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technical lead
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A Technical Lead takes charge of and directs a technical team. Their role is to ensure the smooth functioning of technical operations, monitor and evaluate staff progress, assist with training and recruitment, set goals, and ensure overall client satisfaction. Their responsibilities are determining project requirements and developing work schedules for the team, delegating tasks and achieving daily, weekly and monthly goals, liaising with team members, management and clients, identifying risks and forming contingency plans, keeping up-to-date with industry trends and developments, performing troubleshooting, writing progress reports, and delivering presentations to relevant stakeholders.

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4.1 years
$113K
The average years of experience in the workforce prior to having this role
3.04 years
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3
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  • Master Degree In Computer Science
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    Avg. Duration:16 monthsAvg. Fees:$25,770Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Degree In Computer Science
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,594Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master Of Science (m.sc.) In Computer Science
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    Avg. Duration:16 monthsAvg. Fees:$25,770Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Of Science (b.sc.) In Computer Science
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,594Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Degree In Computer Engineering
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    Avg. Duration:49 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,174Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Of Engineering (b.eng.) In Computer Engineering
    The number of occurrences matches with Technical Lead in our database.
    Avg. Duration:49 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,174Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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