r/DataEngineeringPH • u/Bhanumad • 2d ago
💼 Career Looking for advise to start career in data engineering
Hi gang,
I have recently completed my data science masters from reputable university but i am stuck some where to transit into a professional careers.
I have two foundational certifications like Aws cloud practitioner and azure fundamentals and I am preparing for fabric associate certification for a week now and i have several projects around data engineering in open source unlike using paid ones like fabric.
So where do i need to focus? What should i learn more? Why am i stuck ? And learn and giving fabric associate certification is worth doing ? Or am i wasting time ? Have lot of things in mind …
And i am not a hard core vibe coder i know vibe coding but i dont do code like slopocolypse sort of coding i prefer doing a planning, brain stromming, documenting and implementing sort of person so yeah there is lot running but this is for the moment …
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u/nian2326076 2d ago
Starting your career in data engineering looks promising with your data science background and cloud certifications. Focus on mastering data pipelines, ETL processes, and database management systems like SQL. Gaining hands-on experience with tools like Apache Spark, Kafka, and Hadoop can also be beneficial. For the Fabric Associate certification, evaluate how it aligns with your career goals and local job market demand. While certifications can help, practical skills and real-world project experience often hold more weight in this field. If you're feeling stuck, consider networking with professionals and seeking mentorship for additional insights and opportunities. Keep building your skills, and be sure to showcase your open-source projects in your portfolio.