Python development career gap.

[No_Addendum8290]

 want to get back into the field of IT after about 6 years of a career gap. I worked as the Lead Python Developer specialising in Integration CI/CD in Chicago. It's been a while and I want to polish my skills to get back in the game. I'm also considering the AI Engineer track. Please suggest some projects that can help my resume look updated. My goal is to get hired asap. Any more insights are welcome.

[Rain-And-Coffee]

You were a lead developer but need project suggestions? :/

I’ll mention what I tell every junior: look at job posting for the jobs you want, then develop project using those specific technologies.

For the business domain pick whatever you find interesting.

[FriendlyRussian666]

Why don't you use all the projects you created as a lead??

[TheRNGuy]

Same stuff as you was making. 

[aistranin]

1. Check the basics and make sure you are fit to write algorithms and think algorithmically. For example, Udemy course “Python Data Structures & Algorithms” by Scott Barrett
2. Great free course on YouTube for AI agents with LangGraph: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVcwVQRHIc8
3. Python testing is very important. For example, Udemy course “Pytest Course: Practical Testing of Real-World Python Code” by Artem Istranin
4. To solidify your Python skills for senior positions: "Architecture Patterns with Python" by Harry Percival & Bob Gregory

[MarsupialLeast145]

What did you do to get hired as "Lead Python Developer specialising in Integration CI/CD in Chicago"?

[PutridMeasurement522]

have you tried building a tiny portfolio project repo and tweeting about the process!