Have anyone shifted their career to GenAI. I am .Net developer with 6 YOE. I heard term GenAi alot and I am curious also.
Can anyone tell if it's really helpful for .net developer to learn GenAI. Also tell me the path to learn

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Path to Learn GenAI for a .NET Developer (6 Years Experience)

1. AI & ML Fundamentals
- Understand machine learning basics: supervised vs. unsupervised learning, neural networks.
- Learn transformers & LLMs: how models like GPT work.
- Study embeddings, vector search, and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation).

2. Generative AI Concepts
- Prompt engineering: crafting effective prompts for LLMs.
- Responsible AI: bias, fairness, explainability.
- Fine-tuning vs. prompt-tuning: adapting models for specific domains.

3. .NET + AI Integration
- Use Azure OpenAI Service with C#/.NET.
- Explore ML.NET for custom ML workflows.
- Learn Semantic Kernel (Microsoft’s orchestration framework for AI in .NET).
- Practice building chatbots, copilots, and summarizers with .NET APIs.

4. Cloud & Tools
- Get comfortable with Azure AI Studio and Cognitive Services.
- Experiment with vector databases (Pinecone, Azure Cosmos DB with vector search).
- Learn deployment patterns: containerization, scaling AI workloads.

5. Hands-On Projects
- Build a knowledge assistant using RAG with enterprise data.
- Create a document summarizer for PDFs/Word files.
- Develop a code helper that integrates with Visual Studio.
- Experiment with speech-to-text + LLM for meeting notes.

6. Advanced Topics
- Agents & orchestration: multi-step reasoning, tool use.
- Multi-modal AI: combining text, vision, and speech.
- Enterprise integration: secure APIs, compliance, monitoring.

---

📚 Suggested Learning Resources
- Microsoft Learn: Generative AI for Developers (free modules).
- GitHub – Semantic Kernel samples: practical .NET integrations.
- Udemy/Coursera: Generative AI with Azure + .NET.
- Books: Generative Deep Learning (David Foster), Hands-On Machine Learning with .NET and ML.NET.

---

🛤 Suggested Roadmap (6 Months)
- Month 1–2: AI fundamentals + prompt engineering.
- Month 3–4: Azure OpenAI + .NET integration projects.
- Month 5: RAG + Semantic Kernel for enterprise scenarios.
- Month 6: Advanced orchestration, agents, and deployment.

---

This path is designed for a developer who already has solid software engineering experience and wants to pivot into applied GenAI with .NET.

I was able to generate the below using AI Copilot. You can refer to this and also customise as per your need.

Related Posts

I was offered this amount as my fixed compensation. Can anyone let me the know in hand monthly pay?

Post Photo
like

Is there another bowl for IB or do they just not get on here? Looking to lateral soon and hoping for some first hand experiences

Hi everyone, its my first time posting here but thought I'd ask for some advice on this.
am a beginner UXer with a design education background. I just got a job as UI Designer. I am super anxious. I am good at research to wireframing. But UI, never done it before... high fid, design systems etc are all so new to me. This is making me so insecure getting into the new job what if I make a fool of myself? What if I ruin projects and real client work? Should be excited but can't stop overthinking.

like

i'm looking into getting an american express credit card.. this will be my first credit card, i do a lot of driving and traveling what would be the best one to get?

like

Based on the Gross salary offered I have calculated the in hand salary per month would be around 152000 considering 150000 in 80C, 50000 in NPS and 200000 deductions due to home loan interest. Total tax liability is around 400000. Any other options do I have to save tax further (other than HRA, LTA)? Thanks in advance.

Post Photo
like

Hi fishes, Tata Consultancy Tech Mahindra IBM Can someone please help to understand how much should be in hand as per below CTC breakup? Without any tax declaration? Also, on my cctc I have declared 70000 pa as hra so if I continue with just this much declaration then what will be inhand?
CCTC 7.5
YOE 5.9 (TOTAL) RELEVANT (4.10)
TECH CYBERSECURITY (IAM)

Tata Consultancy Tech Mahindra IBM

Post Photo
like

now that it’s getting cold - who puts sweaters on their dogs to keep them warm ?

like

Rebel alert 🚨...breaking all the rules and asserting his dominance. Hello 14.5 months ...

Post Photo
likefunny

I just started a new job this past week and I’m realizing my boss is a huge asshole and doesn’t have a great reputation in the company.

It was hard to tell during the interview process but ultimately I don’t think I’m gonna enjoy working for them. I have two other job offers I declined the other week that I could potentially go back to and see if they’re still interested in me. Is that crazy? I just have this feeling with my current employer that it’s just not gonna work out.

like

Change Management Advisory salary for Managers?

like

Looking to do a fall shoot for a client before the leaves have changed and fallen. I need prop leaves. Anyone have any ideas about how where to contact for a massive amount of fake fall leaves?

Anyone have views on the sustainability team at KPMG? Been approached by a recruiter and from what I’ve seen KPMG don’t have a market presence. Happy to be proven wrong though

like

Hi All,

I received appraisal mail to fill the attached Excel sheet. But I am clues less to fill exactly what. Can I get any help ? Or shall I fill randomly

like

Can’t stop, won’t stop, GameStop, lift off

likeupliftingfunny

Berger Singerman? Culture, salary, bonus, work, hours, partnership prospects? Any insight appreciated. Thx!

like

Can anyone post today's mail about - No need to come office statement?

Post Photo
like
like

Apologizes if this is a dumb question: but do companies keep the same pay for every employee regardless of location?

For example: paying someone a base of 80k in Georgia vs paying someone 80k in California

or do they make exceptions when it comes to base salary on location?

likesmart

My company got bought out but kept most of the sales team on. Everything was pretty much the same for the first few months, but recently I've been seeing a shift in my responsibilities-doing customer service tasks and lots of little extras. How do I factor this in when asking for a raise in my review?

like

Additional Posts in Tech India

#LinkedInProfile

EY Tata Consultancy Infosys Deloitte Accenture

Post Photo
likefunny

Hello Sharks,

I had my first round of technical interview in
Barclays on 9th June. I have not yet heard from the HR and the status on the portal "Interview Process". How much time do they generally take to reply back? IBM Barclays Deloitte Tata Consultancy

like

Kindly recommend some self help books!

like

Hello fishes,

Urgent ask!
How is the "COGOPORT" company?
Work culture and Learning in general?

like

Apart from Wipro,TCS,CTS,IBM,MindTree what are the good options available for Java developers in Kolkata?

like

Hey, looking for a career switch to an analysis position. This is my third shift; my first job was an analysis role so im not entirely new to the field. Particularly interested in Business Analysis. I have done some short BA foundation courses from LinkedIn, have used SQL and advanced excel, conducted UATs, learned Tableau, although i do still have other skills to learn. total exp: 2 y 10 m
I had applied to several companies but havent heard from any. Can someone help me figure out a way ahead?

like
like

Any one knows which company ctc is this?

Post Photo
like

Is it necessary to learn UI automation as an SDET?
Currently I am working on API Testing Project using Pytest, Kafka, Postgres DB .

like

Hello People,

I about to move to BLR. My Office is in brookfield. Can someone please refer me some good PG/co living option with single sharing?

I am thinking to not go any further that 3-4KM from office radius.

Any kind of help/advice will be good! Thank you😊

like

Is Wipro completing bgv before releasing offer?

like

What is the maximum salary in Infosys for Technology Lead Role

Tech stack - Java, SpringBoot, Microservices, Angular

YOE - 7.4

like

FactSet is a big company but it is just providing 13 LPA. I have 3 years eperience in .Net.

I am holding an offer of 18 LPA. They are not even matching it.

like

Helmerich&Payne Anyone here from Helmerich&Payne India?
In Dev role?
How's the company in terms of WLB, Compensation, Tech Stack? Are there ample growth opportunities?

like

How is IG Group (IG Infotech) ?

https://www.linkedin.com/company/iggroup/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/IG_Group

Please help wrt the work, culture etc in IG Bangalore ?

@IGgroup
@IGinfotech
@IGindia

like

Which one is better and has a great career in future?

Data Scientist OR Salesforce Developer?

like

Can I switch a company within 6months.
Will it be a bad move?
(including the notice period if they ask)

like

Tata Consultancy What is the maximum salary i can ask in TCS ? I have my Hr round on 9th of August.
Im from mainframe background playing a project lead / Architect role with 12.5 yoe. My ccts is 23 lpa. Im also expecting promotion in another month or too .

Considering all this factor i am thinking to as minimum 34 LPA .

PLEASE pour your suggestions.

like

I am getting third party company mails ,like working for xx client should I apply them?

like

Hi everyone Today is my tcs doj and I got a mail from my onboarding manager that your doj is postponed please connect with your recruiter.
What might be the reasons.

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal