Changing direction.

[russell]

I have primarily been a .NET C# developer over the years. My last current contract has focused on SQL, SSIS data warehousing etc, which I have found straighforward and had no problems with. I was at first annoyed with the lack of C# but I now want to focus on this area with the view to becoming a data architect. There seems to be better rates whereas C# market is becoming saturated with bobs.

I have ordered some books from Kimball series which is held in high regard AFAIK.

Obviously my CV will have this contract (over a year) with a data related skillset and then .NET C# for previous contracts will that be a problem for clients?

Regards

Russell

[rd409]

Well for a starter, there are clients who need person to work on their database, but also has a specialized knowledge of programming. This is the best way of transition from one field of specialization to another AFAIK.
You might have to take a hit on your rate though for the initial period before you can hit the top rate in the new field.
HTH.

[northernladuk]

Does your CV make you look like a specialist in the field you want to get in to? If not I would guess the answer is you are going to struggle. The clients will likely do the 'Google Triangle' on your CV starting at the last role and a bit of the second and their mind will be made. Do you look like a C# guy in that much CV space?

Also do some research for roles that include both specialisations? (jobserve) You might be surprised to find there are loads of these roles that want someone that is a specialist in every possible field they can think of. To people like the the more you have may work better than someone dedicated to one technology. It is a bit of a long shot but worth a look around to check.