No other industry on this planet have changed and glorified the TITLES of its people like the Information Technology industry.

Before it all become forgotten history, let me give you some insight on the old and new titles of this fascinating industry.

Having started my career as a COBOL computer programmer in the IT Industry in 1978, I hope that my little “dictionary” would be creditable and amusing. I also hope that some of the readers out there would volunteer some of the new and old titles, so that I can update it and make it more interesting to others.

Let’s start with the basic functions in the IT Industry; management, system analysis, system design, programming, maintenance, operation, Sales, and purchasing.

Chief Information Officer CIO – Data Processing Manager or Manager Information Systems Chief Architect – Senior System Designer Chief Solution Architect (new) – A mixed up title that combines Design and analysis Chief Infrastructure Architect – Senior Operator Chief Information Security Officer – Operation Manager Chief Technology Officer – R & D Manager Chief Procurement officer – Purchasing Manager System Architect – System Designer Computer Architect – Computer Programmer Business Solution Manager – System Analyst Information Security Specialist – Programmer or Operator Technical Architect – Operator System Integration Manager – System Designer Solution Integration Manager – System Analyst Technical Project Manager – Senior Operator Leading Outsourcing and Off shoring thought leader – Salesman Client Director – Salesman Strategic Account Director – “Persistent” Salesman
I am certain that there are more old and new titles out there that could add to this interesting tall. Some of the industry veterans out there should be able to feed in some more of these titles that I may not be aware of.

I hope you found this enjoyable and fun.