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The former mechanical engineer dropped out of college after completing his second year. He wanted to start his own startup, and knew the way to get the capital he needed for that was to get into the IT field. He learned the basics of cybersecurity, the fundamentals of full stack development, and a number of languages. He is now happily working with a startup and the salary is fine too—for real industry fresher. If you really know your stuff, and are passionate and geeky you will really get a job anywhere, anyhow.