I had this at the top of my resume: “I solve problems.” Not as a contractor, but as a permanent employee.

The computer language, database, platform, and industry did not make any difference. I never had an app fail.

Worst mistake in my career? Changing jobs for much more money.

I disagree with Carlton Frisk.

• Nothing counts until it goes into production and works as intended. If there are unforeseen benefits, that’s even better.
• What defined my career was my impact on others as a developer and trainer.
• What I had to overcome was immaterial