u/Diligent_Dream2321

Career Transition to AI/LLM Architect at 35 – Need Guidance

Hi everyone, I’m a 35-year-old mechanical engineer with 10 years of experience in the oil & gas industry, and I’m trying to transition into the AI field, especially toward LLM/Generative AI architect roles.
I already completed a Data Science bootcamp and recently joined the BITS Pilani WILP AIML program to build stronger fundamentals.
Some interviewers told me not to switch careers at this stage, but I genuinely want to pursue AI seriously and am consistently practicing and learning.
Tried coursera seems boaring. Not Foud any best resources for End to End projects.
I would really appreciate guidance on the best roadmap, skills, projects, and strategy I should follow to make this transition successfully.

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u/Diligent_Dream2321 — 14 days ago