From Novice to Genius
Definitions of commonly used terms.
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Novice - a person with basic knowledge of a subject, and who can work effectively in one or more of the basic areas of the subject. Usually requires guidance or supervision. |
| Techie - a person of moderate or better skill in one or more areas of a technical subject.
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Nerd - a person who is single minded or accomplished in technical pursuits but is considered to be socially inept; can be a Novice or a Techie.
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Specialist - a person highly skilled in and devoted to a particular occupation or subject, who has full command of the subject and is capable of clear and accurate verbal and written communication about it.
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Mentor - a specialist who passes his knowledge on to others who look to him as a counselor or teacher, usually as part of an on-the-job working relationship.
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Expert - a person who has mastered a subject and has the ability to effectively advise others as well.
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Guru - a knowledgeable and trusted adviser in a field or subject, who understands and can apply the philosophy and concepts of a subject to a wide range of existing or new circumstances. A guru not only advises others, but significantly enhances their understanding of the subject as well. Gurus write inspiring and clearly understandable material and often create breakthroughs and advances in their field.
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Genius - a person of extraordinary intellect and talent, usually applied to a particular field or subject in which the person is an expert. If he is eccentric he Is forgiven for it due to the high value of his original contributions to the field. A genius Is way beyond being an expert but may or may not have guru qualities. His technical writings and spoken words may be understood by only a few technically advanced persons in the subject.
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