BY CHOICE, not by chance
Did you know that a tiger—one of the most powerful predators on earth—only succeeds in about 10% of its hunts? That means for every ten times it tries to eat, it fails eight or nine times.
Now, look at wolves. Their hunting success rate is around 25%. But if you look at the African Wild Dog, their success rate skyrockets to an average of 80% (ranging from 60% to 90%).
Why is the difference so massive? It’s simple: The Pack.
I am writing this from thousands of feet above, on my way to Seattle for Confluent’s Global Kick Off 2026.
It’s been three months since I joined. Looking back, leaving my previous role wasn’t easy. I was comfortable. I knew Azure like the back of my hand. Moving here meant leaving that safety net for a completely new technology stack. I have always loved technology, and I learned everything put in front of me. But the biggest change isn’t just the tech—it’s how I explain my job.
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