Stories from the Hackery

Nathaniel Allen graduated with Part-time Data Analytics Cohort 1.

I'm a curious person, and I've always enjoyed the process of discovering the underlying facts and patterns of a subject. I think connecting the dots between intuition and fact is one of the most fundamental and rewarding things to do. This trait has led me to pursue the field of data analytics.

Sarah Weatherbee graduated with Part-time Data Analytics Cohort 1.

I came to data analytics with the heart and mind of a former reporter. I knew how to ask people questions, but I did not know how to ask numbers questions. In the practice of pulling meaning from a mass of information, I learned that data analytics, like journalism, is the art of knowing how to precisely ask and how to accurately report.

Valeria Barisic graduated with Part-time Data Analytics Cohort 1.

Microbiologist-turned-data analyst with limitless curiosity and a penchant for problem solving and critical thinking. Analyzing data to infer insights and communicating the findings through storytelling was my favorite aspect of my microbiology career, and was ultimately the reason why I chose to pursue the field of data analytics.

Teresia Maina graduated with Part-time Data Analytics Cohort 1.

With a healthcare background, I come with an analytical mindset analyzing data problems for business solutions and growth.

Bryan Clanton graduated with Part-time Data Analytics Cohort 1.

Aspiring data analyst who recognizes the power and responsibility that comes with data ownership.

Serge Kamilchu graduated with Part-time Data Analytics Cohort 1.

With an analytical mind and healthy dose of skepticism, I approach the problem, run a combination of analysis techniques, and deliver insights in an aesthetic and cohesive form.

Matthew Bach graduated with Part-time Data Analytics Cohort 1.

Having worked in the publishing industry for 20 years, I've seen how data can be used to drive important business decisions. It's now my turn to create these insights for stakeholders as a Junior Data Analyst.

Emila Stevenson graduated with Part-time Data Analytics Cohort 1.

Data Analytics is about the unbiased examination of the cumulative “datum” and the story it brings to life. I am a stickler for data accuracy because there is responsibility in using data to influence decision making. I love to use my analytical, problem solving skills and creativity to present information in palatable ways for my audience to consume. I have experience working in positions where extracting, transforming, and reporting information were an important part of the job.

Alex Trambley graduated with Part-time Data Analytics Cohort 1.

While we all know just how important data is to business and the world, it can be hard to find ways to present that information in a meaningful and digestible way. I'm the kind of person that loves to understand why something is happening, why it matters, and how I can help others understand as well. My background in sales and customer service gives me the perspective of what matters to both businesses and consumers, and marrying those skills with data analytics has allowed me to communicate complex ideas and information to a variety of audiences. I can not only work with the data, I can present the findings and bring value to both the enterprise and the final client.

Ross Dingwall graduated with Part-time Data Analytics Cohort 1.

We all wrestle with data, but wrestling is what got me into data. I picked up a copy of Freakonomics in 2004, and the book's exposé on corruption in sumo wrestling showed me that math could move mountains. I've pursued truth in numbers in previous chapters of my life, and the Data Analytics bootcamp at Nashville Software School has added tools to make my curiosity more actionable.