[acheong08]

It took me 4 years from learning to code and getting my first check. My writing from 4 years ago (at 16 yrs old) is extremely cringe but here's a link: https://infosecwriteups.com/how-i-earned-47000-usd-as-a-high...

A lot of time has passed since then. There was a lot I didn't realize back then:

- With the money I earned + another bounty I got a year later, I was able to actually move to the UK for uni, something my parents never could've afforded

- Being known for reverse engineering was a huge factor in me getting 2 of my internships

- Having the background knowledge in cybersecurity has helped immensely for me as a software engineer for problem solving

- I am now building a startup in the cybersecurity space as a software engineer. No more relying on the good will of companies for bug bounties