1. Career Field Description
Jessika O’Toole
POE Engineering

2. Mobile Application Developer
Design and build apps, that can help smartphone and/or tablet users use there device more efficiently
Background- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. Good with computer code, software and operating systems
Responsible for designing prototypes for applications and organize applications with a development team and client

3. Typical work activities
Working with a team on an application design
Updating or repairing applications
Testing sample applications
Breaking down an app into programming language
Writing a specific area of the program

4. Work Environment
In the US mostly found in California, Texas, and Florida
Jobs around the world like India and China
Flexible work hours, can work from home if allowed
Creative working environment
This job is general but it can be specialized because you can focus on a certain companies app instead of multiples applications.

5. Resources
AGCAS Editors, August Application Developer. Retrieved from Education Portal, Application Developer: Job Description, Duties and Requirements. Retrieved from Career Builder, Mobile Application Developer Jobs. Retrieved from

6. Professional Interview

7. Professional Background
Name: Jorge A. Barragan
Specify Degree: BS Civil Engineering
Place of Employment: Ganem & Kelly Surveying, Inca
Interviewee’s address:

8. Professional Interview
Civil Engineer
Job and Duties: I prepare construction plans for oil pipelines and residential subdivisions. I design detention ponds, perform hydraulic calculations and drainage reports. I review soil reports and perform dirt work analyses and computations. I prepare site evaluation and storm water pollution control reports. I perform takeoffs and estimates for public works improvements and various private projects.
Regular work schedule is Monday – Friday sometimes Saturday or Sunday. Hours per week varies between 45 up to 60 hours.
My high school education did not include any upper level math or science courses. As a matter of fact I only got up to intro-physical science and pre-algebra. In college I took the basic language arts courses with primary emphasis on math and science. My basic math and science course included Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus I, II & III, Physics and Chemistry. Then my beginning engineering courses included Statics and Dynamics, Electrical Engineering and Engineering Economy. After I passed these courses my focus was on civil engineering. The typical courses included Surveying, Structural Analysis, Traffic and Transportation, and other special electives.
Would you do anything differently? Yes, I would focus more on my studies and have more discipline.
Advice: First, think about what you like to do if you had no worries about work or money. Or in other words, what you like doing as a hobby. Then pursue a career that highlights those things. Never go into a career that someone has painted for you, thinking that you will make lots of money. If you do choose an engineering career, do your research well regarding what all is required to become successful in that field. Engineering is not for everyone. Engineering can be a rewarding career only if you are really doing what you like.

9. Personal Reflection
I found it surprising that he only got into pre-algebra and intro- physics in high school.
The most important piece to me would be his advice saying “never go into a career that someone has painted for you.”
Its influenced me by realizing that I should try even harder to reach for my goals and do what I would love in a career.