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Thanks! Last few years I’ve been a data science manager, and my education is in engineering physics, but I have a lot of experience with software (also as a con

Thanks! Last few years I’ve been a data science manager, and my education is in engineering physics, but I have a lot of experience with software (also as a consultant / running a small consulting company). Focusing on an industry domain (rather than toolset) seems smart. It’s difficult to be productive in new/unfamiliar knowledge domains and I’m sure buyers understand that.

ehnto 5y ago
Ah sorry, I just assumed you were a dev trying to get into contracting given the context. To answer your question a bit better, I don't see much career growth per se, there's certainly no ladder I am climbing, it just becomes easier and easier to find work over time thanks to prior experience compounding. You get to choose nicer contracts and work with people you like. There's a lot of potential for personal development though, and you can choose to spend more time on developing recurring revenue and "productifying" your expertise instead of just selling your time hourly.