I'm a 4-year SWE and considering transitioning into ML/AI, either through a lateral move into a relevant team or pursuing further education like a specialized course or degree.<p>I'm curious about others who have successfully shifted their focus to ML/AI. I'm thinking broadly -- supporting SWE at ML-focused company, MLops, research -- I know that's broad but given I'm considering my future without a clear plan, a broad perspective is helpful to me.<p>- What sparked your interest?<p>- How did you get started?<p>- Did you make an internal transition within your company, or switch jobs?<p>- What's your educational background and were there any gaps you sought to close to facilitate this transition?<p>- What challenges did you face, and what worked well?