.NET Career Guidance: Lead, Architect and AI with Gaurav Sharma

What this session is

A 1:1 career guidance call for .NET engineers who know their technology but are unsure about the next step. Should you aim for Tech Lead, Solution Architect, Engineering Manager, or go deeper as a specialist? What should you learn first among Azure, system design and Artificial Intelligence (AI), and what can wait? I answer these using your own experience, not generic advice.

Who this is for

• .NET developers with 3 to 15 years of experience who feel stuck or unsure what to do next
• Senior developers who want to move to Tech Lead or Architect roles
• Engineers who keep learning random things and want a clear priority order
• .NET engineers who keep hearing about AI and do not know how much of it they need, or where to start

What I will cover

• Where you are today: your experience, strengths and gaps
• Role options for you: Senior Developer, Tech Lead, Architect, Engineering Manager, and what each really expects
• What to focus on now, and what to ignore for the moment (Azure, system design, AI, communication, leadership)
• AI for .NET engineers: how much AI you need at your level, which skills matter for your target role, and the right order to learn them
• Your questions