Wow that was a pretty incredible story Gabor Pfalzer I read the whole article from start to finish! Probably one of the best articles I have read in 2021.
This is proof that anybody can transition into tech you just need a plan and lots of free time and determination to reach you goals. Going hard is the best way to cover all of your bases and get you re-skilled and fast!
I did something similar too when I was between jobs and struggling to get back into a tech role. I was relentless with my learning and blocked out the toxic negative people who believed that I was not good enough. Proved them all wrong and here I stand now completely changed and on a good path.