Could I be useful to the resource?
Your work requires an understanding of electronics and, more importantly, requires you use logic/critical-thinking. I assume it's also diligent and very much evidence-based, with a concentration on providing a service that stays up and running even during the most difficult times.
So, you may make a good programmer, troubleshooter, tester, or support person. In time, you'll learn more about Linux and you'll eventually be able to share that with others. If you take up programming, it'll take a while before you're good at it - but working with a project where you might get a mentor will certainly have potential to make you a good programmer.
I'd say start understanding Linux while learning something like Python to get a start. Later, look at C and C++. Find a niche and get programming - or find something that is inefficient and fix it. Get your name out there with the projects that interest you and soak up as much information as you can from them.
If there's one thing I've learned from doing so, it's that you'll find someone willing to help you - so long as you're truly willing to learn and put your effort in. I used to know next to nothing about testing Linux and now I'm actually an official Lubuntu (and Ubuntu) member. I get to see my name stamped on the project and am recognized for my contributions.
I guess, at the end of the day, I'm trying to say that it's up to you and how much work you're willing to put into it. The sky's the limit.
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Should you use Linux? That is the question! In fact, it's an important question and one that I've wanted to try to answer for a while.
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