Strategies for a successful career in IT - FINAL no...

Strategies for a successful career in ITJeannine AbeleCIO, Aviation ServicesGE AviationFebruary 16, 2007

Agenda

Educating

Employing

Marketing

Growing

Student Life

EDUCATING

4 /GE – Aviation /

02/16/2007

Get involved!VolunteerLeadership programsSchool activitiesSeek mentoring opportunities

Life as a student

Academics

Performance & achievement

Meaningful courses


02/16/2007

TechnologyConferences

Attending events as a student

Career/JobFairs

AlumniConferences

Women’sConferences

Show initiative - establish a network


02/16/2007

Interning as a student

Start interning/co-oping assoon as you can!

Intern at several companies

Intern multiple times ata larger company

Project Management

Application Support

Web Design

Security

Network Design

Systems Integration

Internships can lead to full-time job opportunities

Time to graduate

EMPLOYING


02/16/2007

Choosing the right company

Training

Size

Programs Performance

Growth

IT investment

Location

ReputationScope

Image

Culture

YourFirstJob


02/16/2007

The guidance and tools you need for every assignment in your career!

Information Management Leadership Program

4 rotations; 6 months each

Relocation possibilities

Mentoring opportunities

NetworkingExposure to different GE businesses

A wide variety of

assignments

A great way to transition from school to work!

Great visibility

Training


02/16/2007

MARKETING

Early career


02/16/2007

PIE Model

P = Performance

E = Exposure

I = ImageEmulate leaders

Always deliver

Need sponsors

Based on book by Harvey Coleman - “Empowering Yourself - The Organization Game Revealed”


02/16/2007

P = Performance

E = Exposure

I = Image

PerformanceFulfillment of duties and responsibilities

ü Entry ticketü Performance against goals and objectivesü Common denominator in the promotion processü Confirms your ability to take on more responsibilityüMust grow to stay above the bar as it is being raised


02/16/2007

P = Performance

E = Exposure

I = Imageü Is the message you send before you speakü Includes many areas…walk, dress, demeanorü Answers the question “I’m Ready” or “I’m not Ready”ü The language of serious players at or near the topü Is conservative and traditional in style and dress

ImageHow you are perceived?


02/16/2007

Executive presence is subjective and culturally sensitive −watch, look and listen to senior executives

LanguageLanguage

BehaviorBehavior

• Work/Office• Customer Events• Social Events

Posture &eye contactPosture &

eye contactHandshake/

greetingHandshake/

greeting

DressDress

GroomingGrooming

ImagePresenting yourself… it all counts


02/16/2007

P = Performance

E = Exposure

I = Image

ExposureOpportunity to show your dedication, dignity, wisdom & talent

ü Significant impact on your career üMakes you visible to those who can influence your careerü Can be enhanced by a network of mentorsü Bosses and Champions

Career advancement

GROWING


02/16/2007

Setting career goals

Technical Business

Many different opportunities in an IT careerDecide where to get started

Interests may change over time

Project management

Architect (network, application, security, etc.)

Business analystProgrammer

Business solutions

Quality leader

Build competency to support your goals

Business knowledgeStrategyNegotiation & influenceRelationship managementGlobal engagementFinancial expertise

ITexpertise

Personal attributes

Changeadvocacy

Business mastery

TechnologySolution & service deliveryInfrastructure

Managing peopleLeading teamsCommunicationDecision makingValues

Process improvementsChange management

GE IT Competency Model


02/16/2007

Career roadmap


02/16/2007

Computer Operator Project Manager - OperationsIT Leader - Business Solutions Business CTO

Administrator - Network, End-User, Systems Application Architect IT Leader - Infrastructure

Director - Information Technology **

Central IT - Help Desk P&G **

Architect - Network, Data Management, Operating Systems, Security IT Leader - Operations

Business AnalystProgram Manager - Business Solutions **

End- User SpecialistProgram Manager - Operations

Systems Analyst - Business Solutions

IT Team Leader - Business Solutions

Analyst - Network, Data Management, Security, Operating Systems

IT Team Leader - Network, Data Management, Security, Operating SystemsIT Team Leader - Operations

1

2

3

4

6

5

1. Central IT – Help Desk P&G2. Group Manager – Local P&G3. Group Manager – Remote P&G4. IT Associate Director P&G5. CIO, Global Service Shops GE Aviation6. CIO, Aviation Services – GE Aviation

Technical

Operations

Business Solutions

Leadership

Quality

** Outside GE jobs

Jeannine Abele – career path

First child Second childCIS, BSPurdue University

2004Join GE

1 2 3 4 5 6

2005Join P&G


02/16/2007

Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5IMLP Black Belt Principal Technologist CIO - Regional CIO

ProgrammerProject Manager - Business Solutions Master Black Belt CIO - Sub Business Corporate CTO

Computer Operator Project Manager - OperationsIT Leader - Business Solutions Business CTO

Administrator - Network, End-User, Systems Application Architect IT Leader - Infrastructure

Director - Information Technology

School Community Coordinator **

Architect - Network, Data Management, Operating Systems, Security IT Leader - Operations

Business AnalystProgram Manager - Business Solutions

End- User SpecialistProgram Manager - Operations

Systems Analyst - Business Solutions

IT Team Leader - Business Solutions

Analyst - Network, Data Management, Security, Operating Systems

IT Team Leader - Network, Data Management, Security, Operating SystemsIT Team Leader - Operations

1. School Community Coordinator (Setting up ITlabs, database design, taught introductorycomputer courses)

2. IMLP GEü IT Communications, Training & Developmentü Application Architectü Project Manager: Operationsü Data Management Architect

3. Black Belt GEü Securities & reducing IT vulnerability ü Incident Management

4. IT Leader – Infrastructure GE

1

2 3

4

CS M.S.Miami University

1 2 3 4

2003,Join GE

2005 2007

Technical

Operations

Business Solutions

Leadership

Quality

** Outside GE jobs

Sharyl Wooton – career path


02/16/2007

Life - work balance

Marriage

Friends

Kids

Hobbies

Education

Community involvement

Manager expectations

Large load

Deadlines

Global team collaboration

Networking

Extracurriculars


02/16/2007

Time off:Vacation timePersonal daysSick days

Flexible work arrangements

Education optionsHealth & wellness:

Healthy dietFitness centerSport teamsSleepRegular check-ups

Employee support

TAKING CARE OF

EducatingAcademics, involvement, events & internships

EmployingCompany traits

MarketingPIE model

GrowingCareer path alternatives & work-life balance

Love what do, do what love

Strategies for a successful career in IT - FINAL no...

Documents

Transcript of Strategies for a successful career in IT - FINAL no...