I have had bad experiences because of poor technology deployments. One time I had to call an airline company in order to make sure my ticket was confirmed after a itinerary modification. A digitally-recorded voice answered my call and after telling me a lengthy list of redirecting options that lasted over a minute, finally asked me to speak what I want. I told it as clearly as I could. But it did not understand and redirected me to the wrong extension, which also greeted me with a similar digitally-recorded message. I tried a few times after that, but it either sent me to the wrong place or demanded that I declare my choice again. Again and again. I finally found the agent I was looking for after half an hour. The experience reinforces my desire to become a software developer. I am determined to make software applications that help people, rather than creating troubles for the users.
Some people say technology disrupts productivity. But I disagree. Well-designed technologies boost productivity. For instance, one of my favorite software is Dropbox, which is an elegant file-sharing tool that allows people to share information across different computers in a very simple way. I love how it makes my life simpler by allowing me to work anywhere; as long as I have Internet access, I can continue my work. It is an example of technology simplifying our everyday life. Another good example is Google Docs, which is the perfect teamwork tool for writing group reports. These technologies are what aspire me to study computer technologies in college.
For a very long time, I thought about the impacts of these different types of technologies in my own life. I looked for the concise reason that makes me want to become a software developer. And I finally found it. I do what I do because I believe everyone deserves the best tool for their jobs. I believe it is an art to develop software that are easy to use and make people’s work easer. A 21st century brand of art.
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