Futurists at Social Technologies LLC see the following new jobs on the horizon for the year 2020:
- Realizer: Creates real versions of virtual objects for people, from grog tankards to sports cars.
- E-scrubber: Works to undo or minimize the indiscretions that people accumulate on the Web.
- Unrealtor: Creates virtual tourism, adventure and retail destinations.
- Nano-decontaminator: Cleans up nanomaterials now being spread through the environment.
- Deceptionist: Provides tech-enabled deception services for those wishing to disguise their activities.
- Genetic dietician: Creates diets tailored to people’s individual genetic makeup.
- Geoscaper: Makes corporate and private properties look attractive in Google Earth-style aerial views.
- Unplugger: Counselor (or mental health professional) who helps wean people from excessive technology use.
- Eye pilot: Operates small, remotely piloted, camera-equipped aerial vehicles over war zones, disasters and other locations of interest on behalf of news services, nongovernmental organizations and private companies.
But a colleague of mine noted that very few people will want to be known as a “deceptionist.” It’s a hard thing to want to put on your IRS tax return or tell your kids.
Blogger Vinnie Mirchandani is wondering what new IT job titles we’ll see in the next three years. He suggests the following:
Mashup Services Coordinator
Enterprise Virtualizer
iPhone Coordinator
Utility Computing/Shared Services Manager
Facebook Coordinator
Sensor Portfolio Director
Wiki Master
Workday Systems Liaison
Global Sourcing Coordinator
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http://dealarchitect.typepad.com/deal_architect/2007/08/it-job-titles-i.html
http://www.computerworld.com/blogs/node/6150