🤖 AI Engineer Roadmap
Your complete learning path to becoming an AI Engineer
1
Foundation & Prerequisites
2-3 months
Programming Fundamentals
Master Python programming, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming concepts.
Mathematics & Statistics
Learn linear algebra, calculus, probability, and statistics essential for understanding ML algorithms.
Development Tools
Get familiar with Jupyter Notebooks, Git, virtual environments, and package management.
2
Data Science & Analysis
3-4 months
Data Manipulation
Master pandas, NumPy for data cleaning, preprocessing, and exploratory data analysis.
Data Visualization
Learn to create meaningful visualizations using Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Plotly.
Database & SQL
Understand relational databases, SQL queries, and data storage for AI applications.
3
Machine Learning Fundamentals
4-5 months
ML Algorithms
Learn supervised, unsupervised learning algorithms and their practical applications.
Model Evaluation
Understand cross-validation, metrics, hyperparameter tuning, and model selection.
Feature Engineering
Master feature selection, extraction, and transformation techniques for better model performance.
4
Deep Learning & Neural Networks
4-6 months
Neural Networks
Understand neural network architectures, backpropagation, and deep learning fundamentals.
Computer Vision
Learn CNNs, image processing, object detection, and computer vision applications.
Natural Language Processing
Explore text processing, RNNs, transformers, and language model applications.
5
MLOps & Production
3-4 months
Model Deployment
Learn to deploy ML models using Docker, cloud platforms, and API frameworks.
ML Pipelines
Build automated ML pipelines, model versioning, and continuous integration workflows.
Monitoring & Maintenance
Implement model monitoring, performance tracking, and maintenance strategies.
6
Advanced AI & Specialization
Ongoing
Large Language Models
Work with GPT, fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and LLM applications.
Reinforcement Learning
Explore RL algorithms, agent-based systems, and game AI applications.
Research & Innovation
Stay updated with latest research, contribute to open source, and build innovative solutions.