Stories from the Hackery

Matthew Blagg graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 36.

Project and Communications Manager for 8 + Years providing top results in complicated conditions:

• Led, advised and organized communication projects in roles multiple levels above position.

• Administered communications formations and preservation between 5 international entities.

• Multiple deployment accolades for completing tactical, strategic and precise objectives successfully.

• Trained, managed and coached people of diverse backgrounds in leadership.

• Mastered new skills in high pressure environments with short notification and little time to do so.

Matthew Blagg graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 36.

Project and Communications Manager for 8 + Years providing top results in complicated conditions:

• Led, advised and organized communication projects in roles multiple levels above position.

• Administered communications formations and preservation between 5 international entities.

• Multiple deployment accolades for completing tactical, strategic and precise objectives successfully.

• Trained, managed and coached people of diverse backgrounds in leadership.

• Mastered new skills in high pressure environments with short notification and little time to do so.

Sam Pita graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 36.

My path to software development was a little nontraditional. After studying audio engineering in college, I worked in both recording studio and live music venue environments. I stumbled across coding while working at an educational technology company that aimed to improve the lives of music teachers by providing them with modern, digital teaching resources. At this time, I was searching for a way to have a bigger impact on the community around me, and I immediately fell in love with the endless possibilities of technology. I am now tying in my past experiences with project management, team-building, creative design, data analysis (SQL) and more with my skills as a software developer.

Sam Pita graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 36.

My path to software development was a little nontraditional. After studying audio engineering in college, I worked in both recording studio and live music venue environments. I stumbled across coding while working at an educational technology company that aimed to improve the lives of music teachers by providing them with modern, digital teaching resources. At this time, I was searching for a way to have a bigger impact on the community around me, and I immediately fell in love with the endless possibilities of technology. I am now tying in my past experiences with project management, team-building, creative design, data analysis (SQL) and more with my skills as a software developer.

Sullivan Pierce graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 36.

While living in Asheville, North Carolina and working in home construction, I looked back at some of the classes I had taken in college and remembered that I had really enjoyed the small amount of coding that I had done. Thinking back on that and looking into coding a little more eventually led to where I am now, studying at the Nashville Software School. I love both the creative and collaborative aspects of software development, getting to working together with other people to uniquely solve a problem or reach a goal.

Sullivan Pierce graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 36.

While living in Asheville, North Carolina and working in home construction, I looked back at some of the classes I had taken in college and remembered that I had really enjoyed the small amount of coding that I had done. Thinking back on that and looking into coding a little more eventually led to where I am now, studying at the Nashville Software School. I love both the creative and collaborative aspects of software development, getting to working together with other people to uniquely solve a problem or reach a goal.

Jeressia Williamson graduated with Part-time Web Development Cohort Evening 9.

Hailing from Memphis, TN, Jeressia is an avid reader and lover of learning. Jeressia enjoys problem solving, gardening, and watching Jeopardy! Jeressia has a Bachelor of Social Work and has worked in many helping careers in the past. When she is not coding, Jeressia enjoys volunteering, traveling, and learning to cook.

Josh Pantana graduated with Part-time Web Development Cohort Evening 9.

Greetings! My name is Josh Pantana. Among other things, I’m a full-stack web developer residing in Nashville, TN. I have a serious passion for creating a highly functional, intuitive, and inspired web experience. I believe the web best serves the user when it is both aesthetically stimulating, and operationally friction-free. I’m versed in JavaScript (with a React emphasis) and (will be learning) .NET (with a C# emphasis). Let’s make the web a more beautiful place together!

Health Moore graduated with Part-time Web Development Cohort Evening 9.

I have experience in a wide variety of areas including web development, process automation, and business intelligence. Skills I am proficient in include SQL, Tableau, Python, Excel, Javascript, HTML, and CSS. I love learning new technologies and am always seeking exposure to challenging problems and unfamiliar industries.

Samuel Trejo graduated with Part-time Web Development Cohort Evening 9.

Ever since a very young age, I ended up repairing phones, fixing and building computers, modding my video games, and getting an education and employment in IT. About 2 years ago I was experimenting with creating my own SNES game, and learned about coding. I bought some coding books, and applied to NSS, which would end up being one of the most enjoyable years of my life. The feeling I get from completing a project that I have poured all of my creativity, self-expression, and passion into is so rewarding. And that is my ongoing journey in the world of technology.