When today’s tech employees were growing up, the most advanced technology in their households might have been a graphing calculator or a basic computer. Today, millions of people walk around with far more advanced devices in their pockets. Dave Chen, a senior manager on one of Google Play’s engineering teams, has been there to see that rapid change, and to be a part of it. I spoke with Chen, who has worked in software engineering in Ohio, Maryland, and California, about how Silicon Valley differs from other tech hubs, the quickening pace of industry innovation, and his experience as an engineer. This interview has been lightly edited for context and clarity. Adrienne Green: What inspired you...
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