The IT sector story which began in the 1950’s, soared during the 1980’s with the widespread use of internet, mobile devices, social network platforms, computing clouds etc. Then end-2019 began the pandemic, which saw a spurt in IT services like never before!
It’s no wonder then that the US Bureau of Labour Statistics projected that the employment of software developers, quality assurance analysts, and testers is likely to grow 22 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Once upon a time there were two bright, hardworking, career oriented Software Engineers, proudly armed with their degrees, raring to go and ready to conquer the Software World! Let’s name them Vijay and Vijaya because they truly felt like victors – fully equipped to rule the software development space!
Have you had those experiences when you are in a hurry to do something and the software you are using, gets stalled or starts buffering or acts up? These can be very frustrating moments, and I’m sure if you’ve had more than one negative experience with the same software, given the choice, you are likely to abandon it! After all there are millions of software applications out there clamouring for attention.
Are you at the cross road of your career? Or perhaps a Software Engineer confused about which career path to embark on? Or maybe you a young student bombarded by an overflow of career choices; or just someone with a curious bent of mind who is amazed by the software world!
You’ve probably heard the saying: “Behind every successful man is a woman – to tell him where he is wrong!” This applies to the digital world too! But hey, I’m not advocating gender bias here, because in the digital world the players change and it can very well be said, that “behind every successful app, is a software tester to tell the developer where he/she is wrong”!
Here’s a little teaser to tickle your grey cells: There is a couple that goes hand-in-hand, making waves in the digital world, and has been becoming increasingly influential. Any guesses? The answer is AI & ML aka Artificial Intelligence and Machine Language. These impersonal terms are significantly impacting our personal, professional and social lives...
What can YOU have in common with Ironman, Hawk Eye, Hulk, Thor, Dare Devil, Captain Marvel, Wasp, Dr. Strange, and other superheroes? The awesome answer is that like them, you too can be a superhero and that too in real-life! Let’s explore how...
