With Big Data being one of the hottest tech trends now, it is a smart choice to upskill in Big Data and Big Data Analytics. While the demand for Big Data professionals is increasing as we speak, their supply is relatively low. According to Allied Market Research, the global Hadoop market is expected to reach $84.6 Billion by 2021. This means that while there will be a huge need for Big Data experts in the near future, there won’t be enough certified and skilled professionals to fill in for Big Data roles.

This will hold true for India as well, and Ahmedabad being one of the top industrial and commercial hubs of India, will be the perfect location for investment in Big Data. What makes Ahmedabad a prime location for Big Data is that the industries based here are ready to leverage the power of Big Data. Whether it is the tech industry or the e-commerce and startup scenario, or the academic sector, Ahmedabad has everything needed to make Big Data a mainstream technological tool.

Furthermore, Ahmedabad boasts of a fantastic connectivity and transportation system that makes the entire city well connected not only within but throughout Gujarat. Better connectivity allows aspirants to commute throughout the city as well as the state for the best education and employment opportunities. This is the reason why students and professionals come to Ahmedabad every year with hopes of better opportunities and good quality of life.

As an increasing number of companies and organizations in Ahmedabad continue to use Big Data, it will create a steep rise in the demand for Big Data experts in the city. Thus, Ahmedabad should definitely be top on your list when it comes to pursuing Big Data courses.

In Ahmedabad, Big Data professionals can get excellent opportunities to earn a decent paycheck. However, the salary depends on several factors such as a candidate’s skill set, educational qualifications, work experience, as well as the company size and job position. For instance, if you have Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Analytics, and programming skills (Python, R, SQL, etc.), you can earn higher than the market average. Also, big companies like IBM, Oracle, Infosys, Accenture, Deloitte, TCS, and HP, usually pay high-end salary packages both to freshers and experienced professionals.

Generally, the starting salary scale of Big Data professionals in Ahmedabad is around Rs. 2.8-3.5 LPA. As your experience increases, you will start earning more. Professionals having 6-8 years of work experience can get an average annual salary of Rs.4.5-9 LPA, and those who have more than ten years of experience make anywhere between Rs.10-15 LPA. Senior-level Big Data experts (particularly in Managerial roles), earn as high as Rs. 25-50 LPA or more.