This may sound naive, but the lack of viable career paths/jobs that aren't lateral or backwards moves in electrical engineering/product after 12 years of work experience seem to be non existent in the present market, so I am reaching for other ideas.<p>I realize AI is the hot thing right now, however it also appears to have the importance and utility to create a phase shift (a lot like the internet) in how we work and interact in daily life.<p>Without any prior knowledge (outside of news and some dabbling with ChatGPT), is a mid career pivot to move into AI possible from technical but non-software roles? Would the VC backed firms even consider a resume that doesn't include extensive AI research from a 4 year school? What syllabus or resources would help move a career in that direction?<p>Thanks in advance.
I wouldn't sweat no 4-year AI degree. If a person wanted to advance the theory and innovation within AI, they'd prob want a PhD.<p>But sounds like you're talking about becoming a practitioner who leverages AI.<p>The great part about new technology developments like what's happened with AI the past few years is that there is a small pool of people who have experience in the tech.<p>So if you invested the time to learn and build prototypes on your own, you'd be very attractive to any employer seeking to add the skillsets you practiced.