Abstract/Description
Software Industry workers require an adequate skill set to gain maximum output from the effective use of technology. The purpose of this study is to explore the nature of actual and desired software developer, jobs skill set. Survey methodology will be used to obtain reports of actual skill level and those desired to define common dimensions of the software developer skill set. Anticipated results will add to the existing body of IT job skills knowledge and may provide practice with job development and career planning guidance. We also intend to propose a skill standard for the software industry of Pakistan that meets the requirements of the local market as well as satisfy the international standards being practiced worldwide.
Keywords
Computer industry, Software standards, Industrial training, Software quality, Engineering profession, Statistics, Employment, Programming, Information management
Location
Crystal Ball Room A, Hotel Pearl Continental, Karachi, Pakistan
Session Theme
Poster Session B: Localization [LOC]
Session Type
Other
Session Chair
Dr. Habib and Dr. Fateh Malik
Start Date
28-8-2005 3:30 PM
End Date
28-8-2005 3:50 PM
Recommended Citation
Sharf, Z., & Khan, D. A. (2005). An investigation into the skills gap in the software industry of Pakistan. International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies. Retrieved from https://ir.iba.edu.pk/icict/2005/2005/50
An investigation into the skills gap in the software industry of Pakistan
Crystal Ball Room A, Hotel Pearl Continental, Karachi, Pakistan
Software Industry workers require an adequate skill set to gain maximum output from the effective use of technology. The purpose of this study is to explore the nature of actual and desired software developer, jobs skill set. Survey methodology will be used to obtain reports of actual skill level and those desired to define common dimensions of the software developer skill set. Anticipated results will add to the existing body of IT job skills knowledge and may provide practice with job development and career planning guidance. We also intend to propose a skill standard for the software industry of Pakistan that meets the requirements of the local market as well as satisfy the international standards being practiced worldwide.
