Yes, I know a person who is an adept computer scientist and well regarded author, yet they are quite frustrated that they have such a hard time remembering people by their voice and face that only people they are constantly close with are familiar.
I also find that remembering peoples names take some time and effort.
On the other hand i am quite good at relating bits of information, which is useful for problem solving, e.g. where was something similar seen before.
This relation ability also works for words, such as your use of "adept". That relates to Battle Chess and then another old game called "Archon II: Adept", which is a bit like chess.
Granted, it's not always useful things that come up this way.
I can remember technical details from decades ago but often forget that I've met people socially just a couple of years ago.
Me and my partner just had a discussion this morning where she claimed I had met one of her friends, and her friends long term partner, in a bar. We apparently spent he whole evening together chatting. I remember nothing of this evening (and I wasn't drinking).
