So to give some background, I’m mech eng student who want’s to pivot to the software industry. I’ve been self teaching myself computer sci concepts for last year and a half.
I’ve made some games such as ping pong and pac man. I’m currently working on making a social network website using Django, and after was planning to do some machine learning project mixed with some games. I also have some basic embedded systems experience thanks to my mech classes.
I was wondering If my projects are too scattered and instead should only be directed to 1 stream. My main interest and ideal industry is either machine learning or game development.
Have you done any research into your ideal industries?
You can combine both for certain aspects of game development.
At the start of your learning journey having a broad range of projects sounds like a good idea. You’re not painting yourself into a corner, and are making yourself adaptable and agile in the process.
To make a meaningful decision you will need to spend a considerable amount of time figuring out where your passions lie.
If you’re a “Mechanical Branch Student” why do you wish to join IT industry ?
There are plenty of jobs in EV, Robotics, Space industries in current and coming decades as well; I can see golden days ahead for Mech engineering stream compared to IT industry.
Ok, then I would suggest to checkout YT videos about various career paths available in programming field and choose one which interests you.
Also checkout & subscribe to new US administrator’s AI advisor ( Sriram ) YT channel @AarthiAndSriram, you will get to know about new trends in tech where VC money is getting invested etc
You need to plan your career properly so that you’re employable till the age of 50 atleast.