Would you want to be part of an elite strike force inside your company? An IT team that can solve complex problems and save the day when there's a crisis? Or even a large challenge facing your department?
It sounds cool, and there's a neat description of an "A-Team for IT" in this article, talking about the types of people that are needed. Overall I think this is a more a list of the ideal types of people that are important for almost any project, especially one that might involve significant investment from a company.
This started me thinking about the type of person I have been in the technology world. I haven't provided air support, or been the Über hacker or Fearless Leader that does something amazing. For the most part, I think I've been the infrastructure sherpa. Quietly working along, providing support where it's needed, and just making sure things get done.
That's what I think most of us do on a daily basis. We grind away at work, building and fixing things that many people appreciate, but don't stand out. We don't get the spotlight, most people in the company aren't aware of what we do, and that's fine. Being part of a crisis or strike team sounds cool and exciting, but I think most of us would rather do a solid day's work for an honest days pay and then go home and get on with our lives.
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