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Stories from the Hackery
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- Amanda De Leon - Web Development Cohort 58Amanda De Leon graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 58.I'm a software developer and an artist. I have a degree in drawing and painting and love to find new ways to mingle the logic of tech and the creativity of art.9 min
- Carly Doppelheuer - Web Development Cohort 58Carly Doppelheuer graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 58.Adventurous engineer who loves to learn, fail fast, and build together with a team - I was drawn to programming through a love for math, language, and creativity. I took the leap toward a computational yet creative career and haven’t looked back since!6 min
- Jeremy Myers - Web Development Cohort 58Jeremy Myers graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 58.I moved to Nashville in 2005 in pursuit of opportunity (working in Management) and education (Biomedical Sciences). After years of self discovery I decided to step into the Tech World and NSS has been the best choice for expanding my technical knowledge base and horizons. My goal in life is to contribute to positivity wherever negativity exists while remaining open to new experiences to grow towards the future with compassion. I have learn that updating my outlook need not contaminate my core values.9 min
- Russ Pelton - Web Development Cohort 58Russ Pelton graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 58.Friends have described me as 'A renaissance man with approximate knowledge of many things.' I've held a wide variety of jobs all over the southeast and love learning new trivia and skills. Born and raised in Buffalo (Bills by a Billion!)8 min
- Nathan Malone - Web Development Cohort 58Nathan Malone graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 58.From a young age, I found myself drawn to learning about anything computer or technology related. Through NSS, I've realized that combining my loves of tech, learning and problem solving would lead me into a new career as a software developer.6 min
- Faith Cox - Web Development Cohort 58Faith Cox graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 58.Being a software developer allows me to find pragmatic solutions while allowing my creativity to flourish. I will forever be a student at heart, and I look forward to combining my previous and newfound skillsets into my place in the world of web development.6 min
- Lorin Jones - Web Development Cohort 58Lorin Jones graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 58.I came here to code and chew bubble gum, and I'm all out of bubble gum.7 min
- Shane Standifur - Web Development Cohort 58Shane Standifur graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 58.Nashville Native. MTSU Music Business Alumni. Becoming a software developer has given me that same experience of being a musician, like creating things and collaborating with people, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to start this new career!8 min
- Gracie Parce - Web Development Cohort 58Gracie Parce graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 58.I came to software development from a career in the music industry. I've loved getting to use my brain in a new, creative way and I'm looking forward to making a career out of it!10 min
- Jonathan Woodard - Web Development Cohort 58Jonathan Woodard graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 58.I'm a self-motivated, team oriented, algorithmic thinker with a passion for learning, and a strength for working in a high pressure, fast-paced, environment.11 min
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Find out what it takes to start a career in software development, data analytics, data science, or UI/UX design from those who made the leap. Hear from musicians, veterans, single-moms, teachers,…
bartenders, postdocs, warehouse workers, and more - all graduates of Nashville Software School (NSS) - as they discuss their transition to tech and their capstone projects presented at Demo Day. Founded in 2012, NSS is a flourishing community of over one thousand alumni, active students, and a team of dedicated instructors all working together to grow and learn their craft. As a non-profit, NSS is committed to growing diversity in tech by creating opportunities for under-represented groups in these fields. Learn more at nashvillesoftwareschool.com.