Information Technologies

In this video, meet four individuals who work for Bentley Systems, Inc. Software Engineer Colin Kerr provides common ways to store engineering data. IT Infrastructure and Support Director Janie Gordon monitors the core functionality of development. Associate Software Engineer Kevin Nyman writes code for product framework. Product Manager Jerry Flynn manages software rendering and animation.

In this program, science journalist Rob van Hattum explores innovative technologies that are connecting the brain to computers to do everything from gather information to help disabled people move prosthetics with their thoughts. The film highlights the work of neuroscientists and researchers who map and interact with the brain as they contemplate future applications.

Anyone who thinks “just working with computers” is the sole focus of the IT industry should realize that working with people is also a major requirement—and a major reward. So says Eric Wellington, dean of the Business and Computer Information System school at Pennsylvania’s Delaware County Community College. Wellington offers helpful insight throughout this look at the vocational side of the IT industry, which also features profiles of three IT workers who make comfortable livings after only two years of higher education. Viewers meet Bob, a help desk administrator for Swiss Farms, an innovative retail company; Mike, a system administrator for AWeber Communications; and Joe, a network engineer for Sungard Availability Services. Each describes the job search path that led to a position with professional, emotional, and financial rewards. Their managers and coworkers also provide input.