How can USEP help me in making my dreams come true?

HOW CAN the UNIVERSITY HELP ME?
simple: provides us students with facilities that will enhance our skills and knowledge.
entouched us to the real-life situation of our present days.
establish best and effective goals that will concern us students most.

"USEP" the home of the intellectual giants of the communities. One of the outstanding universities in the Philippines that aims to produce quality graduates that will greatly help in the nations progress. As an individual that dreams to achieve a successful career someday, i always consider schools that will nurture and teaches me the appropriate learnings that will enhance my capabilities and talents. When I was still first year college my chosen path is to be become an IT student then I heard that USEP does offered IT and CS courses and does have equip training for the student. I said, why not? i guess USEP will really help me. And it really didn't fail me. The training, guidance, teachings of our facilitator do really mold us to be a responsible professionals someday. In the assignment 2 and 3, i dreamed to be a DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR. Indeed, USEP has molded the USEPIANS to be knowledgeable to their chosen course. They had hands-on activity evolving real-life attachments so that we students in any department can realize the value of our future career someday. In our subjects, though all of it are difficult to pass, hehe..it only tells me of one simple lesson"Strive and never give up!". I always hold on to it. The essence of every courage, determination and perseverance of the students are never taken for granted by the university's teachers. Though we always consider them TERRORIFIC, but behind those strict image, they also wanted us to succeed just like them.

AJA! yan lang ang masasabi ko sa ngayon! 3rd year college na ako at ito na ang pinakabangungot ng aking career! hehe..but after this i know i am ready and equipped to surpass the demands of the world outside! to become a DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR, i know USEP can help me because here in this university, students and teachers join hand-in-hand to help our dreams brighter!

weeee... ABTIK! USEPIANSGAHUT!

Green Campus Computing

http://chronicle.com/free/2009/01/10296n.htm

this site is an online newspaper of an news page about the Campus Computing Goes Green to Save Money topic written by Josh Keller dated January 28, 2009. It talks about the conference entitled "Greening the Internet Economy" that aims to address the problem of the soaring financial and environmental costs of information technology. The event was held at University of California at San Diego, offered a sampling of a new generation of technologies that promise to help colleges make their IT departments both more efficient and more sustainable.

In San Diego, California, researchers have started work on hardware to help colleges and other organizations understand how to make their servers more efficient. The device, called the GreenLight Instrument, will deploy sensors and software to measure the energy use, humidity, and other variables in various parts of a Sun Modular Data Center, a popular, self-contained complex of servers.

The major aim of the conference is to encourage universities and individuals with the initiative of students to "divorce ourselves from the electrical grid" this was according to Bill St. Arnaud, chief research officer at Canarie Inc., a Canadian computer-networking organization.


http://itcs-dev.www.umich.edu/sites/general/access.php

this sites, Campus Computing Sites has dedicated themselves to support the Information Technology Central Services at the University of Michigan resources in serious institutional commitment to green computing practices.

It suggested that the best energy saving practice for individual computer users is to turn their machine off if not in use for an extended period.

But the main Energy Efficiency Initiatives of this Sites are exampled below:

- Campus Computing Sites was the first large campus computing provider to purchase much more energy efficient LCD flat-panel displays. We also replaced mini-towers with "small form factor" desktop Windows machines. The switch to these physically smaller, more energy efficient machines resulted in significant energy savings for our partners and the University.

- Sites printers make use of "deep sleep" energy-saving features that reduce energy consumption when not in use. These features appear to be well implemented and do not require additional development work on our part.


http://english.moe.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=11274&ctNode=516&mp=1

this site is a new entitled "The Green Initiative of Universities - Press Conference of Talloires Declaration"

Dated June 5, 2009, Ministry of Education held the Press Conference of Talloires Declaration with the sponsorship of the Chinese Society for Environmental Education. Political Deputy Minister, Lu Mu-lin, and thirteen principals of model "green" colleges and universities were invited to the press conference to sign the declaration in order to demonstrate the determination of the Ministry of Education and the participating schools to create green and sustainable campuses with low carbon emissions.

"Recently, the Ministry of Education has been committed to promoting sustainable campuses and has seen positive results. In 2007, Ministry of Education announced the policies of conserving energy and reducing carbon emissions in colleges and universities. Ministry of Education formally initiated the "Green University" program in Taiwan in 2007, in the hope that new resources and facilities will create environment-friendly campuses with low carbon emissions." According to the said news article.

This sites mirror the project of the Government of Taiwan to pursue green computing in its different universities and colleges. Furthermore, supports Global advantage in being a role model of environmental awareness.


http://www.uoregon.edu/~recycle/GreenComputing/GreenCompGuide_text.htm

this site suggested guiding tips to conserve energy in the university facilities. Such of this tips are as follows:

1. Computers are now designed to handle 40,000 on/off cycles. This is considerably more cycles than the average user will initiate in the computer’s 5-7 year life span. Turning your computer off helps reduce heat stress and wear on the system.

2. Screen savers were originally designed to help protect the life span of monochrome monitors which are now technologically obsolete. Most screen savers do not save energy unless they actually turn off the screen or, in the case of laptops, turn off the back light.


3. Newer computers are designed to sleep on networks to prevent loss of data or connection. CPU’s with Wake on LAN (WOL) technology built-in to network cards can be left in sleep mode overnight to wake-up and receive data packets sent to the unit.

Conclusion:

How will our university USEP Adopt Green Campus Computing?

It isn't hard to stand for changes. Recycle as the main step to start the change. Do simple energy saving tips. But above all the student's awareness and sympathy to the environment is the main key in order for us to step forward for change. The earth needs protection from us and as student in universities and college, we are encourage to stand up!

The university faculties and the institution itself must address it matter with immediate actions. Impose strict compliance to the Laws or Rules in Energy conservation. Conduct recreational activities that enhances awareness to the students. Time to save Mother Earth! :flower:

TIM last minute withdrawal

in the corrupt system of election in the Philippines, ways are suggest to sought the cheating and manipulation of vote results in the election which is considered as the mirror of democracy in the Philippines. Cheating - the main concern of many has pulled masses attention as well as the government to find ways to make the election clean this 2010. And the answer - ELECTION AUTOMATION.

It was tested on August 11, 2008 at the ARMM (Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao) election has been automated. A great signed of acceptance that Automated Election could be the answer for this dilemma. According to COMELEC Chairman Jose Melo, he was very very satisfied with the results of the poll in ARMM where it is said to be the cheating capital of the Philippines.

The automated Election in ARMM was the result of the efforts of government to call newly-organized grouped of information technology professionals to use open standards and open-source technology for the automation of election in the Philippines.(Oliva, 2008)

The ARMM election on August 11, 2008 was under the contract of the two technology vendors in supply the optical-mark reader and direct recording electronic tecnologies.

According to Ito Gruet, an IT Professional and member of the advocacy for open systems in Election, the use of open standards or open source technology would promote transparency in the development of the automated elections system.

the Republic Act 9369, or the Automated Election system Law, it indicates that a technical evaluation committee must conduct a source code review of the software running on the machines that are deployed by the COMELEC.

The poll automation deal has been set, Total Information Management Corp.(TIM) and Smartmatic Consortium signed contract with the COMELEC. It has lessen the weariness of many and hope for the best that the 2010 election would be a clean election. The COMELEC-Smartmatic contract offers us the chance that there will be less risks of unhumane event that would happen in the span the time of waiting the results in which days would be lessen in counting ballots.

But the last minute withdrawal of the Filipino partner of the Smartmatic Consortium, the TIM has cause threats that might lead to the collapse of the project.

it is said that the reason of TIM was the irreconcilable difference of them with the foreign partner - Smartmatic.

"The withdrawal of TIM has heightened concerns that the 2010 election might not be held or that an election marred by fraud might lead to a future in election. providing an excuse for Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to declare a national emergency which would result in the extension of her term beyond 2010." stated in the Editorial Page written by Amando Doronila, 2009.

In layman's term, "Napulitika na naman!". The withdrawal of TIM gives many speculation to Filipino masses on the probable reasons behind it.

Now, let's take a look in a different point of view about the withdrawal of TIM in the contract. As an IT student, i have read some article about this issue. I have come up with the following understanding:

1. "Local Information technology provider (TIM) had backed out of their joint venture for election automation, fearing the deal would give its foreign partner uncontrollable power that would give its foreign partner uncontrollable power that could lead to potential abuse, according to an Industry source close to TIM" (Dumlao, 2009)

It is said that COMELEC would have paid the providers 7.19 billion for the lease of good and purchase of services.

That was a big amount the some has give the TIM different feeling.

2. In troubleshooting, Smartmatic will be responsible for preventing and troubleshooting of technical problems of the Election. Furthermore, according to Philippine Inquirer sources, Tim did not want to be part of a system that could lead to electronic cheating.

3. TIM were concern in "no say" software development, despite being the technical partner of Smartmatic, TIM would be pity, if electronic cheating to occur.

In the provision of the proposed contract with COMELEC and Smartmatic-TIM joint venture, it stated that "provider with the greater track record in automated election, shall in charge of the technical aspects of the counting and canvassing, software and hardware, including transmission configuration and system integration".

In other words, TIM responsibility was less than Smartmatic, going much interest to Smartmatic than TIM.

Smartmatic executives, on the other hand said they had technical expertise on conducting electronic elections and should play a bigger role.

4. Officials said the break up partnership was prompted by disagreements on who should control the purse in the P 7.2 billion deal and make decision.

5. Cheating could not be avoided. Machines are not perfect. COMELEC's precinct count optical scan configuration and Smartmatic' OMR (optimal mark reader) machines are not perfect. But, normally, OMR counting machines can be verya precise. But we don't know and we cant tell that it has been programmed for automated and undetected cheating.

6. According to the article written by the president of Systems Science Consult Inc., there are many ways to cheat in the election. It's like a hidden cheating. Where in it could happen in the program or the OMR have something to do with it. Some of his points stated that The Comelec propose of automatically transmit election results from OMR counting machines to the municipality or city server, though it is the fastest way cannot guarantee honest elections and does not provide transparency of the election counting press.

Anyone who is knowledgeable of the system could change the programs on the machines from a remote and undetected location.

----this has made me realized that systems could be corrupt or be invaded by anyone who is desperate to win unchallengeable fight. Though automation is possible in the Election let us still not be fully reliable to the accurateness of it. Let be watchful. Automation is a way to help transistion from the dirty manual system of election but the point is, though automated or not, technology are only tools for progress. It is us who makes the difference and how should we practice honesty and integrity. I am favor for automated election for i trust in the machine's capabilty but rest assure programmers must be very honest and impose security to the system to be not manipulated by any.


References:

"Open Source software use to sought in automated election system" - Erwin Oliva, Inquirer.net

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/

" Automated Election can be used to cheat" - Alcuaz, Manuel Jr. , Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2009

" Local IT firms Execs Fear" - Dumlao, Doris, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2009

"Poll Automation Deal: Comelec bidder - iron out differences" - Alave, Kristine L., Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2009

"Poll Nightmare" - Doronila, Amando, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2009

once in a lifetime experience

COMDDAP Davao 2009 is said to be the biggest I.T. expo held regularly in the South.

COMDDAP stand for Computer Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers association of the Philippines which was held during July 2-4, 2009.This event is held to Discover new technology and applications that will help increase productivity in different business. To meet up with top distributors and resellers of the world's leading brand names.To Gain market intelligence and be updated on the latest market trends.

as we enter Apo view hotel here in Davao city.. the ambiance was inviting. I, together with my classmate enter the said establishment to find out what COMDDAP has something to show us IT students. People passing by some were just passers who was curious with the event. But some had caught my attention. With tags wrote EXHIBITOR. I was amazed by them. Exhibitor of the COMDDAP exhibits are mostly IT professionals. Expert in a lot of aspects in IT. As we are about to tour the place, Students like me from different university and colleges here in Davao are everywhere in the corner of the room. Some student were testing gadgets, some gathered pamphlets and some were just simply stare and amazed. One thing has come up to my mind the moment i step closer to the first booth i surveyed - HIGH.

i was high because it was my first time. First time to experience a once in a lifetime opportunity to actually experience what IT professionals world. And someday i dreamt that i will be become like them.

i was high because i was amazed. Amazed of the latest gadgets and technologies that help uplift the living of the people here in the Philippines. Beautiful laptops, notebook, plasma tvs and cameras were exhibit being proud of what Filipino products and International companies like HP has stored for us Techy guys and girls.i had Get up close and take a first-hand look at the latest I.T. products and software for computing, imaging, printing , connecting and communications, security, entertainment and lifestyle applications.


i was high because I've learned a lot. I'd learned that IT industry is expanding and growing. It provides a lot of careers and opportunity for those IT students who take his career as a serious thing to be appreciated. This world is fast pace. We need to go with the flow.

i was high because i was oriented. Oriented as i we joined many IT professionals and students in a close door product endorsement or exhibit with The Nexus Group and HP. The First presentation was about the Database System that The Nexus Group made. They present to us how was the database system is being done and implemented. They had also shared some important facts about how systems made are step by step procedures and make your client prioritized all the time. The second presentor was from HP. The HP representative has introduced us to their latest technology. The THIN CLIENT. The thin client was somewhat similar to the function of the CPU of the desktop but it has wonderful features that exceeds the capacity and features of a desktop system unit.

i was high because i loved being an IT student. It has made me realize that opportunities are like a passing wind. You have to feel it and let your system feel every inch on how IT had changed your prospect in life.

i was high because COMDDAP had showed me professionalism. Many individuals are there to show support in the said the Bloomed industry today.

i was high because its fulfilling. The experience with my friends and classmate had allowed us to faced reality than just theory inside the classroom.

after the presentation of HP of The Thin Client, we decided to exit the room. All my friends were talking about the fun experience. Like me, they were also astounded by the once in a lifetime experience that COMDDAP has offered to us.

Being a student of USEP has given me an opportunity to explore everything behind classroom. Experience as a tool, it will help us mold into a person we want to be in future. time will tell with the Help of almighty God. Success is beyond reach!

top five IT careers that i like most

Developer

A developer is responsible for developing server-based API’s and web applications and building interfaces with other back-end components. Experience and skills must be on server-side programming in a web-bases environment. He is also responsible for application analysis, design and documentation. Some developer are also for developing mobile-based applications. He also responsible for developing web-based applications. Experience and skills must be on web-based technologies programming. For more info on Jobs offered here in the Philippines, especially for IT professionals there are many sites in the net that needs applicants for a Developer.
Reference:

http://www.jobsdb.com.ph/PH/EN/Job.asp?R=JDBP105805499

Software Engineer

He is responsible for researches, designs and develops a software systems to meet with clients requirements. Once the system had been fully designed software engineers then test, debug and maintain systems. He develop existing programs by analysing and identifying areas for modification. He Investigate new technologies. Works with computer coding languages. Working closely with other staff, such as project managers, graphic artists, system analysts, and sales and marketing professionals. He consults clients/colleagues concerning the maintenance and performance of software systems and asking questions to obtain information, clarify details and implement information, clarify details and implement information.

Reference:

http://www.prospects.ac.uk/p/types_of_job/software_engineer_job_description.jsp


Network Engineer

The Major Duties of a Network Engineer are as follow:

- Design and develop engineering solutions for IP network improvement,upgrade, and expansion. He Support second tier escalations for all operational outages in IP network.
- Be able to quickly troubleshoot IP network problems and provide sound engineering solutions by maintaining deep knowledge of Data Network architecture, topology, and up-to-date configuration details.
- Document solutions in accordance to in-house standards including but not limiting to the following documents: Detailed Engineering Requirements, and Detailed Integration Test Plan documents.
- Be in an on call rotation for the IP network and datacenter.
- Perform daily datacenter tasks such as running cable and basic documentation cleanup.
- Provide review of functional specifications and design documentation for effective deployment and operation of network services.
- Prepare documentation supporting network requirements, connectivity,implementation, and testing.

Reference:

http://manila.craigslist.com.ph/eng/1218210018.html

Web designer

His tasks is to creatively design for web pages, usually by working with client who articulates certain needs or functions that the web page must fulfill.Designers tend to be excellent in working with graphics software, like Photoshop®, and many are also very good with programs like Java®, which can animate graphics. They frequently have experience working with a variety of media programs to add sound or film clips to web pages. Overall, the goal is to create pages with a specific design, a uniform graphic set, and eye grabbing details.

Depending upon the needs of the client, a web designer may also write content for pages, though sometimes they merely edit and program content that clients provide. At other times, designers are the graphic specialists, integrating the client’s requirements into artistically rendered pages that are easy to use for visitors.

Web designers must keep abreast of current trends in the Internet industry. They must figure out what services are expected, what graphics are most likely to be received well and enjoyed, and how a page will rank high in search engines. By working with clients they get a sense of what basic functions the web page (or multiple ones) must serve, but they may also help clients formulate plans on how to keep web pages most approachable, and graphically interesting. Many are terrific artists who may have worked in other fields of graphic design prior to becoming web designers.

Reference:

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-does-a-web-designer-do.htm


Web Administrator

A web administrator role is to keep the web servers up and running while maintaining security , updating logs and acting as technical support. Web Administrator work closely with web development professionals. A Web Administrator might develop expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Design, E-Commerce, Networking, Security, Application Development, Databases, Research and Web Development.

Web administrators are employed by web hosting companies, insurance companies, and hospitals—any company that conducts substantial business activities online.

Reference:

http://www.unixl.com/dir/information_technology/web_hosting/

I wanna be a Rockstar! someday..hehe.. (future career someday as a Database Administrator)

Job Title: Database Administrator
Job Description: A Database Administrator is the one who work with database management systems software and determiners way to organize and store data. They identify user needs and set up new computer databases. In many cases, database administrators must integrate data from outdated systems into a new system. In an organization, a database administrator ensures the organization's database effectiveness of its performance. It also includes understanding of the database's platform and adds new user to the system. Because today, many databases are connected to the internet, he also plans and coordinates security measures with network administrators.

The following are a database typical work responsibilities:

- establishing the needs of users and monitoring user access and security;
- monitoring performance and managing parameters to provide fast query responses to 'front end' users;
- mapping out the 'conceptual design' for a planned database in outline;
- considering both 'back end' organization of data and 'front end' accessibility for end users;
- refining the 'logical design' so that it can be translated into a specific data model;
- further refining the 'physical design' to meet system storage requirements;
- installing and testing new versions of the database management system (DBMS);
- maintaining data standards, including adherence to the Data protection Act;
- writing database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary('metadata');
- controllingg access permissions and privileges;
developing, managing and testing backup and recovery plans;
- ensuring that storage, archiving, backup and recovery procedures and web developers;
- communicating regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security;
- commissioning and installing new applications.

Because of the increasing levels of hacking and the sensitive nature of data stored, security and recoverability or 'disaster recovery' have become increasingly important aspects of the work.

The Database Administrator classification isdistinguished from the Database Designer/Information System Analyst classification by the extensive knowledge, experience and complex technical skills required. Further differences include the supervision of database and transaction log backups, and the maintenance and monitoring of database server performance.

There are a lot of advantages when you engaged in this job. Database administrator may advance into managerial positions, such as chief technology officer, on the basis of their experience managing data and enforcing security. Computer specialists with work experience and considerable expertise in a particular subject or a certain application may find lucrative opportunities as independent consultants or may choose to start their own computer consulting firms.

Tecnological advances come so rapidly in the computer field that continuos study is necessary to keep one's skills up to date. Employers, hardware and software vendors, colleges and universities, and private training institutions offer continuing education. Additional training may come from professional development seminars offered by professional computing societies.

So, as foot note, I always hope and ambition when i finish my course IT i want to be a DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR. A tricky and challenging job but still I know my capacity and hopefully be a DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR someday.

Reference
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/p/types_of_job/database_administrator_job_description.asp

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos042.htm

http://www.scoe.net/perscom/job_description/multimedia/database_administrator.pdf