A typical career path for a Data Engineer aspiring to become a Cloud Expert involves starting as a Data Engineer, gaining experience in data architecture and engineering, then specializing in cloud technologies. This path may include obtaining relevant cloud certifications, gaining expertise in cloud services, and eventually transitioning to roles like Cloud Engineer, Cloud Architect, or Cloud Expert, where they lead cloud-based projects and provide strategic guidance on cloud adoption and optimization for organizations.
If you are interested in getting into this field, then check out this video about Priya and how she got an internal transition from a Data Engineer to a Cloud Expert with a good salary hike just after completing Intellipaat's Advanced Certification in Cloud Computing and DevOps.