Stories from the Hackery

Bobby Brady graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 34.

The power of modern computers has always fascinated me. From the old desktops I used in elementary school, to the powerful handheld smart phones of today; computers truly are magical. I first experienced writing code while in the US Navy. While simple, the code my platoon wrote helped guide Unmanned Underwater Vehicles to locate mines in the ocean. The power of this technology had me asking questions and the Nashville Software School has been there to provide answers. I look forward to my career as a Software Developer.

Noah Bartfield graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 34.

For most of my life I have focused my energy and creativity on a career in music. In the years since college, my life has been filled with exciting moments as well as moments of questioning whether the up and down nature of a career in music was best for me. I had heard positive rumblings about Nashville Software School and decided to make the leap. What immediately drew me to software development was the focus on continual learning and growth. This spoke to my curiosity. What then captured me further was similar to what I have always loved about music - there is nothing more fulfilling than making something out of nothing.

Carl Barringer graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 34.

I have been interested in technology for many years and have had the opportunity to work in technology related to companies and roles. In the past I have written code for some personal websites and microcontroller projects. I have also written some scripting code for clinical reports and Salesforce reports. Recently I have had the opportunity and time to dive deeper into technology and learning to code. It was at this time that I learned about the Nashville Software School. I am fascinated by coding and increasingly passionate about the idea of solving problems with technology.

Ellie Ash graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 34.

I discovered my passion for coding in high school when I began digging into the code behind my art blog. I was excited by the tech community and the opportunity to learn from others, and I became passionate about coding with other developers and users in mind. This lead me to enroll at Nashville Software School, a place that provided me with the most meaningful learning experience I have ever had. I learned about code; but more importantly, I learned HOW to learn about code. I now consider myself a lifelong student and I view every challenge as a new opportunity to grow.

Allison Patton graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 34.

I am an organized web developer who went from utilizing web applications that could help clients speak, to wanting to code them. Formerly as a Speech Language Pathologist, it was my job to diagnose language disorders and devise a plan to help the client access the correct syntax to get their message across. Many of the clients I worked with were non-verbal and required some form of technology to communicate. I had a blast tackling the intricate challenges of configuring apps to specific users in order to teach them to communicate by text to speech buttons.

Matthew Ross graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 34.

I've always been easily fascinated and intensely curious - I want to understand. As a Chaplain, these skills served me well in the work of helping others find healing and meaningful connection in their relationships with other people and with themselves. I also love to create. I love to build things, to tinker, to figure out how things are working, and how to repair them when they’re busted. I was drawn to software development after a friend gave me an Arduino he had laying around. I am energized by the unending opportunity to be creative, to continually learn new things and technologies, and to build things that serve to connect and help people.

Kevin Sadler graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 34.

After working several jobs in different fields, learning new trades and sometimes even traveling for work, I was still in search of the right career for me. I needed something that I felt good about devoting my time to; a career that allowed me to problem solve, constantly challenged me to learn, and had no limits to how far I could take it. Luckily, I found that career with software development.

Michael Stiles graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 34.

Having experience in production-line, IT, and management I have been able to see many sides of the business world. I have decided to concentrate my career path into Software Development. After moving to Nashville, I began to see the endless possibilities that the Software Development field had to offer. After much research I found Nashville Software School, and am currently enrolled. Being apart of Cohort 34 has been the most rewarding and challenging thing I have done thus far, and I am hopeful to give back to the community.

Eric Taylor graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 34.

As an insurance agent and an owner of my own social media marketing business, I consistently found myself loving the process of solving problems. The greatest frustration I have experienced professionally in that time has been the lack of tools at my disposal to effectively solve problems that would arise in a given day. One recurring problem is the dilemma that seems to plague so many offices in the corporate world; making the choice of being in compliance with all rules and regulations or being productive. The solution to this, and the other various problems I would love to attempt solving can be found within the walls of the Software Development hemisphere.

William Wilkinson graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 34.

After six successful years selling SaaS at ADP and insurance at Brown & Brown I found web development through a contact of mine, and immediately started learning everything I could on various websites like Udemy, Freecodecamp and SoloLearn. I fell in love with coding after a year of learning and building my own projects and decided to solidify my education at Nashville Software School. During my education so far, I've learned not just about coding, but also what it takes to work with a team of developers to build a functional product.