Boomer. Started programming in 1971 at the age of 16.
First language, Fortran IV on an IBM 1130. You know, you can write Fortran in any language.

Full time developer/small business owner since 1983. Before that I taught high school physics.

Lately I’m also part of the team writing the somewhat successful “1632” SF/Alternate history series, particularly the adventures of Philip Theophrastus Gribblefrotz, the world’s greatest alchemist.

(Note, writing SF is not a way to make a living.)