Donna Lambert, a software engineer at Elastic, transitioned back into the tech industry after spending 25 years as a manufacturer's representative. Initially starting her career in IT, she found herself needing to refresh her skills due to the rapidly evolving tech landscape. To bridge her knowledge gap, Donna enrolled in a six-month intensive boot camp, which reignited her interest in backend engineering. Despite challenges such as shifting from frontend to backend roles and being older than her peers, Donna embraced these as growth opportunities. At Elastic, she works on the billing team, where she develops APIs, and emphasizes the importance of continual learning and asking questions. Her journey underscores that growth is not limited by age or previous experiences, and she encourages others to pursue new challenges without fear.