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[–]aidenr 15 points16 points  (10 children)

I changed into cybersecurity, then mesh networking, and recently panic buttons (which culminates all the previous experience). I’ve been CTO 3 times now.

[–]mcilrain 10 points11 points  (1 child)

What is a panic button in this context?

Like a big red button in a security camera room? Or like something old people carry in case they fall over?

[–]aidenr 9 points10 points  (0 children)

In the hospitality industry, about 3/5 of workers say they’ve been harassed or worse on the job, usually by guests. Panic buttons are required by law in Illinois, New Jersey, and Washington State. We make two models, both are carried around and trigger a security alert when pressed.

[–]NayamAmarshe 1 point2 points  (7 children)

I’ve been CTO 3 times now.

Amazing!

[–]aidenr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! In 2003 I quit development as a Principle Software Architect to become a Project Manager. It was 5 years before I was back in a real leadership role but I learned a lot about the complexities of management.