Tech

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When I first stepped into the tech industry, I didn’t follow the traditional path. Like many, my journey was unconventional—full of twists, detours, and lessons that shaped my understanding of what tech truly means. I didn’t attend school to pursue a degree in computer science, and for that matter, I didn’t even graduate from college. I’ve never held an IT role for a Fortune 500 tech company. While many see me as a tech guru, I’ve always considered myself more ‘tech adjacent’