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# [From Microbes to Microchips: My Journey into Software Engineering](https://ctrlaltcrash.hashnode.dev/from-microbes-to-microchips-my-journey-into-software-engineering?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

When people hear that I have a Master’s degree in Microbiology but work as a software engineer building payment infrastructure and AI systems, the reaction is usually a brief pause followed by either “How did that happen?” or “That’s interesting, tel...

Dec 23, 2025 · 6 min read · ctrlaltcrash.hashnode.dev  
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[Sulayman Habibat Olasubomi](https://hashnode.com/@HabeebahOlasubomi)

[Dec 29, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/from-microbes-to-microchips-my-journey-into-software-engineering/6951f2330082165d373898b1/comment/6952dea7e57df650432a6fa8)

Wow, this is really inspiring… Allahuma baarik

[Roqeebat Olaniran](https://hashnode.com/@Roqee)

[Dec 29, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/from-microbes-to-microchips-my-journey-into-software-engineering/6951f2330082165d373898b1/comment/6952dd376afdb8cb959dae71)

Truly inspiring!proof that passion, consistency, and courage can rewrite any career path 👏

[Fatai Shuaib](https://hashnode.com/@Banditour)

[Dec 29, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/from-microbes-to-microchips-my-journey-into-software-engineering/6951f2330082165d373898b1/comment/6952da358d5d01fa107ede82)

Interesting and inspiring for me. Thank you