It professionals strive to make info world more relevant & easy;
So,Yes IT workers are professionals, because they are the only person that has the knowledge to and ability to make life comfortable.
More of the it prof have the skills to destroy the technical world but you see know they are the person that makes our everyday living easy.
I am proud to say that i am one of the professional worker in the future.
So don't use your ability to do the great damage of the info world.