Every new technology and every new invention affects the way work is done. In fact, this is the purpose of technology, to improve and facilitate everyday life, and it certainly includes work duties. Artificial intelligence is one of the latest innovations and the most widely applicable, both in everyday life and in work. What's more, it opens up a number of job opportunities in the IT world that are well paid. If you are interested in directing your career towards artificial intelligence, you can choose your future profession from the following:
- AI Cloud Architect
- AI Data Engineer/ Data Scientist
- AI Model Curator
- Business Development Manager/ AI Business Strategist
- Database Manager
- AI Ethicist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Computer Vision Engineer
- AI Product Manager
- Big Data Architect/ Engineer
- Information Systems Security Specialist/Engineer/Manager
This profession is likely to be one of the most sought-after and well-paid because the demand for cloud architects is still unsatisfied and specialization in artificial intelligence is still in demand. Professionals in this field are primarily cloud architects who understand how artificial intelligence systems work, and can make a fusion of the two fields by supplementing existing cloud systems with AI techniques.
Data scientists, engineers and analysts deal with data processing from which they draw conclusions about the past and make calculations for the future. Today there are a large number of programs and tools that can be used in this profession, and all you need is to learn how the processing works, how the algorithms that perform it are modified and to have a statistical understanding. The demand for data scientists is growing 29% annually, and since 2013 it has increased by 344%!
If you work in an operational team, your focus is on optimizing business activities or you are a manager, then you can upgrade your professional knowledge and become an AI model curator. AI model curators are people who determine the right AI models for a firm's specific requirements. This means they have a deep understanding of AI and its uses, and are always up to date with news and tools that can be applied by other teams they work with.
One level above the AI model curator is the business strategist. What the AI model curator does, the strategist does at the level of the entire firm and while the model curator works on optimizing the processes in the firm, the strategist works on expanding the firm and increasing the portfolio. To start a career in this profession, you need to be adept at running a business, have a thorough knowledge of AI applications and find creative ways to improve your company. The salary for this profession can reach up to $250,000 per year!
A database manager is the person who takes care of creating and maintaining the systems in the organization that are used to store all the data. These databases are adapted to the needs of the business and depending on that they can store different data. What the database manager actually does is the organization of the data, the updating of the channels from which it comes, and the evaluation of the capacities for its storage and transmission.
If you want to work with artificial intelligence, but your previous interests and occupation are not in IT, there are opportunities for you too! An AI Ethicist is a role that tests and updates an AI model against ethical and moral standards. The task is to detect various discriminating errors and unfair, stereotypical, biased behavior of AI software as well as their modification. This position also involves evaluating the potential impact that AI software can have and taking care of user security and privacy.
A machine learning engineer is experienced in creating machine learning algorithms that can analyze large databases to make predictions about the future. This profession involves designing, creating, developing and implementing sophisticated algorithms based on mathematical calculations. Starting this career requires a good knowledge of programming languages. Machine learning engineers collaborate with software engineers and data scientists.
For computers to understand and interpret visual data, computer vision engineers implement special techniques in artificial intelligence software. It implies different tactics for recognition and categorization of photos, films and close cooperation with other engineers. Just like a machine learning engineer, this is a very advanced profession and therefore one of the highest paid.
Leadership position in a team that creates AI software for other companies. People who are in this position need to have a broad knowledge of artificial intelligence in order to be able to find an AI solution for every business problem of the clients. They are the leading thinkers in the process of determining the right solution for each occasion and then they are the organizers of the rest of the team. Apart from that, they should also keep up with the news in the AI world so that they can improve the previous solutions.
2.5 million cubic bits of data are created every day in the world, that's a 19-digit number! Over 90% of businesses are directly or indirectly investing in Big Data and AI to draw meaningful conclusions from so much data. Every marketing team, sales team, customer satisfaction survey, etc. relies on this software to determine the relevant data from the mountain of information. Big Data architects and engineers focus on processes to simplify vast amounts of information.
Last but one of the most important on the list is the role of IT security specialists, engineers and managers. Security is paramount in any system where real data of individuals and companies is processed to protect all parties involved. Education for this profession is comprehensive and never ends, but because the business "rescues" from a huge number of problems, IT security specialists and engineers are some of the highest paid IT professions on the market. Quality staff to maintain security systems will always be in demand as AI solutions open delicate issues of data access.
