I'm about to get my masters degree in computer science. I've been interested in AI for a few years, studying mathematics and machine learning. I'm pretty sure that I would like to work as machine learning specialist. The question I have for you is: how do I do that?
I live in Szczecin, Poland. It's just 150km from Berlin and I am willing to move there if necessary. My current plan is:
- Work as Java programmer with a friend of mine.
- Keep on learning maths and machine learning.
- Learn German.
- Earn some money to move to Berlin.
- Move to Berlin
- Find machine-learning related job.
I'm still unsure if I should get phd. I don't know if machine learning jobs are common in private sector, but I think they will be in near future (am I wrong about this?). What do you think?
I know German good enough to communicate (I make a lot of mistakes though). It's not the main factor holding me from moving there right away. The reason I'm planning to work as Java programmer in Poland is to earn some money. I will need it to rent a living place and survive first months before i find a job.
On the bright side, you can start your search for a job in Berlin, from Poland; you don't need to wait until you've moved there. I'd recommend going ahead and making phone calls or sending e-mail to potential employers and recruiting agencies immediately, in parallel with your current plans.