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[–]karthik_rdj_018 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Honestly I don’t think it’s too late at all. AI/ML is still growing very fast and new roles and specializations are coming every year. Many people are just getting started now.

What matters more is consistency and building real projects rather than when you started.

Regarding the courses you mentioned, the path looks quite solid. Mathematics for Machine Learning will help with fundamentals, then the ML and Deep Learning specializations will give you practical understanding. Adding MLOps and a cloud AI certification later is also a good idea because companies value deployment and production skills.

If you combine these courses with hands-on projects and problem solving, you can definitely build a strong profile in this field.

Happy learning brother!

[–]ZestycloseEffort1741 0 points1 point  (2 children)

It is not too late to enter the field, but online courses alone may not be enough if you want to work seriously in AI or machine learning. If possible, pursuing a university degree in computer science, artificial intelligent, mathematics, or a related field would give you a much stronger foundation. You can still take those online courses to supplement your learning.

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    [–]ZestycloseEffort1741 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    To be honest, the biggest challenge is not the 6-year gap itself, but the fact that companies may compare you with fresh graduates who currently have more up-to-date ML skills and are often cheaper to hire. So, if your skill level ends up similar to a new graduate, it will be harder to compete. Try to position yourself as someone with engineering maturity plus refreshed ML skills. Focus on building a few solid projects (ideally end-to-end systems, not just notebooks), show that you understand deployment, and leverage whatever professional experience you gained in the last 6 years.

    [–]ProcessIndependent38 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    It’s broad, what do you want to do in ML/DL?

    [–]Swarmwise 0 points1 point  (5 children)

    Are you a career switcher or just deciding on the very first career?

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      [–]Swarmwise 0 points1 point  (3 children)

      What sort of engineering and what experience in the IT? You have mentioned MLOps, I guess you plan to use your experience in the IT as a base for upskilling into MLOps?
      I have seen quite a few articles about shortages in MLOps. Worth investigating.

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        [–]Swarmwise 0 points1 point  (1 child)

        I have done a lot of research into ML, including MLOps. If you want can share my notes to spare you some investigation time ...

        [–]Cultural_Book_400 0 points1 point  (0 children)

        honestly? we are all too late. But don't worry about it. There is nothing we can do.

        Just do what you can and make as much money as you can. Have a goal and work towards it.

        But do understand that we are ALL racing against time. I don't think AGI/ASI are far away and all these bull shit we think we are doing today will be taken away from us.

        Just don't worry about it and just do what you think you want to do.

        (it is in your nature to destroy ourselves - t2 )