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[quote=Anonymous]I am 52 and have not worked the last 9 years. Prior to the break I worked for 17 years in IT primarily in Java progressing to a Technical Lead/Manager role. I have a masters in computer science and also completed all 3 levels of the CFA but not a charter holder. I have not kept up with the technology trends and want to get input on what technologies to learn and the types of job roles to target.

As a male how do I explain the 9 year gap? I focused on my 3 kids but are now old enough that I have time to take up a job. Wife is on a nice career track and it made more sense for her not to derail that.

I have worked through the whole software lifecycle interacting with business end users, developers, testers and navigating through the whole organizational software approval process. I am very organized, detail oriented with good follow up and keeping team on target. This kind of leads to project management role, I can imagine but not sure how important PMP and other certifications are now a days. Part of the time as a Tech lead it involved PM role as well and I did that for a quite a bit of time.

I have good knowledge of finance theory and definitely enjoy working in a role that would combine both finance and IT. I am not looking for any particular minimum salary right away. When I quit 9 years back I was making about $160K including bonus. I am sure that is nowhere close what I can expect now.
 
Please share your suggestions.[/quote]

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