Young experiences are how you learn, and make a lasting impression! In high school I tinkered with computers a lot. I setup SMB shares, ftp servers, created bas

Young experiences are how you learn, and make a lasting impression! In high school I tinkered with computers a lot. I setup SMB shares, ftp servers, created basic websites, some basic query work. I developed a pretty solid mental model of how "computer systems" work and talk together. Now that I'm in industry, I'm one of the people building these "shadow IT" solutions. I can clearly see how those late nights paid off. I also act as a liason between the business and IT at times, and can help bridge the communication gaps.