Greetings,
My name is Orion (ODOT) and I am a full stack developer who found passion in the world of IOT. To be more specific, I found that passion of electronics and hardware design. While undergoing the studies of open source hardware and software, I think it's time to create some amazing electronics projects. One thing I've been doing prior was building in private instead of public. Not sure why I was doing so for it wasn't intentional, however building in public helps many to understand what I do. Before we go deeper into what I will provide in the blog let's first take a step back. Let's start with why I decided to focus on the field of open source software and hardware
I remember working as an electro-mechanical engineer. This was a great job because it gave me more knowledge on the electrical side of things. I was able to work with all types of cables, wires, io sensors and more. Also with the role I was able to apply mechanical skills using hand tools. This was a great place to work until I found that seeking progression can be frowned upon. At that time they had a PLC engineering role available with internal hiring. I wanted to do this so bad because I studied ladder logic and all within PLCs via Youtube. I even joined a udemy course to self study so I can be in the role. After several convos about the role, a engineer told me to my face I will never get that role. Due to not having a college degree, he advised me to go back to college and get an engineering degree. Once I get the degree, I will be able to apply for the role. Why in the hell would I go back to college when there are ones in the role who have no degree? This made me quite upset for I hate when people say that I cannot do something known to be achievable.
I eventually moved into the role of a field technician which I enjoyed alot. It wasn't the role I wanted, but many in the company stated that this would be the only route to become a PLC engineer. During this role I was able to work on the mechanical side while traveling the United States. While on the work site, PLC programmers would work next to us making sure all is automated correctly. While working near them, I was able to ask questions non stop and even met the supervisor of the team on the road. He informed me that they were hiring 8 new plc programmers due to expansion which made me excited. While working there near the programmers, I was told from my supervisor that I don't need to ask questions of PLC and if I do I would get fired. What?! You mean to tell me that I will have my job ended because I am asking questions of another role? This made me more upset because there is nothing wrong with being interested in someone job. After several months of working on the road we finally came back home to take a break. Didn't know that when I come back I would be fired from the gig with no explanation. This is what gave fuel to the passion behind the electronics more than ever before. It was also because of these horrible events I have been able to begin my startup and nonprofit.
More about that in the future posts, but until then...
Peace!
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