As a technologist, you’re typically a generalist – you’re not a guru in one particular area, but are rather have good competency in wide range of technology related skills. This flexibility and ability to recognize and operate with a variety of skills and disciplines related to technology is hugely valuable in the professional world. Even more valuable is adding a specialty to your skillset; when a technologist can speak the language and understand the complexities of a particular specialized field, they become a crucial member of the team.
I’ve done some research on a few specialties that a technologist may be interested in learning more about: