The Information Technology group manages all of the technology behind The Harvard Crimson and its online counterpart, and is responsible for keeping The Crimson up to date and competitive on a professional level. Working with all other divisions of The Crimson, including content and business departments, compers will learn valuable technology and management skills as they apply to the new information age. Topics covered include web development and web design, server and network management, online security, software development and database design.

This is an excellent chance to apply previous computer experience to real-world problems in a fun, low-stress environment. Depending on interests, compers may specialize further in a particular field or area. All skill levels are welcome; technology novices will be able to learn basic skills at their own pace through training sessions and exercises, while those with significant technology experience can accelerate through the comp and quickly find themselves in project leadership roles.

After fulfilling our comp requirements, compers will not only be entrusted with the well being of thecrimson.com, but will also be worthy of the name "pure awesome".
We don't use that phrase lightly...

This time is particularly exciting for Crimson IT because we are in the process of building a completely new version of thecrimson.com, which means you will have a chance to greatly influence the direction and implementation of the site!

We hope you will comp and share in the fun that is Crimson IT. If you have any questions at all, please contact the comp directors Tomo Lazovich (lazovich@fas) or Jon Noronha (noronha@fas) or any of our other IT executives.