What were you doing 5 years ago?

I recently got a notification about my 5 years on dev.to. It hit me really hard, as I was not active here once I switched careers from scientist to software engineer.

Back then, dev.to was a startup, I was amidst going from being a Technology Wizard at a high tech perovskite solar cell technology company towards my own startup, which is kinda in zombie state now - we did invent smart functional materials that can be used for a Black Panther suit, amongst other things.

Some year later, I was freelancing and looking for a job. 3 and a half years ago, landed my current job. Now - I'm here.

Whats your story?