Stories from the Hackery

Travers Geoffray graduated with full time Software Engineering Cohort 1.

Classically trained pianist. NSS trained software engineer. Both skills highlight my affinity for learning, ability to analyze complexity, and capacity to work through challenges and ambiguity under pressure.

Leah Plummer graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 59.

I have always been a very knowledge hungry person and that has led me to software development for a professional career. I strive to be the best in everything I do. I have always loved technology, and after finishing college I knew I wanted to move in the direction of software development where I will never stop learning.

Renee Doll graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 59.

I first started coding in the olden days of MySpace, where profiles were customizable with HTML. I loved the feeling even then of putting code on a page and watching it come to life, debugging and all. After completing a Master's and Bachelor's, I still felt I wasn't finished with my education and enrolled in Nashville Software School's Web Developer Bootcamp, where I've learned to hone and focus my communication, problem-solving, and web development skills in order to make an effective Software Developer.

Maria Q. Manansala graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 59.

After years of working in military & government sectors, I decided to take on a new career. While active duty, my job required me to stay current with new technologies. In turn, that sparked my curiosity. Since then, my interest has grown & I took a coding course at Nashville Software School; starting my exciting journey into the tech industry.

Abigayle Jones graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 59.

First and foremost, I am a storyteller. Whether it is through film or a user's website experience, I want to effectively communicate and inspire those who come into contact with my work. Throughout my three years at Middle Tennessee State University, I gained valuable experience in filmmaking such as live production on a student news program and costume design for a professor's extracurricular film project. I have always been a problem-solver and creative thinker who loves to learn. Software development is ever-changing, which means we as developers must be ever learning. There’s no end to the possibilities of creativity.

Reginald L Williams Jr. graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 59.

I've always been interested in creating things with computers. I started with code in my teens editing HTML on my friends' Myspace accounts, building games in Flash Player. Fast forward to 2019, and I write my first line of code in September 2019 and actually really begin to like it. After doing some research, I taught myself some HTML/CSS & JavaScript basics using The Odin Project and FreeCodeCamp.Org. I felt I needed to work with people though, so I attended a 3 week Web Development Jump Start course at Nashville Software School. That clicked with me. The same excitement I had while making websites as a kid was reignited with building applications. With that in mind, I pursued it, & it's brought me here today. I hope to speak with you soon!

Daniel Ohrin graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 59.

I've always known I wanted to be a software developer. I started learning to design/develop websites on my own at the beginning of high school. In my senior year, I realized I wanted to pursue my passion of coding full time as a career. I applied to attend Nashville Software School and now I am one step closer to following my dream.

Jacob Thomas graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 59.

Before making the decision to pursue a career in software development, I spent my entire adult life just looking for a role that I could be passionate about. After a lot of experience in other fields, and after years of circling the idea of working as a software engineer, I finally found myself an opportune time to study and make the switch. I have never enjoyed learning so much in my life. When I'm coding, I feel like I am doing what I was meant to do: solving problems, thinking through logic and finding ways to make things more efficient. I finally found something I can be good at and enjoy. I am excited to see where this new career will take me.

Justin Sweeten graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 59.

I am an enthusiastic junior developer who recently transitioned from a career in live entertainment. I developed a passion for computers and at an early age, and I am looking forward to furthering my journey into the world of technology. I have always needed to understand how things work and computer programming allows me to pursue that desire. My technical skills gained through computer programming school, my degree earned at Rutgers University, and my real-world skills developed through my experience in the live entertainment industry make me a well-rounded candidate for a team-oriented work environment.

Ryan Allred graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 59.

After years of being a skilled laborer, I finally decided to embark on a new career path. I was led into software development by a great friend of mine who made a similar switch in careers. I soon discovered how exciting and rewarding the field of Software Development can be and decided it was the right path for me to pursue. In 2022 I applied and got accepted in to Nashville Software School and never looked back.