If only more people listened to the Tech Lead, but, they prefer learning to code instead! When people learn to code, they're not cool at parties anymore!
If you are looking to learn to code to automate trading, my advice - don't. It takes years to learn coding correctly, and it takes years learning to trade. Doing both at the same time will screw with your head.
That is true. Trying to focus on both at the same time will mean you need 40 hour days and not much sleep. I'm doing it anyway though.
I saw the link. If he's a legit tech lead at a Big Tech company(e.g. FANG) then he probably makes that much in a year! Total comp(base + cash bonus + stocks). FYI: No, I'm not at a Big Tech. LOL.
AI singularity is decades away, until then everyone should learn how to code. I don't code but would be glad to learn at least half way decent in languages of stock market and trading at least.