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Stuart Stevenson
  1. Took the chance to do AI & CS degree instead of Philosophy. Had never coded before, graduated top of my class.

  2. Quit my cozy Civil Service Project Management Grad Scheme 18 months in to take a entry level support developer job in London. 6 years later I was a lead developer.

  3. Included the COO on an email to all the managers at my company. I was using data to show that broken builds were killing productivity. Helped me get a full time role working on Continuous Delivery.

  4. Changed jobs a week before our first child was born. Seeing the industry from outside one company showed me how many opportunities there are out there.

  5. Quit a job at a large tech company after 6 months to join a start up with friends. Working with people I already have a good trust relationship with from day 1 has been incredible.