After eight years of co-founding and leading Buildkite, the author has announced their departure to spend time with family, support their partner's business, and explore new opportunities. They reflect on the journey from founding the company with Keith Pitt, who created the initial CI/CD product, to seeing Buildkite grow into a successful enterprise with world-class teams and million-dollar clients. The author expresses confidence in the company’s future under Keith's leadership as CEO and Ashley's role as VP of Marketing. During their farewell, the Buildkite team honored the author with personalized celebrations, including a themed all-hands meeting, songs, and artwork, highlighting the strong community and culture within the company.