Stories from the Hackery

Kevin Lockett graduated with Web Development Cohort 52.

After 10 years in parish ministry and 23 years as an Air Force chaplain, I retired and moved from D.C. to the hills of Tennessee to sit on my rocker. That got old fast, so now I'm off my rocker. I'm pursuing a new passion of coding and web development. Except when my sweet new granddaughter Olivia comes to visit. Then it's back to the rocker. Some say I rock.

Sean Derevjanik graduated with Web Development Cohort 52.

Gamer and dungeons and dragons fanatic who decided to get into coding to make those two easier, and then discovered they were a coding fanatic as well.

Charlie Long graduated with Web Development Cohort 52.

Nashville Native with a passion for technology, music, and rock climbing! When I'm not coding I love to make music on Ableton, play strategy games, or do some bouldering at the climbing gym. Formerly an Operations Manager for Premier Parking, I believe that one should follow their passion and never stop learning, so I took the opportunity to learn web development through NSS. Conquering one obstacle at a time!

Aviva Mondesir graduated with Web Development Cohort 52.

Aviva is a Software Developer in the Technology domain looking for a development position. Supportive and enthusiastic team player dedicated to efficiently resolving project issues. Ability and willingness to innovate and learn new technologies, quick learner passionate about development.

Laci Zeidler graduated with Web Development Cohort 52.

After working in retail and foodservice for 7 years, I knew that I wanted to pursue a career that challenged me mentally and creatively. Software development sparked my interest over three years ago and I finally found an institution that suited my needs as an aspiring software developer. I am always ready to learn new concepts and find myself getting excited to learn a new language or program.

Shelby Rossi graduated with Web Development Cohort 52.

css | html | javascript | react | python | django | github | procreate | problem solver | communicator | associates in fine art-er | painter | set decorator | pinstriper | vintage obsessor | texas two-stepper | italian food lover | antiquer | software developer!

Melissa Fox graduated with Web Development Cohort 52.

As a former zookeeper, I have developed a knack for creative problem-solving, plus an extensive collection of obscure animal facts. I have a passion for solutions-driven development with a constant drive for self-improvement. Coding has become a passion of mine that I am excited to put to work creating real-world solutions.

Did you know that binturong urine smells like popcorn?!

Keosha Watkins graduated with Web Development Cohort 52.

Lover of books turned lover of code. I've been fascinated by manipulating web pages since Myspace. I'm glad Asurion gave me the chance to follow this journey.

Chris Mccrary graduated with Web Development Cohort 52.

Since playing with computers and GameBoy emulators in 5th Grade, my software journey eventually led me here to NSS in 2021. It's been an incredible journey so far, and I can't wait to see what's next in this wide world of technology!

Joe Mason graduated with Web Development Cohort 52.

Originally from St. Paul, Minnesota, I finally moved to Nashville in January 2019 after several years of visits and vacations. A bartender by trade, I've always had a knack for tech. From building PC's to writing code and everything in between. As I got older, I found myself more and more interested in software development. That led me to several different free online courses and youtube tutorials. In 2019, I decided that coding was something I thought I could make a career out of but I wanted more professional direction. That's when I found Nashville Software School. I attended an info session at the school in the winter of 2019 with plans to apply for the spring. Unfortunately, Covid-19 had other plans...Fast forward a year and a half however, and I was invited to join Cohort 52! It has been a wonderful experience so far and I look forward to what comes next!