Top Technologies for an IT Career
With the Covid-19 pandemic hitting the job market, and the everchanging developments of trending technologies, companies have been on the hunt for talented and upskilled resources that can handle the dynamics of new technologies.
Here is the list of Top Trending Technologies for 2021 that you should consider for your next IT job, or if you are looking to upskill yourself.
Data Science: Data scientist is termed as one of the superlative jobs of the 21st century. If you are wondering what the job profile is – well, data science differs from role to role. It primarily means to fetch, build, and also maintain different databases. A data scientist extracts both knowledge and insights from available data. The roots of this field use scientific methods and algorithms. A Data scientist’s time is majorly consumed in cleaning the data. Due to the pandemic, the demand for data scientists has been proliferated since it showcased the need and wide applicability.
A few roles in the Data Science field are:
- Data Engineer
- Data Analyst
- Machine Learning Scientist
- Data Storyteller
- Data Architect
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Database Administrator
- Technology specialized role
- Business Intelligence Developer
Internet of Things (IoT): Unknowingly, IoT has become an integral part of our lives. Surprised? The Internet of Things is a physical network of objects (things) that with the help of embedded sensors, connect and exchange data in real-time. These objects range from ordinary household things to sophisticated tools used in big industries. As per a recent survey, the making of IoT devices has been increasing by a whopping 31%. It is projected there will be nearly 30 billion devices by the year 2022, making it a lucrative career option for people.
A few roles in the Internet of Things (IoT) field are:
- Cloud Engineer
- Designer
- Material Specialist
- Embedded Engineer
- Network Engineer
- UI Engineer
- Instrument Engineer
- Test Engineer
- Programmer
Cybersecurity: The number of internet users over the past years has increased up to 4.66 billion and with this, there comes an attached threat/risk as well. This has led to an increase in demand for cybersecurity jobs in the market. This is because we live in a digital era where all the information is stored on the internet and protecting it has now become more vital than ever. Slowly and steadily all the organizations are moving to the cloud, which has propelled the need for experts in the field.
A few roles in the cybersecurity field are:
- Network Administrator
- IT Manager
- Security Manager
- Security Engineer
- System Administrator
- Security Consultant
Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning – As the name suggests, AI (Artificial Intelligence) refers to an area of computer science that deals with the creation of intelligent machines. These machines can act, react, and also work like humans. It is the simulation of human intelligence which is processed by machines. The application of AI is natural language processing, machine vision, speech recognition, and others. Since hype around Artificial Intelligence has accelerated, it has now become one of the top trending IT Technologies. Today most successful organizations have used Artificial Intelligence to improve their operations and gain a competitive advantage over their competitors. Thereby leading to an increase in demand for professionals.
A few roles in the Artificial Intelligence field are:
- Business Intelligence Developer
- AI Engineer
- Robotic Scientist
- Research Scientist
- Machine learning Engineer.
Success in any field requires learning, as the world is constantly changing. Skilling yourself in trending technologies can help secure your professional future in the tech world. There are a plethora of opportunities in these fields. All you need to do is master one of them and keep updating yourself.