Congratulations for going after your dream! Glad to hear you are happy in your current work environment. A career switch can be quite daunting. It takes guts, hard work and perseverance to take the necessary steps to make it happen. At times the dream might seem out of reach. At other times you might find yourself questioning your decision. But hearing stories like yours provides the much needed encouragement to keep going.
I wish you all the best in your tech journey!