Core Body of Knowledge - 2231-17

Author Profile

The author of this RPL has been successfully assessed under ASCO code 2231-17. The author has 7 years of experience in developing software solutions on Groupware platform for various clients in Asia, Europe and US. Along with graduation in Botany, the author completed certification in the field of Software development under various client/server technologies. From being a part of large teams to being a sole consultant, the author has gained experience is software development lifecycle under various working environments.

ASCO 2231-17 CBOK Example

Complete RPL application form including Project Reports

This includes all the CBOK sections detailed below and both Project Reports for this RPL.

1. Computer Organisation and Architecture

"Computer Organization and Architecture is the basis of every Computer Education and work. In the very first semester (Semester P) at Institute A, I learnt about Computers. What is a computer, what are its components, what is Software, Hardware, Accessories..."

2. Conceptual Modelling

"I have accumulated a sound knowledge and have a good practice in the area of Conceptual Modeling. This has come about with the help of the various courses taken during my studies at Institute A and also the practical application of the same in many of..."

3. Database Management

"I gained extensive knowledge about Databases as this is a field that interests me a lot. I learnt about Database Management in my studies at Institute A, especially in Semester S which had an extensive paper on Focus, RDBMS Concepts and Sybase. The basic..."

4. Data Communications and Networks

"I learnt the basics of Data Communications and Networks in the earlier semesters of Institute A followed by a specialized paper in Semester S on Telessential Fundamentals. Semester V followed with papers on Client Server Modeling and Project Performance and..."

5. Data Structures and Algorithms

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6. Discrete Mathematics

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7. Ethics / Social Implications / Professional Practice

"Ethical/Social Implications/Professional Practice was taught as part of the curriculum at Institute A in Semester V. They are very important in an industry like Information Technology as usually the clients of an IT company are spread on the whole globe and..."

8. Interpersonal Communications

"Having good interpersonal communication skills is essential to have successful work relationships. My job as a consultant at various clients for development and administration work requires that I be very good at interpersonal communications as at..."

9. Program Design and Implementation

"It is very important to do a thorough Program Design study and even have the implementation plan well documented before any development work starts. Because if the fundamentals of the program, which come in conceptualizing of the design are not..."

10. Project Management and Quality Assurance

"Although Project Management was part of the curriculum at Institute A, I did not get to do full Project Management till I became a Senior Systems Engineer at Company A. The MIS Project at Company A, was given out to an external consultant but managed in-house..."

11. Security

"In the ever expanding world of Information Technology, security is of paramount importance in every aspect of it. Be in application development, data access or transfer across the Internet..."

12. Software Engineering and Methodologies

"Software Engineering Methodologies was quite extensively covered in my course at Institute A. Having a set methodology to follow while developing software/applications, streamlines a lot of processes and makes the work of the developer more methodical..."

13. Systems Analysis and Design

"Information is nowadays an Organizational Resource and Information Systems the repository of that resource. The systems being designed today need to be the best possible solutions to the user/organization's needs and thus it is imperative that the..."

14. Systems Software

"During my course at Institute A, I learnt about the system software and how it is different from the application software. The first semester at Institute A, dealt with MS-DOS, the simplest and at that time the most prevalent system software. Microsoft Windows at that..."

Brief Summary of Conclusions

"The world outside is a place where I have been on my own as a consultant, and much of my success in the career is a direct consequences of the efforts I have made and the initiative I have shown..."