By profession, I'm a system developer, a computer analyst/programmer. I even became an acting network/systems administrator by my years of experience working as an analyst/programmer. But this couple of years I even became an interior designer to setup a computer work area, including electrical issues. I even worked as project coordinator, temporary project/team leader, and internet marketing.
Why am I saying this?, as an independent IT Specialist/Consultant, I have concerns with some clients who in a way think of computer professionals as a rounded person in their field. The thing is, as a computer expert, like doctors and lawyers who specializes in their own fields will not give a professional advice outside their specialized expertise unless they explicitly offer the service. Same goes with my profession, but then again as an IT Specialist I am offering a wider service that covers web or internet work. Again, my services is also covered by limitations based on what I explicitly offer and not openly do other computer services that may hinder or create additional issues that may deteriorate my true and specified services. Even if I am forced to give advice outside my offered services to entice if not impress a client, it is irresponsible to do so.
In dealing with clients, I deal Direct and Indirect. Direct, I decide development relating to resources, design, analysis, coordinating, and other project issues with clients. As with Indirect, my work actions will rely on a middleman (3rd party) or partner who handles the project, so I am answerable not to the client but to the project handler. As opposed to Direct dealing wherein I am responsible to the project and directly answerable to the client.
Thank you.
J.Arzadon
