1. Counseling for IIT/ NIT Aspirants
Presented by
Gajendra Circle Initiative (GCI) from IIT Madras Alumni Association
and
The Hindu Group
15 May 2010, Hyderabad
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2. Computer Science Overview
 Includes
 Study of Computation and Automation
 Study of Computer Technology (Hardware and Software)
 Study and Application of Computer Technology in
 Science
 Engineering
 Business
 Arts
 All walks of life
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3. Skills and Aptitudes required to be
a Good Computer Scientist
 Strong foundation in Mathematics and the Sciences
 A deep passion for problem-solving
 Strong analytical skills and logical rigor
 Strong ‘create’ or ‘build’ instinct
 Ability to synthesize findings and develop hypotheses
 Tenacity, hard work, resilience
 Good communication skills – writing and speech
 Familiarity with programs and programming
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4. Rich Specializations are possible within
Computer Science
 Software Engineering  Scientific Computing
 Computer Architecture  Bio-informatics
 Artificial Intelligence  Real-time Systems
 Databases  Algorithms and Complexity
 Networking  Computation & Computability
 Computer Graphics  Programming Languages
 Human Computer Interaction  Information Security
 Distributed Computing  Operating Systems
 Robotics  VLSI Design
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5. Popular CS Career Tracks and Roles
for Computer Scientists
 Employers  Roles
 IT Services Firms  Software Engineer/Architect
 Software Product Firms  Hardware Engineer/Architect
 Hardware Product Firms  Quality Analyst/Test Architect
 IT Consulting Firms  Business Analyst
 Academia  Product Manager
 Research Laboratories  Project/Program Manager
 Government  Chief Technology Officer
 All Major Industries  University Professor
 Banks and Financial Services  Research Scientist
 Hospitals and Healthcare  Principal Consultant or Partner
 Airlines and Aviation  Entrepreneur
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6. Why pursue Computer Science?
 High Market Demand
 48% increase in software jobs over next 5 years (CNN Money)
 In the next 4 years, 5.6 million jobs available but only 3.6 million qualified people
 Quality of Work
 Continuous opportunity for Creative Problem Solving
 Work in a global industry with world-class professionals; entrepreneurial possibility
 Quality of Life
 Careers offer high pay, flexibility, informal environment and high social esteem
 Global reach – you will travel and see the world
 Contribution to Society
 Computing applications can address human needs and improve the quality of life
 You can move between industry, academia, and government and make an impact
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7. Story: Notion Ink Adam (eats Apple)
The most exciting tablet
computer presented in
Comdex 2010 in Las Vegas
Expected to give Apple iPad
a run for its money
“Redefining the tablet market”
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8. Notion Ink: Inspirational Startup of 2010
Revolutionary Tablet Computer
•10 inch transflective LCD
•180 degree Swivel Camera
•Dual-Core ARM® CORTEX
-A9 MPCORE™ Processor
•Full High Definition
Multimedia
•Longer Battery Life
•Dual Display
•Ebook Client
•3G and WiFi Connectivity
•Multi-touch Support
STARTED BY 5
STUDENTS LIKE
YOU!
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9. Q&A
Q&A
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10. THANK YOU
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