Theres no way around it: work is changing.
Clearly, anything is possible.
The new platforms jobs of the future
1.
Edge Computing Manager
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10 years?Probably less.
Does aconnected T-shirtreally answer a specific needed?
Which data is interesting from a business standpoint?
What infrastructure will need to be adapted?
What long-term business impact is expected?
What UX for those connected objects?
What about legacy systems?
AnEdge Computing Managershould know how to answer these questions when the board of directors comes a-knocking.
Digital Store Guide
Imagine Amazon.com was a physical market.
How large would it be?
How lost would we get?
How many sales advisers would we need to satisfy everyone?
Augmented Reality Storyteller
Virtual Reality hasnt delivered all that was promised (yet).
Augmented Reality, however, is all the rage, and probably will continue to be.
This is where the storyteller comes in.
World Builder
Virtual Reality may have under-delivered, but its not dead yet.
Ad-blocker for your fridge… the headlines just write themselves.
The new legal framework jobs of the future
6.
Ethics Officer
Companies are increasinglytaking a stanceto counteract governments failures.
The New A.I Jobs of the future
9.
This becomes even more important as AI becomes embedded in everyday life, includingwithin the justice system.
Does being out of milk lead to a rise in crime?
Does an increase in drones mean a decrease in pigeon birth?
I dont know, but Id like (someone else) to find out.
The bridge-between-worlds jobs of the future
12.
But there are still so many questions to answer before fully handing the reins to robots and algorithms.
Who and what do we pair?
Who do we automate?
Do we enhance or replace?
As augmentation becomes ubiquitous, answering these questions will be key within most industries.
IT Facilitator
Weve all noticed it: IT and operations need to learn to better communicate.
This would be the role of the IT facilitator, which ought to put PMOs out of their misery.
Expect the chosen few to lead a highly rewarding financial life.
And depending on the industry, these workers may not be the most technologically savvy crowd.
Or the most understanding.
This is where the Workers Champion comes in.
For proof that this role is necessary, Amazonworker cages.
Yes, Im pretty much saying unions should make a comeback.
Its about damn time, too.
The new cities jobs of the future
15.
Smart City Analyst
City planners are becoming cool again!
Id wager mechanics go with the first wave.
Microgrid analyst
As renewable energy becomes more prominent, every house is likely to produce its own power.
Others will become increasingly important (healthcare and education).
My kids will be born in a complicated world.
A hostile world, at times.
A warming world, more worryingly.
This article was written byAdrien Book, a software engineer with a passion for the crypto space.
His interests include tech, entrepreneurship, marketing, and carefully crafted beers.
It was first published on.cult by Honeypot; find the original articlehere.
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