So, yah, I’m in the tech, and for the next 20 years of service I will still holding the IT officer title, and still believing the wonders of the digital world, but coding? It’s like speaking a language only your computer understands. I spent 15 years of service in Communication and I love speaking to people more than computers!
The IT field is a vast and colorful world for those who prefer a mouse over a keyboard. Your skills, whether in guiding, designing, securing, or storytelling, contribute to the symphony of the digital orchestra.
Despite the fact that coding is the backbone of the IT industry, there is a list of other jobs in the IT industry. Take a look at this listing I found over my reading. A good list by Quixy.com
Narrow-minded IT enthusiasts often suffer from a myopic perspective, convinced that every IT person must be good in coding when in real world, you can craft seamless systems, and infrastructures, without getting entangled in the strings of code.
As UI/UX designer, one can have passion in digital canvas, shaping interfaces that captivate and delight, focusing on the end-user journey, not deciphering the cryptic messages between curly braces.
You can also become Strategic technologists, which are the visionaries, crafting roadmaps for technological advancement. They set the direction, define goals, and shape the future without crafting a single line of code.
Tech world need diverse of skills to shape its future. It’s more than just lines of code; it’s the adventure that counts.