Stories from the Hackery

Stories from the Hackery

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Stories from the Hackery episodes

  • Chie Stroud - Web Development Cohort 14
    Chie Stroud graduated with part time Web Development Evening Cohort 14.
    Hi! I’m Chie. My curiosity led me to learn software development and now writing code is a crucial part of my day! I enjoy problem solving and difficult challenges excite me!
    6 min
  • Jesse Robinson - Web Development Cohort 14
    Jesse Robinson graduated with part time Web Development Evening Cohort 14.
    At an early age I was infatuated with technology. I have decided to turn my hobby and creativity towards tools that I can help build a better world with. Through web development I can express my creativity and ingenuity as a hobby and career alike. I am Jesse, an aspiring web developer, PC enthusiast, and fellow human.
    6 min
  • Honey-Rae Swan - Web Development Cohort 14
    Honey-Rae Swan graduated with part time Web Development Evening Cohort 14.
    Hey, y’all! I’m Honey-Rae. I’m a coder, cinephile, and cat mom originally hailing from a holler roundabout Music City. As an English major turned software engineer, I’m excited to see my personal career and the world around us benefit from a marriage between the humanities and tech. I’m most interested in the stories we tell through software and the way users experience those stories, with a focus on ensuring they are accessible for people from all possible walks of life. I am currently seeking opportunities and can’t wait to build with all y’all.
    6 min
  • John Maple - Web Development Cohort 14
    John Maple graduated with part time Web Development Evening Cohort 14.
    I am a musician and long time learner in all things computing. I enjoy the logic of programming and find immersion in code somehow relaxing. When COVID-19 raged and there were no live performances, I took the opportunity to enroll at the Nashville Software School. As a mountain climber climbs a peak because it is there and must be conquered, when a coding challenge is in front of me, I must figure out a solution and I cannot rest until I have found one.
    5 min
  • Katy Fry - Web Development Cohort 14
    Katy Fry graduated with part time Web Development Evening Cohort 14.
    I began the Part-Time Web Development program in January 2021. I quickly fell in love with code and how it allowed me to be both analytical and creative--uniting both my love of science and of art. I am now a contract software engineer who has worked on applications used by millions of people per month. I am so honored to get to do what I do. As a developer, I try to make everything I do both functional and beautiful. And foster that love in others as well!
    8 min
  • Tad Sekeres - Web Development Cohort 14
    Tad Sekeres graduated with part time Web Development Evening Cohort 14.
    After 20 years in Physical Education, Health and SEL teaching, I am now becoming a software developer with Nashville Software School. During my teaching career I have developed skills in leadership, collaboration, conflict resolution, relationship building and restorative practices. I am loving digging into software development! I love the teamwork, creativity and problem solving nature of the work and of the industry.
    9 min
  • Gabrielle Tobermann - Web Development Cohort 14
    Gabrielle Tobermann graduated with part time Web Development Evening Cohort 14.
    I started coding when I was in college, and quickly realized that coding and music have a lot in common. I started the Web-development bootcamp at NSS and it was the best decision I ever made.
    8 min
  • Rob Cole - Web Development Cohort 14
    Rob Cole graduated with part time Web Development Evening Cohort 14.
    I started out my career in video production till I quickly realized that wasn't for me. I then dabbled in graphic design which then morphed into web design. I first learned to code in my masters program where I studied Web Design and Online Communication. However, I wanted formal training as a software developer. Now, NSS has changed my life and I can’t wait to see what my future holds.
    8 min
  • Sean Rossettie - Web Development Cohort 14
    Sean Rossettie graduated with part time Web Development Evening Cohort 14.
    After graduating from Belmont University and being a working musician in Nashville for a few years, I sought a new challenge and found that in the world of web development and enrolled in the Nashville Software School. I love the combination of problem solving and creativity that development offers and am looking for a job that is a solid fit for my skill set.
    8 min
  • Jim Conner - Web Development Cohort 14
    Jim Conner graduated with part time Web Development Evening Cohort 14.
    Hi there, I’m Jim! My wife, ducks, dog, and I call Middle TN home. Along the way I’ve mongered cheese, sold used books, taught EFL, worked for local and state government in TN, and a love for supporting others thru technical roles has taken precedent, culminating in my time at NSS. Now I’m excited to start my career as a dev!
    10 min

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