Binghamton University Information Systems Club

Come check out our Web Design workshop this Wednesday from 6-7 pm in the SOM Lounge!

Hey everyone, our first General Body Meeting/Python Workshop will be this Tuesday, October 9th from 6-7 pm in the SOM Lounge!

Don't forget tonight at 6:30 is our Java Workshop! Java is a highly portable programming language that is used to develop desktop apps and website systems. Come to the Java Workshop to learn basic skills in Java and see what coding is all about!
*RSVP REQUIRED*

RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gmjAWExNthokO5gcCLRt1rUzn0B415iUc7MOVeygSns/edit

Hope to see you all there!

Hope everyone is enjoying their breaks so far! ISC will be hosting a Java Workshop with the members of CORE.
Event details listed below:

Date: Thursday, April 12, 2018
Location: UU120
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm

This is a great opportunity to learn basic skills in Java and see what coding is all about! Please use the link below to RSVP, We hope to see you all there!

RSVP Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gmjAWExNthokO5gcCLRt1rUzn0B415iUc7MOVeygSns/edit

Hi Everyone,

We hoped everyone had a great week so far!

ISC will be hosting a Machine Learning event today w/ Professor Yayla! Details are below:

Date: Wednesday, March 28th (TODAY)
Location: SOM Lounge
Time: 6pm-7pm

This is a great opportunity to learn more about Information Systems and see how it is impacting the business world. We hope to see everyone there!

Hi Everyone,

We hope everyone had a great start of the week so far!

Our annual SAP Workshop hosted with the Association for Operations Management is coming up tomorrow! For those who don't know, SAP is the number one ERP software used by more than 75,000 customers in over 120 countries. Details of the event are below:

Date: Wednesday, February 21st
Location: AAG002
Time: 6pm-7pm, or 7pm-8pm (choose 1 session)
*You must RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/S3QTu2qIIfHZT8mB3

Have a great rest of the week and we hope to see you tomorrow! 😊

Hi Everyone,

We hope everyone had a great week so far!

Our annual SAP Workshop hosted with the APICS Supply Chain and Operations Management Club is coming up! For those who don't know, SAP is the number one ERP software used by more than 75,000 customers in over 120 countries. Details of the event are below:

Date: Wednesday, February 21st
Location: AAG002
Time: 6pm-7pm, or 7pm-8pm (choose 1 session)
*You must RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/S3QTu2qIIfHZT8mB3

Have a great rest of the week and we hope to see you at this event!

SAP Workshop

In just 2 hours, we will be having a Bloomberg event (details below) Hope to see you all there!

Thursday, February 8th:
Event: Bloomberg Terminal Workshop and Career Opportunities
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: UU 111

Due to the weather conditions, our Wednesday events are cancelled, but our Thursday events are still on!

Thursday, February 8th:
Event: Bloomberg Terminal Workshop and Career Opportunities
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: UU 111

Thursday, February 8th:
Event: Protiviti Lunch and Games with AKPsi
Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm
Location: SOM Lounge

Thursday, February 8th:
Event: KPMG Risk Consulting Simulation Workshop
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Location: UU111
*If you RSVP'ed, you must attend!*

Hi Everyone! Here are our events coming up for Career Week. More information about each event will be posted throughout the week, so stay tuned!

Wednesday, February 7th:
Event: PwC Job Opportunities
Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Watson Common Room – 2nd floor – Engineering Building

Wednesday, February 7th:
Event: Grant Thornton Info Session
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Location: UU 111

Thursday, February 8th:
Event: Bloomberg Terminal Workshop and Career Opportunities
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: UU 111

Thursday, February 8th:
Event: Protiviti Lunch and Games with AKPsi
Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm
Location: SOM Lounge

Thursday, February 8th:
Event: KPMG Risk Consulting Simulation Workshop
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Location: UU111
* You must RSVP here for this event before 2/2 https://goo.gl/forms/ZWcUcxh1ZcBYYW0K3 *

KPMG Risk Consulting Simulation Workshop Date: Thursday, February 8, 2018 Time: 2PM - 4PM Location: UU 111 Join ISC, ALPFA, BMMMO, DSP, and WIB for an interactive Market Stimulation Activity with KPMG's IT Audit and Assurance group! Please fill out this form so that we know who will be attending. BE SURE TO ATTEND IF YOU RSVP'D! Feel free....

https://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Software-Engineer
12 Steps on how to become a Software Engineer

How to Become a Software Engineer As technology evolves and becomes a bigger part of everyday life, so too does the need for technology professionals. Software engineers design and guide the development of programs that computers use to make life a little easier for the...

*All the following information will be posted under NOTES*

03: How To Code in Python

Code Academy
https://www.codecademy.com/
One of the best place to start, you will be able to learn at an interactive platform, and they offer a wide range of topics, more than just Python.

A Byte of Python
https://python.swaroopch.com/
A book suitable for beginnings with great reviews, scroll down the page for a free e-book download or read it online.

LearnPython.org
http://www.learnpython.org/
It offers an interactive way to learn Python, with a space at the bottom that allows you to write codes as you progress through the lessons.

Learn Python The Hard Way
https://learnpythonthehardway.org/book/
Written by Zed Shaw, a free HTML version of Learn Python the Hard Way, a Python version of what we had introduced for Ruby recently.

Python Spot
https://pythonspot.com/
Offers Python tutorials in Beginner and Intermediate level, along with some tutorials on game development, databases, and more.

14 In-demand Tech Jobs Employers Are Struggling To Fill
Source: Forbes.com
link:https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurencebradford/2017/04/25/14-in-demand-tech-jobs-employers-are-struggling-to-fill/3/

1. IT Architect
Description: IT architects design full IT systems for corporations--they're the brains behind information technology infrastructure. They're more involved with design, analytics, and solution stages than the manual building.
- Current open jobs on Glassdoor: 10,487
- National Average Salary: $116,920

2. Security Engineer
Description: Technology is uniquely vulnerable to breaches of information. Security engineers are on the front lines of protecting technical systems and keeping data safe.
- Current open jobs on Glassdoor: 18,989
- National Average Salary: $93,653

3. Data Scientist
Description: I've written before about how big data is booming, and data scientists are in particularly good positions. They analyze vast quantities of data to mine the insights that companies need to grow and improve.
Current open jobs on Glassdoor: 20,498
National Average Salary: $113,436

4. QA Engineer
Description: Buggy software won't sell, so it's important to have skilled QA engineers who can put programs through rigorous tests to locate weaknesses for the developers to address.
- Current open jobs on Glassdoor: 23,543
- National Average Salary: $80,000

5. Front End Engineer
Description: The front end of a website is the part users see and interact with--and also the part front-end engineers are responsible for building.
- Current open jobs on Glassdoor: 25,064
- National Average Salary: $100,025

6. Mobile Developer
Description: Websites are ubiquitous now--every business has one--and apps are following in their footsteps. Mobile developers are needed more than ever to build and improve apps for companies who need them.
- Current open jobs on Glassdoor: 40,112
- National Average Salary: $76,061

7. Java Developer
Description: Usually, web developers will know more than one programming language, but it can be useful to focus on a specialty. Java developers mainly work, as the title implies, with Java.
- Current open jobs on Glassdoor: 42,233
- National Average Salary: $76,339

8. Data Engineer
Description: Back to data again--data engineers build the infrastructure used in analyzing data, and sometimes create big data warehouses that data scientists can use.
- Current open jobs on Glassdoor: 49,712
- National Average Salary: $95,526

9. Network Engineer
Description: Network engineers build and maintain the various networks companies use internally.
- Current open jobs on Glassdoor: 57,008
- National Average Salary: $73,165

10. Software Engineer
Description: Software engineers are specialized programmers who focus on designing, developing, testing, and updating software.
- Current open jobs on Glassdoor: 69,989
- National Average Salary: $95,195

11. Product Manager
Description: How to make a product shine (and ultimately sell) is the main concern of a product manager. They work across teams to drive product development and hone it to its best version.
- Current open jobs on Glassdoor: 70,488
- National Average Salary: $103,124

12. DevOps Engineer
Description: A relatively new methodology, DevOps has become highly popular in the software world, and it's still evolving. Engineers who know and embrace the principles of DevOps may find themselves in higher demand.
- Current open jobs on Glassdoor: 155,476
- National Average Salary: $100,000

13. Solutions Architect
Description: Unlike a title like "mobile developer" which tells you exactly what they do, "solutions architect" is more vague. In a nutshell, though, they support the technical needs of a company and/or its customer base, serving as an expert who can work with the product team, clients, etc. to develop solutions to problems.
- Current open jobs on Glassdoor: 176,372
- National Average Salary: $118,593

14. Systems Engineer
Description: Systems engineers design, build, and manage complex computer systems. They consider issues like reliability, efficiency, logistics, and more to ultimately create robust systems that do what they need to do.
- Current open jobs on Glassdoor: 316,837
- National Average Salary: $85,000

*All the following information will be posted under NOTES*

02: How To Code in Ruby

Code Academy
https://www.codecademy.com/
One of the best place to start, you will be able to learn at an interactive platform, and they offer a wide range of topics, more than just Ruby.

The Odin Project
https://www.theodinproject.com/courses/ruby-programming/
This online coding bootcamp will walk you through basic and intermediate Ruby techniques, as well as a little bit of computer science.

Learn Ruby the Hard Way
https://learnrubythehardway.org/book
Written by Zed Shaw, a free HTML version of Learn Ruby the Hard Way, which is also available in hard copy. Perfect for those who prefer in depth explanation to interactive platforms.

Rails Tutorial
https://www.railstutorial.org/book
Written by Michael Hartl, another option for those prefer books over interactive tutorials. There is 12 chapters in total and can be read online for free.

RubyMonk
https://rubymonk.com/
Offers interactive tutorials that are entirely free in different levels, including one beginner course, two intermediate, and one advanced.

Try Ruby
http://tryruby.org/levels/1/challenges/0
Created by Code School for beginners, interactive by typing into an in-browser prompt window and progress through the exercises.

Rails For Zombies
http://railsforzombies.org/
It is also created by Code School, but are recommended for those who already have certain Ruby background, to learn Ruby on Rails.

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Hi Everyone!

Information Systems Club is partnering with Ascend to host a LinkedIn workshop this Thursday (11/16) from 4:45pm-5:50pm in AAG04.

This workshop will not only teach you the basics of creating a profile, but will also show you how to make yours stand out to recruiters and professionals which is essential for job recruitments in the future!

Below is an article that highlights some of the many advantages of a top-tier account ⬇️

http://smartbusinesstrends.com/linkedin-important-professionals-job-seekers/

Why LinkedIn is So Important for Professionals and Job-Seekers Here are reasons why LinkedIn is such an immense tool for professionals and job-seekers.

We will be launching a series of posting that introduce multiple resources for coding in different languages, and will kick it off by the most well-known coding language, HTML and CSS.

*All the following information will be posted under NOTES*

01: How To Code in HTML and CSS

Code Academy
https://www.codecademy.com/
One of the best place to start, you will be able to learn at an interactive platform, and they offer a wide range of topics, more than just HTML and CSS.

Skillcrush
https://learn.skillcrush.com/skillcrush-10-day-bootcamp/
Skillcrush offers a free 10 days coding bootcamp, with less than 5 minutes a day, you will be able to get a sense of coding and can further explore it if you are interested, a good place to start if you aren’t sure if coding is your thing or not.

The Odin Project
https://www.theodinproject.com/courses/html5-and-css3
This online coding bootcamp will walk you through basic HTML page structure, how to display and input data, the foundational CSS concepts, and an understanding towards design and user experience (UX).

HTML Dog
http://www.htmldog.com/guides/html/beginner/
This is less interactive compared to the others, but offer a more comprehensive guide with different levels, range from beginner, intermediate, and advanced.

MarkSheet
http://marksheet.io
Marksheet divided tutorials of HTML and CSS into different subtopics in a short but informative post, by breaking it into pieces it offers a step by step learning process.

Massive Open Online Courses, also known as MOOCS, are a recent and popular mode of learning that was first introduced in 2006 and quickly adopted by many users/champions of distance education. Over 1,000 universities have created more than 8,000 of these MOOCs. This article, published on Quartz, is a compilation of several hundred free online courses. Check out the large variety of subjects, ranging from Computer Science, Programming, Business, Engingeering, Art & Design, and more!

200 universities just launched 600 free online courses. Here’s the full list. College isn't cheap. Luckily, you can get a comprehensive education without the price tag, from the comfort of your own home.

Good morning everyone,

Just a reminder that the Information Systems Club will be having our Annual Project Management Institute (PMI) today from 6 - 8 pm! Professor Sarkar and other professionals will be leading a networking dinner followed by a presentation. This is an amazing opportunity to network and learn more about how to exert your influence!

Registration for this event is free but required!
Link to register: http://www.pmi-binghamton.org/index.php/events/registration
(If you a student, please put down no employer reimbursement and that you are a full time student)

Location: ITC Chapter of Excellence, Symposium Hall
Directions: Take the ITC shuttle that leaves from Mohawk and get off at the first stop off campus (should take you to the back entrance of the building)
*see the attached maps

Please feel free to reach out with any questions and we look forward to seeing you tonight!

Meeting Registration

We hope you've been having a great Tuesday so far! Information Systems Club will be hosting an event this Thursday, November 2nd! Details are below:

Event: PMI Chapter Meeting: "​​Influencing Without Authority"
Date: Thursday, November 2nd, 2017
Time: 6 - 8 p.m. (6 to 6:45pm networking/dinner, 6:45 to 7:45pm presentation)
Location: Binghamton University, ITC Center of Excellence, Symposium Hall
REGISTER HERE: http://www.pmi-binghamton.org/index.php/events/registration (If you are a student, please put down "no employer reimbursement" and that you are a full time student. Dinner is free for any student attending)

*Pizza and drinks will be served!*

Meeting Registration PMI-Binghamton Chapter - Representing the Southern Tier of New York and the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania

Interesting read on how technology is increasingly influencing the stock market!

https://www.wsj.com/articles/traders-vs-bots-moves-to-the-corporate-bond-market-1508327100

Machines Took Over the Stock Market. Next Up, Bonds Banks including Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are unleashing new trading software systems in an attempt to pick up share in the $6 trillion market for investment-grade corporate debt.

Recently, Equifax, a consumer credit reporting agency had a security breach. This article is a great read in describing what happened, how Equifax responded, and how it can be prevented in the future.

http://www.businessinsider.com/equifax-hackers-may-have-accessed-personal-details-143-million-us-customers-2017-9

EQUIFAX: Hackers may have the personal details of 143 million US customers The breach happened between mid-May and July. Credit card numbers for about 209,000 people, and certain documents for another 182,000 were also accessed.

Hi Everyone,

We have our first event coming up today! Details are below ⬇️

EY Networking Event
Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm
Place: UU108
Partnered with Accounting Association, Association for Operations Management, BAP, and DSP

Please come check it out, it will be a great opportunity to learn more about EY and talk to professionals. See you there!

Hi Everyone,

We will be having another GIM tonight from 8pm-9pm in UU102!

We will also be tabling at SOM Spotlight today from 3:30pm-4:30pm, so come check us out!

Unsure of which major to pick up?
Check out the latest in high paying majors across Business and Humanities!

http://bit.ly/2oIVffh

New Reports Reveal the Class of 2016 Highest-Paying Majors in Business and Humanities | GoodCall News Two new NACE reports reveal surprising results on the highest-paying business majors and highest-paying humanities majors for the class of 2016.

Hello All!

SAP is a type of enterprise software that is used primarily to manage business operations and customer relations. Understanding how to use the software is extremely valuable to those of you who are about to enter the workforce

If you would like to learn a little more, come join ISC at our workshop event tomorrow (3/30/17) from 6 - 7 PM in AAG02!

Hope to see you there!