Stories from the Hackery

Alicia Ortiz graduated with Part-time Data Science Cohort 2.

Passionate about empowering districts, schools and community members to use data to better understand student needs.

Bernes Karachai graduated with Part-time Data Science Cohort 2.

David Haines graduated with Part-time Data Science Cohort 2.

I've been working in the healthcare space in a variety of 'data-adjacent' roles for a number of years and came to NSS to dig deep into code, predictive analytics and machine learning. I'm interested in things I haven't tried before. I think there's interesting work to be done in the marketing and media spaces but I think any industry can benefit from advanced analytics and data science. I love working with curious people who get excited by solving problems. and have fun overcoming challenges.

Rachael Abram graduated with Part-time Data Science Cohort 2.

I believe that it is possible to solve the educational inequality in America through data science. As a former educator and Teach for America corps member, I have developed a passion for expanding access to higher education for students from rural and low income backgrounds. There’s a line from Hamilton - “I’ve seen injustice in the world and I’ve corrected it.” I’ve seen the injustice, and it keeps me up at night. I hope that 40+ years from now, I can say, “I’ve seen injustice in the world, and I [was a part of a team/movement that] corrected it [a little bit].” I want to use data science to help correct the injustices I've seen in public education in America.

Amanuel Sidamo graduated with Part-time Data Science Cohort 2.

Have background in Mathematics, Economics and Finance. Worked in different business industries and research institutions. Practically learned skills in different business contexts. Enthusiastic in Data Science and solving business problems using data and statistical models. I am interested in Health, Finance and Development Policies. Enjoy helping people.

John Kemp graduated with Part-time Data Science Cohort 2.

I have been a trained actuary scientist, an insurance agent, and a frontline IT specialist. Now I am finally coming full circle to return to a job in a statistical/analytical field, combining the mathematics I have worked to master for so long with the love I have gained for coding over the years. I am excited to continue learning everything I can in this field, and cut my teeth on some challenging problems!

Ashutosh Singhal graduated with Part-time Data Science Cohort 2.

As a Biomedical Scientist turned Data Scientist, I am excited to be able to elevate my years in academia to a new level where I am able to not only visualize complex problems with visualization tools, but also discover insights that enable me to make predictions from real-world data. I am eager to continue to learn, apply my knowledge, my creativity, my years of approaching solving scientific problems, and my data science skills to solve issues in an industry I am passionate about, healthcare.

Jerry Igiozee graduated with Part-time Data Science Cohort 2.

My interest in data science stems from my intrigue of models in topics I enjoy such as sports, health care, and environmentalism. I appreciate what can be read from complex systems; and I would like to be a part of helping to interpret that complexity in many domains.

UrLeaka Newsome graduated with Part-time Data Science Cohort 2.

'This stuff is fun!' I can't believe I said that after attempting my first data project. As a science and pre-engineering teacher, I've enjoyed 'engineering' and influencing young minds in the wiles of all things science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Armed with more tools, I'm looking forward to the next chapter of my career as a data scientist in order to engage my passion for inquiry; creative, out-of-the-box thinking; and helping communities or businesses improve their lot through data analysis. I'm looking forward to getting my hands dirty in the technical arena again.

Glenna Dunn graduated with Part-time Data Science Cohort 2.

For nearly five years, I have worked as a PhD student at Vanderbilt University studying how black holes formed in the first billion years of the Universe. During my time as a PhD student, I have developed a passion for extracting meaning from data. My enthusiasm for data has led me to study data science at Nashville Software School, where I have begun to learn how to translate my skills into the data science domain. During my time at NSS, I have gained exposure to machine learning techniques and developed a strong interest in text analysis and natural language processing.