Stories from the Hackery

Ken Boyd graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 36.

After graduating MTSU with a degree in Computer Science, I joined Asurion as a Software Tester. It was a great experience that helped me build a critical eye for finding bugs and figuring out how software may fail down the line. Through fellow coworkers, I found out about Nashville Software School which allowed me to utilize the remainder of my GI Bill benefits to build out desirable front/back end development skills.

Ken Boyd graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 36.

After graduating MTSU with a degree in Computer Science, I joined Asurion as a Software Tester. It was a great experience that helped me build a critical eye for finding bugs and figuring out how software may fail down the line. Through fellow coworkers, I found out about Nashville Software School which allowed me to utilize the remainder of my GI Bill benefits to build out desirable front/back end development skills.

Cassandra Boyd graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 36.

I first got interested in coding when I built a website in high school. It was mostly HTML with some inline CSS and I'm sure it was horrendous from a coder's perspective but I thought it was the coolest thing I'd ever done. It was something I enjoyed doing in my free time but I never really gave it much thought as a career until later in life when I'd learned more about myself. I now know that I enjoy problem solving and building things so software development seemed like a natural fit.

Cassandra Boyd graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 36.

I first got interested in coding when I built a website in high school. It was mostly HTML with some inline CSS and I'm sure it was horrendous from a coder's perspective but I thought it was the coolest thing I'd ever done. It was something I enjoyed doing in my free time but I never really gave it much thought as a career until later in life when I'd learned more about myself. I now know that I enjoy problem solving and building things so software development seemed like a natural fit.

John Long graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 36.

I came to NSS and experienced a front end capstone demo and was hooked. By the second presentation, I had decided: I don't know how they do it, but I want to find out. 11 days later, I attended a 3 week jump start, and began a full stack bootcamp on Sept. 30th. After 18 years with one company, the experience of having my entire life path change has been both exhilarating and terrifying, but this journey is the best thing I've ever done. I have always loved solving problems and learning new things. Web development has opened pathways for this that I could never have imagined.

John Long graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 36.

I came to NSS and experienced a front end capstone demo and was hooked. By the second presentation, I had decided: I don't know how they do it, but I want to find out. 11 days later, I attended a 3 week jump start, and began a full stack bootcamp on Sept. 30th. After 18 years with one company, the experience of having my entire life path change has been both exhilarating and terrifying, but this journey is the best thing I've ever done. I have always loved solving problems and learning new things. Web development has opened pathways for this that I could never have imagined.

Corri Golden graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 36.

Throughout my work career, my creative or analytical side had to take a back seat. Software Development has been the only career that has utilized both. When introduced to coding two years, I spent a lot of time learning with online resources. Upon hearing about Nashville Software School, I was convinced it was time to dive head first into a career that fully utilizes my strengths.

Corri Golden graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 36.

Throughout my work career, my creative or analytical side had to take a back seat. Software Development has been the only career that has utilized both. When introduced to coding two years, I spent a lot of time learning with online resources. Upon hearing about Nashville Software School, I was convinced it was time to dive head first into a career that fully utilizes my strengths.

James Chapman graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 36.

After working in the restaurant industry achieving the title of manager I still found myself wanting more. I decided to go back to school and find something that I can be passionate about, which I found in the form of coding. I took multiple classes in C# and HTML/CSS and found that I really enjoyed using my imagination to create. After this realization I decided to take a chance and move 800 miles to a new city and participate in the Nashville Software School. I want to use the customer service experience that I have gained in the service industry, and combine that with my new technical skills.

James Chapman graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 36.

After working in the restaurant industry achieving the title of manager I still found myself wanting more. I decided to go back to school and find something that I can be passionate about, which I found in the form of coding. I took multiple classes in C# and HTML/CSS and found that I really enjoyed using my imagination to create. After this realization I decided to take a chance and move 800 miles to a new city and participate in the Nashville Software School. I want to use the customer service experience that I have gained in the service industry, and combine that with my new technical skills.