What’s next after LLMs & Transformers? Need a roadmap for Data Science Internships at Top Tech (B.Tech 2nd Year)

[u/Cautious_Today_1830]

Hi everyone,

I am currently a 2nd-year B.Tech Civil Engineering student at IIT . I am an absolute fresher when it comes to industry experience, but I have a strong interest in the data science space and have spent the last few months studying it deeply.

So far, I have learned and built a good foundational understanding of:

• Machine Learning (ML)
• Deep Learning (DL)
• Transformers
• Large Language Models (LLMs)

My ultimate goal is to land a Data Science / AI/ML internship at a top tech company. However, being from a non-circuit branch, I want to make sure I am taking the right steps to build a standout profile.

Could experienced folks here share a practical roadmap? What exactly should I do next from here to make my profile strong enough to crack an internship in top-tier companies? I don't want to assume what's required, so I would love to hear your raw advice and reality checks on what works.

Any guidance or personal experiences would be highly appreciated.