Upskilling for Data Engineering, DBA, or Backend Development Roles

A self-taught data analyst with 1.5 years of experience, transitioning to an SQL developer, is looking for strategic learning paths to advance their career. The focus areas include Data Engineering, Database Administration, or Backend Development. Learning cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), big data technologies (Spark, Kafka), orchestration tools (Airflow), advanced SQL tuning, and potentially backend languages/frameworks (Java, Spring Boot) are key for higher-paying, more complex roles. This is a clear opportunity to acquire sought-after skills for significant career progression.