I would say with confidence that your knowledge in computers and solving problems contributed to your success.

Don’t worry about the algorithm questions… companies asking that are just google-wannabe companies that don’t deserve you. I have always told recruiters “if there’s a time-limited interview test, I’m out”, and I’m doing very well for myself now.

If you’re desperate, unfortunately, you have to pick up a book on algorithms… one of those 600 pages book, and start reading…

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