Narrative (Interview Storytelling)
Back in 2017, I was asked to demonstrate creativity and technical expertise for an interview with a technology firm based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The assignment challenged me to blend business acumen with technical design to create a scalable, enterprise-level solution.
I developed a fictitious towing company that had just won statewide contracts with the State of Texas — and later, other states — to manage all municipal, county, and state-level towing, storage, and vehicle returns. The solution I proposed ran on a multicloud architecture, with centralized authentication and computing resources in the cloud, securely extended to 254 local offices across Texas.
It was a fully costed and monitored design, totaling just over $7 million for deployment, management, and support over five years. During my presentation, the Senior Sales Director joked that my work looked like I was launching my own business. After clarifying it was purely for the interview, he praised the depth of the design — and nearly offered me the job on the spot.
I initially finished second, but when the first candidate withdrew, I was called back, aced the follow-up rounds, and ultimately received and accepted the offer. On day one in Florida, I knew I hadn’t just earned a role — I’d proven that preparation, creativity, and perseverance can open any door.