[giantg2]

I've created scripts to automate some repetitive or complex tasks. I've done this for two teams. I think it was an improvement since it eliminated human errors and freed up developer time. Some of the other developers appreciated it, but most people didn't really care.

I also came up with an architectural improvement not used anywhere else in the company that allowed us to close a security vulnerability related to a file copy process. I think the tech lead and the manager who owned the vulnerability were happy. Nobody else cared.

I think these types of improvements are fairly common and add up to great things, especially when multiple people have this mindset. Unfortunately in my experience most people don't have that mindset because it's not part of the culture where I work. Don't hold your breath for recognition or appreciation. The only way to achieve that is by improving something for the 'business people'.