I'm able to roll with business deadlines as needed. Programming can actually be a very quick, predictable endeavor once necessary infrastructure and management

I'm able to roll with business deadlines as needed. Programming can actually be a very quick, predictable endeavor once necessary infrastructure and management expectations are in place. As with all jobs, one needs to manage their manager (and management) to make sure expectations are in line with requirements and availability. Built-up influence, gained from prior successes, helps a lot. Also: be in an industry where you're the last man standing and barriers to entry are high. Really helps dealing with competition-influenced deadlines :)