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with all the varied experience that you have, why would you want to focus on a programming job. If you are good at sales, evangelizing tech, there are plenty of non programming opportunities where you can add significant value. Look at all the tech companies that want a community manager. There are lots of international tech companies that have good products that are dying to get a foothold in the US market. get in touch with them; tell them you help market, evangelize their product; you can help support their US customers. having a holistic business perspective is an extremely valuable skill.