Looking Back to Go Forward: 20 years in Software

You know when someone casually mentions they’ve been working for 20 years, and you think, “Wow, that’s a long time” only to realize…wait, you’re that person? Yep, that’s me. This year marks 20 years in software, and it feels surreal.

In 2004, I started as a fresh graduate at McKinsey & Company. I was excited, nervous, clueless, and had no idea where this path would lead me. Two decades later, I’ve worked with some of the best teams at McKinsey, Microsoft, Target, and, yes, Microsoft again—because sometimes you come full circle.

So, here’s my look back at 20 years in software—20 moments, lessons, and memories that shaped this journey:

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