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Hi, I am Gil Aguilar a full-stack software engineer. I'm also a software engineer who is formally diagnosed with level 1 autism, which has severe ADHD and dyslexia. My education consists of graduating from Boise State University in the Information Technology Department with an emphasis on Development.

I'm a veteran that served in the United States Marine Corps. I have worked at the Status of Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, Intuit, and other smaller-sized companies. I've spoken about the challenges involved for a professional in a corporate environment that is neurodivergent. I'll be creating a new blog, YouTube channel, and also platform that hopes to allow neurodivergent professionals the opportunity to succeed in the corporate world.

My story has been featured on our Intuit Developer blog where I discuss these challenges and how I have overcome them. The daily challenges vary from day to day what keeps me focused is my family as I have two boys who are also on the spectrum, and an amazing wife that keeps everything together for us. Feel free to take a look at the blog if you have some time. Intuit Developer Blog - Gil Aguilar

I am a firm believer that all information and technology should be accessible to everyone. Driven by the cognitive challenges that are encountered every day is what makes me wake up in the morning. Accessibility is the reason why I was able to see the similarities in other individuals that have cognitive challenges, invisible disabilities, and that were ultimately neurodivergent. My/Our goal is to ensure that information is in fact accessible in all forms across all roles within organizations and added to anything software that I develop.

I'm always willing to speak at conferences and company meetings when possible. The talks can be open conversations about how processes can allow everyone to feel included. Inclusion is a concept that when looked upon from its most fundamental level is where everyone feels they have a voice, processes in place to help overcome barriers, and education to aid those in understanding the challenges encountered by neurodivergent organizational team members.

Thanks for reaching out this is my first GitHub repository where I keep lots of stuff I practice on daily to help me strengthen my professional skillsets.