Transitioning from BI to Software Engineering and AI – Is it a wise move?

I have 8 years in BI (Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, SQL, Python, ETL). With AI, GenAI & Agentic AI rising fast, I’m concerned about BI’s future. Thinking about quitting consulting and switching to Software Engineering (FAANG goal) and eventually AI. Is this a smart move given my background?

If not SWE, what other future-proof roles should I consider that would still leverage my BI expertise?

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Don’t.

1. You’re too late for the current hype cycle
2. You don’t have the professional and I’m assuming academic background for real AI development
3. SWE is already awash with no/low talent people who pivoted because they thought it would be a future proofed easy money job

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