WHAT GETTING LAID OFF TAUGHT ME ABOUT IDENTITY

A few weeks ago, I got laid off. I was working as an Engineering Program Manager at CrowdStrike, a company I genuinely admired. It wasn’t just a job — it was a role that brought together my passion for technical problem-solving, cross-functional leadership, and building things that mattered. I worked with brilliant people. I led critical, high-impact programs that expanded our cloud infrastructure, streamlined operations, and integrated cutting-edge AI into our development pipelines.