Do You Work In A Specific Industry?
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I started my software career at a software consulting company (Science Systems) in the UK in '95, although my first programming course was in the early 70s. I've contracted in many fields, but I've been in an environmental regulatory agency for 12 years and it will be my last regular employment. Working here I feel like I've contributed to society and the work is very varied (hence the 12 years!)
Life is like a s**t sandwich; the more bread you have, the less s**t you eat.
Part of my goal of getting into healthcare was that I wanted to feel like I'm contributing something great to society. It's been an interesting month-and-a-half so far, and I don't anticipate anything pushing me away at all. 12 years is quite a long while! I've only been in the real professional world for almost 2 years. I did a large amount of development work for about 2 years in a warehouse environment, to support their processes and data entry, but I didn't have the official title of developer. And they didn't exactly treat me as a developer -- just as a regular warehouse associate, but with my own desk and PC. Haha. But I'm curious to see where I can go with this. I've been wanting to get to this point for about 8 years now!
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Part of my goal of getting into healthcare was that I wanted to feel like I'm contributing something great to society. It's been an interesting month-and-a-half so far, and I don't anticipate anything pushing me away at all. 12 years is quite a long while! I've only been in the real professional world for almost 2 years. I did a large amount of development work for about 2 years in a warehouse environment, to support their processes and data entry, but I didn't have the official title of developer. And they didn't exactly treat me as a developer -- just as a regular warehouse associate, but with my own desk and PC. Haha. But I'm curious to see where I can go with this. I've been wanting to get to this point for about 8 years now!
djj55: Nice but may have a permission problem Pete O'Hanlon: He has my permission to run it.
Gratz on the recent job advancement and good luck!
Life is like a s**t sandwich; the more bread you have, the less s**t you eat.
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Gratz on the recent job advancement and good luck!
Life is like a s**t sandwich; the more bread you have, the less s**t you eat.
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There are so many industries that software development and related services can apply to. I'm just curious what industries you all work in. I personally work in the healthcare industry, for a company that supports and manages various hospitals, physician practices, etc., around the United States. I've also done development in a manufacturing environment and in a letter shop/printing service. How long have you been in your industry, and do you still enjoy it? Before I landed my current role, I had been thinking for a while about how I would like to get into development in the healthcare industry. I don't know exactly what it is about healthcare that grabbed my interest, but I've loved it so far, though I've only been here for almost two months. It's a wonderful company, the work is plentiful, I have plenty of exposure to the latest technologies along with maintaining software built on older technologies. I feel confident that I will be able to grow here for a long time. The reason I say "specific industry" in the title is that I know there are so many industries, but some places don't necessarily specialize in one single industry. If you do contract/consulting work on your own, for example, you may work with all sorts of different industries.
djj55: Nice but may have a permission problem Pete O'Hanlon: He has my permission to run it.
My current job, which I've held for 24 years, is working for a company that builds commercial ink-jet printers. I've also done a fair amount of work as an after-hours consultant. The common thread through all of it has been process control and real-time machine control. I enjoy what I do. I've worked at several layers in the product line, from device drivers to UI.
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Eddy Vluggen wrote:
To the software it matters not which "industry" you are in. It is all simply data, all stored in a database, all fetched in a similar manner.
Except it's really not. Software can be tailored for an industry - processes, regulations and even laws may need to be understood and followed. Often times there are specific terms for specific industries. In my case, we're controlling really expensive and really powerful industrial machines that operate in a VERY flexible manner. Instructions and machine reactions need to be very well thought out with specific knowledge of the industry and the machine(s) involved.
Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master. ~ George Washington
I think it comes down to what you call yourselves, you are an engineer and Eddy is a software developer. You have very different concepts on what you do, you must be a domain expert as well as a developer, Eddy, and I, need domain experts to function as developers.
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH
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There are so many industries that software development and related services can apply to. I'm just curious what industries you all work in. I personally work in the healthcare industry, for a company that supports and manages various hospitals, physician practices, etc., around the United States. I've also done development in a manufacturing environment and in a letter shop/printing service. How long have you been in your industry, and do you still enjoy it? Before I landed my current role, I had been thinking for a while about how I would like to get into development in the healthcare industry. I don't know exactly what it is about healthcare that grabbed my interest, but I've loved it so far, though I've only been here for almost two months. It's a wonderful company, the work is plentiful, I have plenty of exposure to the latest technologies along with maintaining software built on older technologies. I feel confident that I will be able to grow here for a long time. The reason I say "specific industry" in the title is that I know there are so many industries, but some places don't necessarily specialize in one single industry. If you do contract/consulting work on your own, for example, you may work with all sorts of different industries.
djj55: Nice but may have a permission problem Pete O'Hanlon: He has my permission to run it.
Lets see Manufacturing - sewage pipes Technology - Hitachi and Wang Engineering Mining Construction Fruit Wholesaling Tyre Retailing Finance - Investments Health Systems (NHS) Back to Finance - Banking Specialisation is for ants.
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH
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There are so many industries that software development and related services can apply to. I'm just curious what industries you all work in. I personally work in the healthcare industry, for a company that supports and manages various hospitals, physician practices, etc., around the United States. I've also done development in a manufacturing environment and in a letter shop/printing service. How long have you been in your industry, and do you still enjoy it? Before I landed my current role, I had been thinking for a while about how I would like to get into development in the healthcare industry. I don't know exactly what it is about healthcare that grabbed my interest, but I've loved it so far, though I've only been here for almost two months. It's a wonderful company, the work is plentiful, I have plenty of exposure to the latest technologies along with maintaining software built on older technologies. I feel confident that I will be able to grow here for a long time. The reason I say "specific industry" in the title is that I know there are so many industries, but some places don't necessarily specialize in one single industry. If you do contract/consulting work on your own, for example, you may work with all sorts of different industries.
djj55: Nice but may have a permission problem Pete O'Hanlon: He has my permission to run it.
Developing the Instrument Software for medical diagnostic instruments, currently working as Sys Admin in Charge for the Swiss Air Force.
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I've heard of places like that. I never understood the idea behind it. I once asked a tech recruiter why I didn't qualify due to the fact that I didn't have a degree, and he explained that it's not so much about the specific education, but more about the fact that it somehow "proves" that someone is dedicated. That they're responsible. That they're able to accomplish goals accordingly, in a timely manner. I still don't have a degree. I don't have a GED yet, because I made a bad move and dropped out of school after my junior year. Not proud of it, but it's true. However, I plan to obtain my GED in the near future, and possibly a degree, depending on how my employer feels it may affect me many years down the road when I move into a much higher position. I've always taught myself through experimentation and reading articles/tutorials, for about 16 years now since I was 11 years old. When I got into this job, they told me in the beginning that, when possible, they prefer someone who is self taught, because it definitely shows that you have a passion for it, and not just a piece of paper saying someone taught you generic concepts from a textbook. And I agree.
djj55: Nice but may have a permission problem Pete O'Hanlon: He has my permission to run it.
More than half my class at uni were completely unemployable in the field, both before and after they picked up their diplomas.
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
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There are so many industries that software development and related services can apply to. I'm just curious what industries you all work in. I personally work in the healthcare industry, for a company that supports and manages various hospitals, physician practices, etc., around the United States. I've also done development in a manufacturing environment and in a letter shop/printing service. How long have you been in your industry, and do you still enjoy it? Before I landed my current role, I had been thinking for a while about how I would like to get into development in the healthcare industry. I don't know exactly what it is about healthcare that grabbed my interest, but I've loved it so far, though I've only been here for almost two months. It's a wonderful company, the work is plentiful, I have plenty of exposure to the latest technologies along with maintaining software built on older technologies. I feel confident that I will be able to grow here for a long time. The reason I say "specific industry" in the title is that I know there are so many industries, but some places don't necessarily specialize in one single industry. If you do contract/consulting work on your own, for example, you may work with all sorts of different industries.
djj55: Nice but may have a permission problem Pete O'Hanlon: He has my permission to run it.
Hmmm...Let's see... E-commerce (mostly backend, data processing, GUI front-end at times too ) These days, I work for a company that creates software for OTN management, planning and optimization. Pretty interesting, really :)
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There are so many industries that software development and related services can apply to. I'm just curious what industries you all work in. I personally work in the healthcare industry, for a company that supports and manages various hospitals, physician practices, etc., around the United States. I've also done development in a manufacturing environment and in a letter shop/printing service. How long have you been in your industry, and do you still enjoy it? Before I landed my current role, I had been thinking for a while about how I would like to get into development in the healthcare industry. I don't know exactly what it is about healthcare that grabbed my interest, but I've loved it so far, though I've only been here for almost two months. It's a wonderful company, the work is plentiful, I have plenty of exposure to the latest technologies along with maintaining software built on older technologies. I feel confident that I will be able to grow here for a long time. The reason I say "specific industry" in the title is that I know there are so many industries, but some places don't necessarily specialize in one single industry. If you do contract/consulting work on your own, for example, you may work with all sorts of different industries.
djj55: Nice but may have a permission problem Pete O'Hanlon: He has my permission to run it.
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There are so many industries that software development and related services can apply to. I'm just curious what industries you all work in. I personally work in the healthcare industry, for a company that supports and manages various hospitals, physician practices, etc., around the United States. I've also done development in a manufacturing environment and in a letter shop/printing service. How long have you been in your industry, and do you still enjoy it? Before I landed my current role, I had been thinking for a while about how I would like to get into development in the healthcare industry. I don't know exactly what it is about healthcare that grabbed my interest, but I've loved it so far, though I've only been here for almost two months. It's a wonderful company, the work is plentiful, I have plenty of exposure to the latest technologies along with maintaining software built on older technologies. I feel confident that I will be able to grow here for a long time. The reason I say "specific industry" in the title is that I know there are so many industries, but some places don't necessarily specialize in one single industry. If you do contract/consulting work on your own, for example, you may work with all sorts of different industries.
djj55: Nice but may have a permission problem Pete O'Hanlon: He has my permission to run it.
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I think it comes down to what you call yourselves, you are an engineer and Eddy is a software developer. You have very different concepts on what you do, you must be a domain expert as well as a developer, Eddy, and I, need domain experts to function as developers.
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH
Mycroft Holmes wrote:
You have very different concepts on what you do, you must be a domain expert as well as a developer, Eddy, and I, need domain experts to function as developers.
Probably true. We're a smallish (450 employees worldwide) family owned business. We don't hire pure developers for short periods of time. We hire people who plan to stay a good long time and become experts in our industry. Different world I guess...
Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master. ~ George Washington
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There are so many industries that software development and related services can apply to. I'm just curious what industries you all work in. I personally work in the healthcare industry, for a company that supports and manages various hospitals, physician practices, etc., around the United States. I've also done development in a manufacturing environment and in a letter shop/printing service. How long have you been in your industry, and do you still enjoy it? Before I landed my current role, I had been thinking for a while about how I would like to get into development in the healthcare industry. I don't know exactly what it is about healthcare that grabbed my interest, but I've loved it so far, though I've only been here for almost two months. It's a wonderful company, the work is plentiful, I have plenty of exposure to the latest technologies along with maintaining software built on older technologies. I feel confident that I will be able to grow here for a long time. The reason I say "specific industry" in the title is that I know there are so many industries, but some places don't necessarily specialize in one single industry. If you do contract/consulting work on your own, for example, you may work with all sorts of different industries.
djj55: Nice but may have a permission problem Pete O'Hanlon: He has my permission to run it.
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Mycroft Holmes wrote:
You have very different concepts on what you do, you must be a domain expert as well as a developer, Eddy, and I, need domain experts to function as developers.
Probably true. We're a smallish (450 employees worldwide) family owned business. We don't hire pure developers for short periods of time. We hire people who plan to stay a good long time and become experts in our industry. Different world I guess...
Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master. ~ George Washington
Mike Mullikin wrote:
We don't hire pure developers tarts for short periods of time
FTFY
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH
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There are so many industries that software development and related services can apply to. I'm just curious what industries you all work in. I personally work in the healthcare industry, for a company that supports and manages various hospitals, physician practices, etc., around the United States. I've also done development in a manufacturing environment and in a letter shop/printing service. How long have you been in your industry, and do you still enjoy it? Before I landed my current role, I had been thinking for a while about how I would like to get into development in the healthcare industry. I don't know exactly what it is about healthcare that grabbed my interest, but I've loved it so far, though I've only been here for almost two months. It's a wonderful company, the work is plentiful, I have plenty of exposure to the latest technologies along with maintaining software built on older technologies. I feel confident that I will be able to grow here for a long time. The reason I say "specific industry" in the title is that I know there are so many industries, but some places don't necessarily specialize in one single industry. If you do contract/consulting work on your own, for example, you may work with all sorts of different industries.
djj55: Nice but may have a permission problem Pete O'Hanlon: He has my permission to run it.
Third Party Logistics for 12 years and am now in High Education at a major public university. I preform consulting services to the third party logistics company for triple my salary when i worked for them.
Eric
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There are so many industries that software development and related services can apply to. I'm just curious what industries you all work in. I personally work in the healthcare industry, for a company that supports and manages various hospitals, physician practices, etc., around the United States. I've also done development in a manufacturing environment and in a letter shop/printing service. How long have you been in your industry, and do you still enjoy it? Before I landed my current role, I had been thinking for a while about how I would like to get into development in the healthcare industry. I don't know exactly what it is about healthcare that grabbed my interest, but I've loved it so far, though I've only been here for almost two months. It's a wonderful company, the work is plentiful, I have plenty of exposure to the latest technologies along with maintaining software built on older technologies. I feel confident that I will be able to grow here for a long time. The reason I say "specific industry" in the title is that I know there are so many industries, but some places don't necessarily specialize in one single industry. If you do contract/consulting work on your own, for example, you may work with all sorts of different industries.
djj55: Nice but may have a permission problem Pete O'Hanlon: He has my permission to run it.
Manufacturing/Food service - Pork (6 yrs) Healthcare - Medicare (12 yrs) Transportation - Barging (4 yrs)
David Williams
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Defense. Navy. US Gov't employee. Highlights: Navair, ES-3A, NavSea, Aegis 5" gun, Tomahawk Launch Control. Couple trips to Iraq to work counter-IED. Retired now, but it was more interesting than the manufacturing sector I started out in.
Very nice. Sounds like it'd be a hectic job, since that sector is extremely critical. Not sure what kind of quality measures they have in place, but I'd think the slightest "off" code could cost more money than I know. Haha.
djj55: Nice but may have a permission problem Pete O'Hanlon: He has my permission to run it.
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Mike Mullikin wrote:
We don't hire pure developers tarts for short periods of time
FTFY
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH
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There are so many industries that software development and related services can apply to. I'm just curious what industries you all work in. I personally work in the healthcare industry, for a company that supports and manages various hospitals, physician practices, etc., around the United States. I've also done development in a manufacturing environment and in a letter shop/printing service. How long have you been in your industry, and do you still enjoy it? Before I landed my current role, I had been thinking for a while about how I would like to get into development in the healthcare industry. I don't know exactly what it is about healthcare that grabbed my interest, but I've loved it so far, though I've only been here for almost two months. It's a wonderful company, the work is plentiful, I have plenty of exposure to the latest technologies along with maintaining software built on older technologies. I feel confident that I will be able to grow here for a long time. The reason I say "specific industry" in the title is that I know there are so many industries, but some places don't necessarily specialize in one single industry. If you do contract/consulting work on your own, for example, you may work with all sorts of different industries.
djj55: Nice but may have a permission problem Pete O'Hanlon: He has my permission to run it.
Last 14 years in the industrial control biz, specifically industrial refrigeration. everything from windows computers with serial ports down to embedded devices, controlling: O2 & Co2 levels, pressures and temperatures, power shedding..... Personally I love it; code that modifies a database record is boring :zzz: , code that interacts with the real world is fun :-D If I ever decided to leave this industry, wearables or medical devices have a certain calling.
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Very nice. Sounds like it'd be a hectic job, since that sector is extremely critical. Not sure what kind of quality measures they have in place, but I'd think the slightest "off" code could cost more money than I know. Haha.
djj55: Nice but may have a permission problem Pete O'Hanlon: He has my permission to run it.
ES-3A had excellent quality control, Tomahawk very nearly as good as ES-3A, Aegis Gun quality sucked. The gun had an impossible development schedule and the people were just demoralized and didn't try very hard at quality, although I thought we could do better, and was glad to leave the project. Yeah, it was hectic but rewarding. When your software works, it saves soldiers and sailors. If it doesn't, they may die, which was my concern with the gun. Don't know of any incidents where sailors were hurt, but the potential was there.