How do I transition from WHITCH to better companies in the US?

I’m looking for advice on how to level up my career.

Right now, most of my work is focused on internal tools and integrations:

• Working with APIs and JSON data
• Writing JavaScript/Python scripts for automation
• Some experience with Kafka-based projects
• Experimenting with Claude API / LLM-based internal tools

What is the best path to have a better job?

How should I reframe my current experience on my resume so it doesn’t look like just scripting work?

What is the best path to land a better job? How should I reframe my current experience on my resume so it doesn’t look like just scripting or automation work?

Do projects matter at this stage, and what kinds of projects would actually help me stand out to stronger companies?