# How do i transition into AI development?

**URL:** <https://community.deeplearning.ai/t/how-do-i-transition-into-ai-development/895444>\
**Category:** AI Discussions\
**Tags:** feedback, careers, ai-discussions, introductions\
**Created:** [October 2, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.deeplearning.ai/t/how-do-i-transition-into-ai-development/895444 "2026-10-02T15:13:34Z")\
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**Author:** ![Max\_Perkins](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/dlai/user_avatar/community.deeplearning.ai/max_perkins/32/162516_2.png) [@Max\_Perkins](https://community.deeplearning.ai/u/Max_Perkins)\
**Post date:** [October 2, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.deeplearning.ai/t/how-do-i-transition-into-ai-development/895444/1 "2026-10-02T15:13:34Z")

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**Hello! I just joined deeplearningAI!**

I have no CS or STEM background. However, I have created a suite of internal tools for a small nonprofit I work for. They include a CRM, grant assistant, and social media manager. In addition to that I have also developed a music teacher and studio manager dashboard that is used by a teacher of 30 students. Lastly I have been experimenting with agentic architecture as I develop a personal music composition assistant (which I currently use at an MVP level with great success).

I have all of these demoed on a portfolio: [https://ai-portfolio-landing-page.vercel.app/](https://ai-portfolio-landing-page.vercel.app/)

With no actual software development experience I am curious if this is a portfolio that would actually standout to low-code type jobs. Are there any rookie mistakes that would immediately count me out? Or are the tools in-depth enough to prove my abilities?

All i know is I love creating these things and it’s honestly become my favorite hobby over the last year: solving problems with AI built and assisted tools. And I’d love to get paid to do it! Any feedback or advice would be great!

Thank you,

Max

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**Author:** ![balaji.ambresh](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/dlai/user_avatar/community.deeplearning.ai/balaji.ambresh/32/128697_2.png) [@balaji.ambresh](https://community.deeplearning.ai/u/balaji.ambresh)\
**Post date:** [October 3, 2026, 5:51am UTC](https://community.deeplearning.ai/t/how-do-i-transition-into-ai-development/895444/2 "2026-10-03T05:51:49Z")

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> [@DeepLearning.AI Course Roadmap Tool - Personalized Study Plans](https://community.deeplearning.ai/t/deeplearning-ai-course-roadmap-tool-personalized-study-plans/885591/1):
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> Built a tool to help navigate courses on the platform: [DeepLearning.AI Roadmap Generator](https://belumume.github.io/dlai-roadmap/) How it works: Answer 8 questions about your experience, goals, and interests → get a personalized pathway with timeline, milestones, and total hours. Features: Three paths: AI Product Engineer, Model Architect, Enterprise AI Leader Filters by math background and experience level Export to PDF or calendar (.ics) Shareable URLs This started in the Testers/Project RoadMap category. Thanks to @Community-Te…