Stories from the Hackery

Tiffani Burk graduated with Web Development Cohort 55.

Alex Levy graduated with Web Development Cohort 55.

I have always been addicted to learning. My favorite moments growing up were getting lost in Wikipedia articles, falling down the infinite rabbit hole of citations and references. This manifested as an obsession with all things electronic; I was attracted to the layers of knowledge and innovation that went into these products. In college I chose to focus on areas in which I felt I needed to improve. My educational focus on media and writing was extremely valuable, but left me lacking in the structured knowledge I would need to advance in my field of Medical Technology Repair. I knew I would need to go back to school to further my career. Eager to see where the future takes me.

Lee Jennings graduated with Web Development Cohort 55.

After working in the different fields of education and draft beer system maintenance I decided to make the jump into software development. I greatly enjoy solving problems every day and working as part of a team. After teaching myself some coding basics and completing the Nashville Software School Jumpstart program I decided to enroll in NSS. Software development combines my favorite parts of previous jobs, my interest in technology, and the opportunity to grow and learn for the rest of my career.

Punam Ahire graduated with Web Development Cohort 55.

I’m a software developer and a loving mother of two girls. Software development has always been my passion as it provides a way for continued learning. It enables me to apply my problem solving skills to build something productive and valuable. I have worked as a software developer in the past from 2007 to 2013. As a former developer and a mother I truly understand how satisfying it is to create something new and amazing.

I enjoy working in a team and understand what it takes to be a true team player. The fact about programming that amuses me is that it allows me to be creative at the same time while addressing a problem.

Interesting facts about me: You can identify me as a person who can clap with one hand and speak in three different languages.

Siprachanh Chanthaphaychith graduated with Web Development Cohort 55.

I am a software developer, recently transitioned legal professional, with command in investigative cyber intelligence and strategic risk analyses of company cybersecurity business posture and appetite. My conflict resolution skills are maximizable in the information technology space. I have experience and preparatory education in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity disputes and risk management, security inventory controls, business environmental and project management.

Karla Nichols graduated with Web Development Cohort 55.

After years of working as a senior Cosmetologist I decided to take the leap into a new career path. I have always had a knack for figuring out how things work and using that knowledge to find new ways to solve problems. Software Development was the perfect direction for me to go with my problem solving abilities, team driven leadership skills and a love for continued learning.

Rushay Hays graduated with Web Development Cohort 55.

I am a professional at working harder and now I'm learning to work smarter. I spent some time re-evaluating my place in the market and what I could do to reach my personal goals and realized that transitioning into software development would make better use of my abilities and allow me to offer more to others.

Nathan Traczewski graduated with Web Development Cohort 55.

Hockey Player, Disc Golfer, Drummer, CPA and now Software Developer, Nathan is known for his big drives and bigger heart.

Olivia Lind graduated with Web Development Cohort 55.

I’m a Nashville native, software developer, and former legal assistant. From 2017 to 2020, I co-hosted Something's Not Right, winner of the 2018 Reader's Poll for Best Podcast in the Nashville Scene's "Best of Nashville" issue. In 2019, I launched an investigative true crime podcast, Flatrock.

I’ve always maintained a passion for exercising the creative and problem-solving parts of my brain, and it's that passion that drew me into development. I built my first websites as a teenager and remained a self-taught hobbyist. With the latest tools and technology now at my disposal, I can further feed my passion for solving complex problems in a creative way.

Most importantly, I have the ability to identify voiceover actors in less than three seconds, I never remember that Heart sang "These Dreams," and my favorite Batman is Michael Keaton.

Christopher Larsen graduated with Web Development Cohort 55.

Software developer. Artist. Welder. My career has changed a bit over time, but one thing has remained consistent: I create things. I've always had an interest in technology but, before Nashville Software School, I did not have the means to pursue it. Analytical-minded, I look forward to growing as a junior software developer.