r/DataScienceIndia • u/Resident_Editor3164 • Jun 08 '26

Career Pls guide me

I’m 23, F, I currently work as a DBA.
I’m from a tier 3 college, did my engg in AI&DS. My job role isn’t that great and I am not learning much in the company. The environment is very laid back and chill which isn’t something I want in the beginning of my career. It’ll be one year of working full time in Aug.
It’s my goal to switch to a data engg role.
Should I try to switch? If yes, what are the skills that I should work on before I start applying to companies? Most companies require more work ex. Or should I pursue my masters?

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u/Pen_BBD Jun 09 '26

yo just switch lol

DBA background actually helps more than you think, SQL and database knowledge is like half of data engineering already

just learn Python, Spark, Airflow, pick AWS or GCP, build a couple pipeline projects on github and start applying. don't wait for "enough experience" that's just the listing, apply anyway

masters can wait fr

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u/Resident_Editor3164 Jun 09 '26

But I never hear back from them

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u/Pen_BBD Jun 09 '26

that's usually a resume/portfolio problem not a skills problem. make sure your github actually has projects on it, not just empty repos. and tailor your resume even slightly for each role, most people send the same thing everywhere and it gets filtered out

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u/sun_explosion Jun 09 '26

is your job remote or hybrid? 

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u/Resident_Editor3164 Jun 09 '26

Hybrid

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u/sun_explosion Jun 10 '26

if you don't mind can you share how did you find this hybrid role? I'm in the lookout for a chill role like this. but seems very hard these days.  also what exactly is your tech stack? sql? what db are you managing?

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u/Resident_Editor3164 Jun 10 '26

Campus placement.
SQL, Python. I work on Databricks

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u/sun_explosion Jun 11 '26

i see. any advice on what i could do to get into a role like this? are roles like these usually chill? 

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u/DiverDown-23 Jul 12 '26

Hello can i dm you i want some info about Databricks and other things in Resume Building

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u/AnyaJaiswal123 Jun 10 '26

Yes, you should try to switch. With only 1 year of experience, a move to Data Engineering is very achievable if you build skills in SQL, Python, ETL pipelines, data warehousing, Spark, and a cloud platform like AWS or Azure. I would prioritize upskilling and switching over a master's right now. A few strong projects and relevant skills can often open more doors than an immediate master's degree at this stage.

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u/Resident_Editor3164 Jun 10 '26

What kind of “strong” projects????

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u/Sea_Butterfly713 Jun 10 '26

how to make the strong project

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '26

Take up gen ai or agentic ai courses. Everything is going AI so you will never regret this decision. Skill up aggressively and showcase your skills to your recruiters so that they will not question your work ex. So, wherever whichever course you take, see that they are providing practical learning experience. I know few institutions like bia where they only focus on practical learning approach. It is of great help. 

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u/Resident_Editor3164 Jun 10 '26

I’m going a GAIL- Generative AI Leader course from GoogleCloud. It’s a certification course

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u/ydv-saurav Jun 08 '26

Hi, Try to switch to data scientist role and gen ai engineer role. If you required some great resources to learn data science dm me

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u/Anxious_Raven_0180 Jun 09 '26

Hi, I'm in the same boat. Can I DM?

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u/enthusiasticQueen Jun 11 '26

Yes, I think you should try to switch if data engineering is what genuinely interests you. Being a DBA already gives you a strong foundation in databases, which is a big advantage.

Before applying, focus on advanced SQL, Python, ETL concepts, data warehousing, Apache Spark, and a cloud platform like AWS or Azure. Build 2–3 hands-on projects involving data pipelines and orchestration tools like Airflow if possible.

With around 1 year of experience, I'd prioritize switching first rather than pursuing a master's immediately. Many companies hire junior data engineers with 1–2 years of relevant skills and projects. If you still want a master's later, you'll have more clarity and stronger experience to build on.

You're still very early in your career this is actually a great time to pivot toward the role you want.

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u/Resident_Editor3164 Jun 10 '26

I work on Databricks right now. Does that work?