In our firm and other reputable software companies, hiring or entrusting live projects to individuals without formal education and skills is unheard of. This is analogous to avoiding treatment from someone without a proper medical degree, preferring a doctor for the assurance of survival after treatment.
Azad Chaiwala’s Stance
On the other hand, supporters of Azad Chaiwala’s idea argue that being an engineer shouldn’t be determined by a piece of paper. They emphasize that degrees don’t always reflect proficiency, citing examples like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg, who left Harvard University without completing their degrees but are considered software engineering experts.