I am an long term tech guy. I first started working in technology at an early age when my only access to a computer was hanging out at a Radio Shack computer center and learning Basic on a Color Computer 80. Once I turned 16 and was able to work they hired me as a retail sales person and I been in technology every since.
Over the years, I've worked at many large companies including Tesla Motors, Samsung, IBM, Microsoft, etc. I have seen technologies come and go and have a very good idea of which ones work well and which don't.