Stories from the Hackery

Stories from the Hackery

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Stories from the Hackery episodes

  • Danny Barker - Web Development
    Danny Barker graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 33.
    As a new graduate of NSS, I've learned to utilize my skills as a previous collegiate athlete to instill discipline and iterative improvement within my personal software development. I'm expanding upon my current knowledge of different programming languages by attending local coding meetups and completing independent personal projects. I enjoy the continuous cycle of learning and mentoring amongst my peers as both a software engineer and an active soccer coach.
    8 min
  • Daniel Krusch - Web Development
    Daniel Krusch graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 33.
    I've lived my entire life around computers and I've always been fascinated with what they can do and the enthralling ways in which they can be used. While much of my earlier years were focused on music, my passion for technology has always been there. That's why I attended UNCA for computer science, but after 1.5 years, I realized I wanted a more hands on approach to my learning. I am excited to take my skills and become a strong contributing member to a dev team.
    6 min
  • Berkeley Platte - Web Development
    Berkeley Platte graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 33.
    I got into coding this past year when my guitar teacher talked to me about coding in a lesson, about how a programmer's job is, essentially, describing reality to a machine. Being a long-time private guitar teacher myself, I am sensitive to the deeper understanding required of something in order to each it, and I became excited at the realization that a career in programming would, by necessity, draw me into a deeper understanding of reality. I consider myself a life-long student, and enjoy the nuances and complexities of software development.
    9 min
  • Curt Cato - Web Development
    Curt Cato graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 33.
    Before beginning my career in software development, I had a career in the commercial construction industry. I worked as a superintendent, supervising and managing multiple projects at a time around Nashville. After about a decade in the construction industry, I decided to make a change. I decided to enter the technology industry as a developer; something I had been contemplating for several years. This was one of the hardest decisions I have ever made, and I would not take it back for anything!
    5 min
  • Jake Scott - Web Development
    Jake Scott graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 33.
    I have always been a mix of creative and analytical and have aspired to find a career where this duality co-exists. As a business owner and fabricator, I was able to explore my creativity and pore over details and strategy, but the small scale auto repair industry left me wanting more. As a software developer, I am now able to bring my analytical and creative mindset together in a harmonious way.
    5 min
  • Matthew McDevitt - Web Development
    Matthew McDevitt graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 33.
    What gets me out of bed in the morning is facing problems and developing solutions. I started out freelance developing WordPress sites for friends and non-profits, and enjoyed these projects. However, after learning about the technical structure, I knew I wanted to build my own apps from the ground up. Nashville Software School has given me the skills to create my own applications and the chance to be a part of the Nashville tech community.
    6 min
  • Krystal Gates - Web Development
    Krystal Gates graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 33.
    Professional carpenter turned software developer. I am a fast and passionate learner. After years of hard physical labor, I decided that a career shift was necessary. All my research pointed towards software development, as many of the skills overlap with my background in construction such as creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and clear communication. Both emphasize good design principles and delivering a quality end result. Now I’m exchanging that hammer for a keyboard, and I couldn’t be happier.
    6 min
  • Emily Loggins - Web Development
    Emily Loggins graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 32.
    For a music major fresh out of undergraduate school, development was an exciting new challenge. It’s empowering to know that I am able to utilize the same creative and quantitative thinking that I used during my music career. Development has changed the way that I problem solve in the real world, and has made me a firm believer in the power of consistent, challenging, mental stimulation. It’s a privilege to get to open my laptop and create every day.
    5 min
  • Nate Fleming - Web Development
    Nate Fleming graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 32.
    After many years in the music and restaurant industries I was looking for a new creative outlet that caters to my interests and personality. I took a few coding courses online and discovered very quickly that it is the perfect fit for me. This led me to enrolling at Nashville Software School where I continued to develop my passion for software engineering. I hope to take these skills to start a rewarding career in the tech world and make applications that can help others any way I can.
    8 min
  • Jake Preston - Web Development
    Jake Preston graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 32.
    From engineering to full-stack software development, I have carried a passion for technology throughout my life. With my brother's encouragement and example as a Senior Developer, I found a way to combine creativity with logic; and decided to dive into the industry myself. From an industry with endless learning opportunities, I hope to contribute to the innovative world of development.
    4 min

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