Clarity for the career

[MuzzamilNagda]

I am .net developer in specific for last 7 years mainly worked on ERP and medical products. While working on the medical product I got exposure of data engineering concepts and we as a team implemented small data engineering pipeline in ssis where we performed ETL from source server to destination for the power bi dashboarding which was done by some another team. Now my problem is that after that I have been digging into this field and I done microsoft learn courses as well. I want to have hands-on experience in the fabric data engineering as I already have worked on it so it is attracting me too much. But I am confused how it can be done.

[azobenio]

Hello Dear,

Thank you for sharing your background and interest in data engineering. Given your 7 years of .NET development experience and previous exposure to ETL processes with SSIS, you're well-positioned to transition into Microsoft Fabric data engineering.

Here's a structured approach to help you gain the hands-on experience you're seeking:

First Steps:

• Start with a Microsoft Fabric trial account to practice without cost
• Build a personal project that mirrors your previous SSIS experience, but using Fabric's modern tools
• Leverage your existing .NET and SSIS knowledge as a foundation
  Practical Development Path:
• Create small end-to-end projects using Fabric's Data Factory
• Practice with data pipelines, transformations, and Lakehouse architecture
• Continue Microsoft Learn courses, focusing on hands-on labs
• Consider pursuing DP-203 certification for formal recognition
  Key Focus Areas:
• Spark and Delta Lake fundamentals
• Advanced SQL and data modeling
• Python for data engineering
• Modern data warehouse concepts
• Data governance and security
  To gain real-world experience, I recommend starting with proof-of-concept projects in your current role or volunteering for data-related initiatives within your organization. Your background provides an excellent foundation for this transition.