Building from Zero After Addiction, Prison, and a Felony

Gavin Ray, a software developer, recounts his journey from a maximum-security juvenile prison sentence at ages 14-16 for drug dealing, through years of addiction and homelessness, to eventually rebuilding his life through software development and open-source contributions. He shares his story to demonstrate that people with felony records and addiction histories can overcome their circumstances and achieve successful careers, hoping to encourage others in similar situations.