By this time, he was hooked on coding and, with some tech-savvy school friends, had been given access to a local firm's one computer in return for reporting any problems. Obsessed with learning to program in those nascent days of the tech revolution, he would sneak out at night through his bedroom window without his parents knowing to get more computer time.

What a thrilling time to be exploring tech! Sneaking out for computer access shows real dedication and passion. The early days of coding had such a sense of adventure and discovery.