Stories from the Hackery

Dhanashree Joshi graduated with full time Data Analytics Cohort 8.

Physical Therapist, mom, data analyst.

Kevin Zavala graduated with full time Data Analytics Cohort 8.

Lover of all things entomological, software, and cinema.

Rainwater Morehead graduated with full time Data Analytics Cohort 8.

Rain has been in technical and data-driven spaces for most of her life, starting with working on the back end of her public school's television production and moving through a study of mathematics at her undergraduate university that stemmed from the question "How does this answer the questions being asked around us?" Even when she worked primarily in public speaking, Rain still cultivated a discipline of using data-driven technological choices to inform her connection to audiences and the way her messages would be received. Since enrolling at Nashville Software School, she's learned to use the tools of more traditional data analysis to hone a hobby into a craft and give precise, insightful, and relevant answers to questions drawn from the world of data around her. Rain is currently looking to find the company where she hopes to continue answering questions that affect and help the work of people making a difference in the world.

Steph Miller graduated with full time Data Analytics Cohort 8.

I have worked in a few different fields but in all of my jobs, I have always been most excited about data and numbers. The things that will make me a successful data analyst are that I am able to visualize many parts of a project and am a creative problem solver.

Rachel Kocheran graduated with full time Data Analytics Cohort 8.

Solving problems is one of my favorite things to do. From daily challenges to long-term projects, SQL scripting to database diving, the more complex, the better. My current work experience involves childcare services and retail, and I am excited to now invest in the Data Analysis industry. With a natural penchant for creative solutions, I look forward to contributing to the dynamic and swiftly growing field of data exploration and visualization.

Matthew Nicklaw graduated with full time Data Analytics Cohort 8.

Data Analyst. Statistician. TV Writer. Golf Fanatic. Dad.

Lewis Garvin graduated with full time Data Analytics Cohort 8.

Kogan Scherer graduated with full time Data Analytics Cohort 8.

Transitioning from a decade plus career in the hospitality industry as a chef into a technical role. My passion for data and statistics has led me to pursue my second career as a data analyst.

Cheyenne North graduated with full time Data Analytics Cohort 8.

Throughout my life, I've approached every challenge with enthusiasm, creativity, and a ceaseless desire to achieve success. This passion and drive have paved the way to countless opportunities, unique experiences, and exceptional relationships both personally and professionally.

Kirk Golliher graduated with full time Data Analytics Cohort 8.

For the past five years, I've been a college minister at MTSU and also the University of Oregon. I'm currently building a foundational skill set for a career as a Data Analyst because of my passion for helping others make informed decisions. I also have a background in accounting which has helped develop this skill set even further. I'm excited to explore even more what it means to be a Data Analyst and the impact it has on the world!