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Senior Desktop Analyst


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Senior Desktop Analyst

In this session, students interact with a Senior Desktop Analyst. He is a part of team of computer specialists and is vital to the functioning of the team. His duties include: communicating with customers, building new computers, documenting hardware and software issues, installing software, managing application roll-outs, troubleshooting problems, and recommending technical solutions.

With almost 20 years in the computer industry, this professional relates high school subjects with his current position. He believes the following classes have helped him in his career: history, social studies, science, English, speech, debate, math, physical education, typing and accounting! What did he learn in a high school history class that has helped him in his computer career? He says, "History always repeats itself. And in troubleshooting computer problems, I always want to be aware of past issues and how I handled them."


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