements of such a solution may comprise items such as end user satisfaction, management restructuring, regulatory compliance, disposal of electronic waste, telecommuting, virtualization of server resources, energy use, thin client solutions, and return on investment (ROI).

The imperative for companies to take control of their power consumption, for technology and more generally, therefore remains acute. One of the most effective power management tools available in 2009 may still be simple, plain, common sense.

The 3 url's about "green campus computing":


http://ecenter.colorado.edu/energy/projects/green_computing.html

Green Computing Guide

The growing use of computers on campus has caused a dramatic increase in energy consumption, putting negative pressure on CU’s budget and the environment. Each year more and more computers are purchased and put to use, but it’s not just the number of computers that is driving energy consumption upward. The way that we use computers also adds to the increasing energy burden.

Research reveals that most personal desktop computers are not being used the majority of the time they are running and many personal computers nationwide are needlessly left on continuously. Every time we leave computers or lights on we waste electricity. Burning fossil fuels generates most of our electricity and it also emits pollutants, sulfur, and carbon dioxide into the air. These emissions can cause respiratory disease, smog, acid rain and global climate change.

Computer Operating Costs

Over the last fifteen years, computers have transformed the academic and administrative landscape at the University of Colorado. There are now over 18,000 computers on campus. Personal computers (PC) operation alone may directly account for nearly $550,000 per year in University energy costs.

Computers generate heat and require additional cooling which adds to energy costs. Thus, the overall energy cost of CU’s personal computers is more likely around $700,000.

Meeting computer cooling needs in summer (and winter) often compromises the efficient use of building cooling and heating systems by requiring colder fan discharge temperatures. In the summer, these temperatures may satisfy computer lab cooling needs while overcooling other spaces.

Given CU’s commitment to energy conservation and the environmental stewardship, we must address the issue of responsible computer use. By adopting conserving practices, annual savings of $300,000-400,000 are possible.

How Much Energy Does Your Computer System Use?
A typical desktop PC system is comprised of the computer itself (the CPU or the “box”), a monitor, and printer. Your CPU may require approximately 100 watts of electrical power. Add 50-150 watts for a 15-17 inch monitor, proportionately more for larger monitors. The power requirements of conventional laser printers can be as much as 100 watts or more when printing though much less if idling in a “sleep mode.” Ink jet printers use as little as 12 watts while printing and 5 watts while idling.

How a user operates the computer also factors into energy costs. First let’s take the worst case scenario, continuous operation. Assuming you operate a 200 watt PC system day and night everyday, direct annual electrical costs would be over $125 (at $0.075/kWh). In contrast, if you operate your system just during normal business hours, say 40 hours per week, the direct annual energy cost would be about $30 – plus, of course, the cost of providing additional cooling.

Considering the tremendous benefits of computer use, neither of the above cost figures may seem like much, but think of what happens when these costs are multiplied by the many thousands of computers in use at CU. The energy waste dollars add up quickly.

http://technologysource.org/article/campus_computing_project/

The Campus Computing Project: An Interview with Kenneth C. Green

What prompted you to initiate the Campus Computing Survey?

The Campus Computing Project, including the annual Campus Computing Survey, was launched in 1990. At that time there really were no national data about the issue of information technology (IT) planning and policy in the context of instructional and scholarly technology.

The mission of the Project has always been to serve the campus community by providing information that will aid and inform campus IT programs, planning, and policy-making. The model has been to follow "the Gretsky rule": as you may know, Wayne Gretsky once commented that as a hockey player, what made him successful was that he skated to where the puck is going, not to where the puck is currently. The Project's activities have been to understand where the puck is and to collect data that helps us all understand where the "digital puck" is going.

Where is the puck going with the use of information technology tools on college and university campuses?

The puck is going in several directions. In one sense we are coming to the end of an era—what I would call the initial phase of a two-decade long initiative focused on IT and instruction.

If you think about the recent history of technology in higher education, the current cycle really began around 1984 when some campuses, working with Apple and IBM, began computer resale programs in their bookstores, selling desktop computers—microcomputers—to students at a significant discount. By doing so these campuses, in essence, made an implicit promise to undergraduates about the role of technology in the curriculum. The resale programs, coupled with other early campus investments to support IT in the curriculum, were a significant policy statement that computers were not just for computer science or engineering students, but in fact a resource for all students in any and all majors.

The survey data indicate that instructional integration has been and remains a key IT issue for all institutions. The 2002 survey data document the growing use of technology in the curriculum across all sectors of the campus community (Figure 1). This year's survey data also confirm the role of Course Management Software or Learning Management Software (CMS/LMS resources) as a key component of the IT infrastructure across all sectors of American higher education (Figure 2). The data also document the emerging role of wireless technologies in campus IT planning and services (Figure 3).

We are also seeing a subtle but important shift in current campus IT priorities, suggesting that this is a time when campuses are trying to consolidate some of the continuing instructional IT activity but not launch significant new initiatives. Instead, many campuses seem focused on the administrative side of the house as the campus community experiences the transition of what we used to call "administrative computing" towards a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) model that involves fully integrated information systems: student databases, financial information, human resources, alumni data, donors and development, and the like.

For example, I think it is significant that this year, for the first time, our respondents in public and private research universities identify "ERP upgrade/replacement" as the "single most important IT issue confronting my institution over the next two-three years." In contrast, for the past four years, across all sectors, the leading response to this question on our annual survey has been "instructional integration," followed by "user support".

http://greencampus.winserve.org/greencampus/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=23&Itemid=40

PUTTING YOUR COMPUTER TO SLEEP

When you're not using your computer, you can save energy by putting it to "sleep." When your computer is in sleep, it's turned on but in a low power mode. It takes less time for a computer to wake up from sleep than it does for the computer to start up after being turned off.

You can put your computer to sleep right away by choosing Apple menu > Sleep. You can also choose to put the computer to sleep automatically when your computer has been inactive for a specified amount of time. You can also set only the display to sleep. If your computer is in the middle of a task that you want to let finish while you are away (for example, burning a DVD), you should set only the display to sleep.

Let's do I.T.!!!

Assignment 3 MIS

Automated Election in the Philippines


All of us has the right in giving thoughts in every presentations that were presented in our country, 1 of this is the automated election for 2010's election. For me I think this process of election may be a confusing and I guess this type of election must be discussed well to everyone of us for further information and so that the election will be process well, no problems that may happen.

I have here some information regarding this type of election, all of us must be conscious and liable to know this type of election for the progress of our country.

Automated Election

In all the years that Automated Election Services has been doing business, no two elections have been alike. We don't expect that pattern to change. There are always unique circumstances and special problems which require extra attention. This is true of Native American tribes, cities, counties and even states. But that's okay. AES had built a strong business and formidable reputation around an ability to mold our expertise to the most oddly shaped requirement that a customer can have. We call it Total Process Management. We're the only company in North America that provides this service.

Equipments or components that are being used for Automated Election:

1. Counting machine - a machine that uses an optical scanning mark-sense reading
2. Data storage device - a device used to electronically store counting and device of any similar advanced technology to count ballots; canvassing results, such as, memory pack or diskette;
3. Computer set - a set of equipment containing regular components, i.e., monitor, central processing unit or CPU, keyboard and printer;
4. National Ballot - refers to the ballot to be used in the automated election system for the purpose of the May 1998 elections. This shall contain the names of the candidates for president, vice-president, senators and parties, organizations or coalitions participating under the party-list system;
5. Local Ballot - refers to the ballot on which the voter will manually write the names of the candidates of his/her choice for member of the House of Representatives, governor,vice-governor, members of the provincial board, mayor, vice-mayor, and members of the city municipal council.
6. Board of Election inspector - there shall be a Board of Election Inspectors in every precinct composed of three (3) regular members who shall conduct the voting, counting and recording of votes in the polling place.

Automated Election Services

Simply put, AES approaches each election as an individual project. We break down the election into its management components. Each component is analyzed and woven into the final project. The result of the Total Process Management approach is a successful election of the highest integrity. No matter what unique set of circumstances you have, we've seen their basic components and we can organize them into a systematic process that gets the job done.

AES(Automated Election Services) is able to provide each customer with the following products and services:

* Election Law/Ordinance
* Training & Education for:
Election Administration
Poll Officials
Technicians
Support Staff
* Voting Equipment
* AutoVote BallotPak Absentee Mailing & Tracking System
* Prepackaged Election Supplies
* Election Ballots:
Optical Scan
Pictorial
Color Coded
Security Features
Specialty Numbering
Bar Coding
Direct Access Imaging
* Election Results Tabulation
* Election Results Analysis
* Election Night Results Reporting
* Presort Mailing

Smartmatic

Smartmatic is a multinational corporation founded in 2000 that specializes in the design and deployment of complex purpose-specific technology solutions.

It is organized around three business areas: Electronic voting systems, integrated security systems, and biometric systems for people registration and authentication for government applications.

Electronic voting is a term encompassing several different types of voting, embracing both electronic means of casting a vote and electronic means of counting votes. Electronic voting technology can include punch cards, optical scan voting systems and specialized voting kiosks (including self-contained Direct-recording electronic (DRE) voting systems). It can also involve transmission of ballots and votes via telephones, private computer networks, or the Internet. Electronic voting technology can speed the counting of ballots and can provide improved accessibility for disabled voters. However, there has been contention, especially in the United States, that electronic voting, especially DRE voting, could facilitate electoral fraud.

Total Information Management

Total Information Management (TIM) Corporation is a wholly Filipino owned Information Technology (IT) company with nationwide operations offering varied products and services. It considers itself as "The Filipino IT Company" competing in a field dominated by multinationals.

Profile of TIM (Total Information Management):

Established in 1985 initially as the leading supplier for re-certified and refurbished IBM mainframes and peripheral equipment, TIM has grown into the Philippines' leading technology services company providing the full range of solutions for the IT needs of the country's largest enterprises. Our partnerships with technology suppliers such as HP, SUN, & EMC² and solutions suppliers such as Oracle, Microsoft, Infosys and CA to name a few, have allowed us to consistently develop highly successful and loyal relationships with our customer base. Our best references are our customers and the benefits that they have enjoyed from working with us.

Our proven track record has enabled us to bring the benefits of our highly skilled and experienced pool of technical resources to the global I.T. services industry, particularly in the more complex areas of Remote Data Center, and Network Management. We have invested in developing two of the largest fully equipped Data Centers in redundant configurations to ensure fault tolerant 24/7 support operations for our Outsourcing and Business Continuity Services.

References:

http://www.electionpeople.com/aes.aspx
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smartmatic
http://www.timcorp.net/main/index.php?pg=about.tim
http://hubpages.com/hub/Automated-Election-Are-we-ready


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