Title :
IBM field engineering experiences: a personal memoir
Author_Institution :
19246 Pine Bluff Ct., Port Charlotte, FL, USA
Abstract :
The article discusses the author´s experiences as an IBM field engineer, starting from 1956, when he was given the job of servicing IBM 704 computers. The historical developments at IBM, the training courses the author attended, his career progression and some personal experiences are outlined
Keywords :
DP industry; IBM computers; history; personnel; professional aspects; IBM 704 computers; IBM field engineer; IBM field engineering experiences; career progression; computer servicing; historical developments; personal experiences; personal memoir; training courses; Autobiographies; Biographies; Educational institutions; Eyes; FCC; History; Licenses; Marine vehicles; Radio broadcasting; Testing;
Journal_Title :
Annals of the History of Computing, IEEE
