ABOUT THE AUTHOR
The Journey
Behind the Memoir
Anthony Soman has spent more than two decades working in software engineering, building systems, solving complex problems, and witnessing the realities that exist behind the corporate technology world.
His memoir isn’t simply about software, it is about perseverance, loss, hope, and the search for purpose in a world that often forgets the people behind the code.
MY STORY
A Life of Code, Challenges, and Hope
1980s – 2000s
Early Years in NYC
Born and raised in South Ozone Park, Queens, New York, Anthony grew up in a family whose parents immigrated to America during the early 1980s. His childhood was shaped by curiosity, determination, and a fascination with how things worked. Unfortunately, his childhood was riddled with traumatic moments from constantly bullying in school and abusive family members. He found an escape in video games, fantasy and science fiction.
2002 – 2006
Life in Central FL
His family relocated to FL for a different life and a change of weather. Being from the tropical climate of Guyana, his parents longed for a similar environment of their childhood. Anthony pursued more knowledge in technology and finished high school. He then attend Full Sail University in Winter Park, FL to learn how to develop video games. He graduated from Full Sail University in 2006 with a BS in Game Development and Design.
2006 – Present
Two Decades in Software
For over twenty years in the software industry, first wanting to make games and tell stories. Later on there was the hope to build meaningful technology that could improve lives and contribute positively to humanity and the environment. This was constantly blocked by lay offs, corporate politics, and his struggle to heal from serious pain from childhood.
2026 – The Final Problem
Two Decades in Technology
After losing yet another job in March 2026, Anthony reflected with a few of his peers about what they all had accomplished, cured, innovated and / or created. He announced the end of his career on LinkedIN and that he is looking for his last employer. He said the next company to hire him will receive all the designs. He then began writing Developer Confidential on substack to reveal dark truths, preserve valuable lessons, and continues to help others avoid the same struggles. He also created a go fund me called The Final Problem to put out a call to those who want to truly help humanity and save the planet.
MY STORY
A Life of Code, Challenges, and Hope
Humanity First
Behind every title, every promotion, and every line of code is a human being with dreams, fears, and responsibilities. Technology should never come at the expense of humanity.
Keep Building
Progress is rarely perfect. Growth comes from continuing to move forward despite setbacks, failures, and uncertainty.
Leave it Better
Anthony believes every person has an opportunity to leave behind something meaningful. If his story encourages even one reader to keep going, then sharing it will have been worthwhile.
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I truly don’t think I will succeed, but I will keep going until I draw my last breath. Love has been the driving force behind so many accomplishments in my life. I hope love will fix everything.
– Anthony Sorman
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Before taking anyone’s advice about life, ask yourself – Do I want this person’s life?
– Anthony Sorman
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