starting programming outsourcing office in DR

[ExtremeR]

If you're going the IT route, Certifications is the way to go....

 

[ExtremeR]

At the risk of further hijacking this thread.... why do you include UASD in with UNPHU? You cannot possibly think that the level of education is the same between the two. Class attendance at the UASD is a running joke.

Why are people under the impression that UASD provides a low quality education to it's students. Don't be fooled by "las huelgas y la tiradera de piedra". UASD has always been considered one of the top University in the DR (specially in the medicine field) and if it wasn't for those disturbances more people would choose it...

 

[rice&beans]

I learned data processing on a IBM 1401 System circa 1968.

Early 80's for me,

IBM system 38 & AS/400.......mid range systems,

Adequate for the times......

 

[Empiric]

It is easy to value a degree, specially if you have one. I graduated in computer science in 1995. I had to relearn everything when I got to the job market, seeing that all the math, calculus, english literature and programming languages I had learned were pretty much useless in the the job market. By my own experience, I consider a 4 year degree in IT a waste of time, and even worse, it discriminates against those who can't afford to spend 4 years sitting in a classroom, as bored as I was. Short technical courses are much more useful. Fortunately IT is one of those careers you can learn on your own. It's no coincidence that today's most successful IT people are basically college drop outs. When I need to hire anyone here where I work, or give an opinion, I value much more experience, a good attitude and a desire to learn than a degree. Those with a college degree in IT tend to think of themselves as some kind of geniuses, but I think that while they did the calculus or elective course homework, the other guys where googling about the new coding tendencies and tools and thus they have a head start. But that's just my opinion.

Ditto,

Curriculum are far behind and out of touch with industry reality.

Professors who dont master oratory skills are no good.

Students who graduate and become instructors/professor but never worked much in the industry are no good, in any field.

One of my best electrical engineering teachers, did it part time... he was employed full time for a power utility company, so I did learn from him a few things about three phase circuits etc.

 

[Empiric]

Well, a more educated person is required when it comes to system and design, not just programming or coding... specially to provide service to large institutions.

They are the link between top management and IT personnel, he does not have to be really good at programming, but must know what it takes. Top management, first of all, dont like to talk to just anybody.

The analyst also have to think as a manager and business person. The later can become a good analyst as they know what they want and now know how to get it using computers. Others do the coding.

 

[Empiric]

hijacking thread... searched web and can not find a video of a good and real lecture, at any school level,

they were all technically poor and the sustantive, the presentation itself and oratory also bad.

If any of you know of a good real good lecture, please provide link.

btw I am helping a friend to write a proposal to DR gov for the ongoing discussion about educational reform, the main issue worldwide is bad teachers...

a technological solution is the only economy short answer, we know a real cheap one.

 

[trainn99]

Wow. That's a lot of posts ... Thanks for the constructive ones.

My goal is simple. I like PC and want to move and live here. While I can still manage my core team in ukraine, I'm bored. So I thought to start a second office here in PC to keep me busy.

What do I need? SMART people with some programming knowledge.

We are not putting a man on the moon, although given enough resources I don't see why not

We are building apps: web and mobile.

 

[Castle]

Wow. That's a lot of posts ... Thanks for the constructive ones.

My goal is simple. I like PC and want to move and live here. While I can still manage my core team in ukraine, I'm bored. So I thought to start a second office here in PC to keep me busy.

What do I need? SMART people with some programming knowledge.

We are not putting a man on the moon, although given enough resources I don't see why not

We are building apps: web and mobile.

Exactly. I support your initiative. We need more of this.

 

[trainn99]

Thanks Castle. I really don't see why not.

i'm gonna start looking at options for office space either near where I am (Bavaro) or maybe PC Village), and try to post jobs online and see what quality CVs I get.