technologist
n.a person who uses or develops technology to solve problems. You use this word for someone who works with computers, machines, or scientific tools.
n.a person who applies scientific or industrial knowledge to practical tasks, particularly in the development or operation of technology. Often used to describe professionals in fields like information technology or engineering.
“The company hired a new technologist to manage their servers.”
“As a biomedical technologist, she spends her days testing samples and ensuring the lab equipment runs smoothly.”
“The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has created a high demand for data technologists who can bridge the gap between complex algorithms and real-world business applications.”
“A medical technologist working in critical care at a city hospital, she was used to emergencies.”
“These proportions were higher than for other professions including nuclear technologists, who are routinely exposed to radiation from non-cosmic sources yet placed 12th on the list, the authors said.”
From technolog(y) + -ist.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.