Computer applications instructor vs application support specialist

Differences between computer applications instructor and application support specialist duties and responsibilities

Computer applications instructor example responsibilities.

• Develop, manage, and implement Linux/Unix base network and end-user security methodologies and practices to protect systems from security threats.
• Work on both Macintosh and PC computers.
• Help desk support imaging, deploying, updating, patching and troubleshooting desktop computers.
• Produce creative and attention grabbing PowerPoint presentations and verbally present the material to the audience.
• Assist contractor with network infrastructure upgrade to avoid system down time, and access switches and routers.
• Guide students through the troubleshooting and break-fix of PC's, forming small networks, and configuring servers.
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Application support specialist example responsibilities.

• Help manage the design, development, and deployment of HL7 interfaces.
• Lead, and manage CRM (Peoplesoft and Siebel) implementation technical teams on multiple engagements.
• Assist users of varying PC and application skills levels and manage through a wide variety of customer scenarios.
• Develop and automate network and mainframe system diagnostics as necessary using a variety of 3rd party software tools and utilities.
• Develop and maintain existing Perl scripts to automate business process.
• Manage multiple imaging-relate projects across both radiology and cardiology service lines, both inpatient and outpatient, to completion.
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