Sys Prog – Tips to Advance Your Systems Programmer Career – Expert Videos
Duration
42 Minutes
Overview
In this set of expert videos, Meral Temel presents a list of practical tips that will help you become a more successful Systems Programmer. She emphasizes that learning is something that never stops and that Systems Programmers today need to accept that they cannot know everything and to target smaller areas of learning, and to look at the big picture of work they are performing. She discusses the importance of note taking, creating to-do and to-learn lists, and planning, as well as providing ideas on how best to address troubleshooting. Finally, Meral discusses how learning about performance-related aspects of the mainframe will stand you in good stead as it is woven into almost every Systems Programmer task.
Audience
This is aimed at Systems Programmers, both new and experienced.
Prerequisites
Understanding of the IT environment.
Objectives
- After completing this course, the student will be able to:
- Communicate/Network with other IT experts
- Enhance problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Adopt continuous learning principles
Course Content
Introduction and Mastering Success Traits
Identify Successful Traits in Systems Programmers
Technical Know-How and IT Learning Approach
Embracing Continuous Learning
Focused Topic Exploration
Asking Questions and Knowing Your Role
Understanding Product Functions
Using Diagrams to Understand Product Functions and Interactions
Importance of Preparing for Potential Problems
Targeted Learning and Gaining Motivation
Maintaining Motivation During Your Career
Breaking Down Tasks
Importance of Documentation and Effective Note Taking
Methods For Learning and Embracing Mistakes
Importance of Working in Teams
Learning From Mistakes
Preparation and Methods of Improvement
Understanding Importance of Documenting Procedures
Preparing a Recovery Plan
Importance of Practicing Trouble Shooting
Networking, Performance, and Summary
Identify the Benefits of Networking with Peers
Importance of Performance Knowledge