My background is strong IT and a strong working knowledge in GIS
While that suits what I do, the best solution is team effort and not a one person show. GIS professionals that know enough IT to work with IT professionals
or vice versa is the best solution.
However, sometimes staffing levels allow one or the other, and then you must choose the most required and strengthen the weaker skill set as required.
I will note from experience, that it is quicker to learn the skill sets to obtain a working knowledge for GIS then say Oracle DB, and the most time for the
combination, such as Oracle GIS functions to use in browser applications.
In short, do what you feel comfortable with and work with others on those areas you are not comfortable with.
Regards and have great a holiday.
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On Behalf Of Meghan McGaffin
Sent: Friday, December 13, 2013 10:21 AM
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Subject: Re: [CTGIS-L] A question for future professionals in the industry...
Well I can say that I’m eternally frustrated by not knowing more about the IT side of things. I learn as much as I can and I love GIS. But sometimes I feel like I’m driving
a Ferrari to the grocery store. Or maybe pushing a Ferrari to the grocery store because I can’t find my key would be a more apt metaphor.
Meg McGaffin
GIS Analyst
City of Milford CT
70 West River St
Milford, CT 06460
203-783-3393
From: Unmoderated discussion list for Connecticut GIS Users [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Dymkowski, Thad
Sent: Friday, December 13, 2013 9:27 AM
Subject: [CTGIS-L] A question for future professionals in the industry...
Colleagues,
I recently read an interesting article (no, I’m sorry I don’t have the link reference to it here) regarding professionals looking to get a job in the GIS industry. This ironically
is coming after a recent conversation had in one of these 2 forums regarding a gentleman who had an entry level job and was experiencing that familiar entry level job frustration. The question I am going for here regards a statement made in the article I read
that stated that employers are looking more for people with IT backgrounds that know a smattering of GIS, or who are familiar with GIS enough to perform necessary tasks. Do you (members of the GIS community of professionals at large) agree with this statement?
If you are a hiring manager, is this something you consider when you interview potential employees or review resumes for potential candidates? I am more curious than anything, as I am securely employed and find myself with a GIS background and a smattering
of IT, which suits my job here well. I look forward to hearing from you all! This could turn into an interesting article for any number of newsletters or publications!
Kind regards,
Thad
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Thad J. Dymkowski, GISP
G.I.S. Technician
Town of Newington, Connecticut
(860) 665-8592
"I have an existential map. It has 'You are here' written all over it." ~ Steven Wright
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