Stories from the Hackery

Stories from the Hackery

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Stories from the Hackery episodes

  • Nicholas Patton - Web Development
    Nicholas Patton graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 47.
    As a lifelong artist, creativity has been the driving force in my life. After years of doing retail and warehouse work, I had a mid pandemic realization that I had owed it to myself to pursue a career that fueled that passion for creativity. I have always been interested in technology, so software seemed like a natural fit, and I haven't looked back. Getting the opportunity to flex those creative and deductive muscles, and learn something new every day, has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.
    9 min
  • Brandon P Vinson - Web Development
    Brandon P Vinson graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 47.
    Spending the last two decades in the restaurant business, I really learned the value of team work and serving others. I want to take those skills into the world of software development to serve others on a broader scale.
    5 min
  • Brandon Hill - Web Development
    Brandon Hill graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 47.
    Born and raised in Franklin, TN, I am the the youngest of 7. Growing up I was always drawn to technology and creativity. Writing has always been my way of having a creative outlet, but I can now add coding to that arsenal as well. I try to enjoy the little things in life and appreciate all the beauty that our world has to offer.
    11 min
  • Colten Mayberry - Web Development
    Colten Mayberry graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 47.
    After working a variety of jobs by day while treating coding as a hobby, I finally decided to take control of my life and pursue what I loved. Since taking the plunge at NSS, I have made incredible friends, learned invaluable skills, and discovered that software development is something I'm genuinely, deeply passionate about. All I want now is to write good code with good people.
    7 min
  • Joel Gage - Web Development
    Joel Gage graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 47.
    Born in St. Louis, raised in Alabama, in a family of all Tennessee natives, I now have happily called Nashville my home for over 10 years. My time in Nashville has been spent in a career as a freelance Musician, filled with awesome opportunities to travel all over the continental U.S. and the world. Currently, I am adventuring into the new(to me) world of Software Development and am excited about what the future may bring!
    8 min
  • Salma Crank - Web Development
    Salma Crank graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 47.
    Following my graduation from undergrad, I decided to explore new career options and further my education through software development. I have discovered new passions in pursuing a career in tech, and am enthusiastic about this new direction. I enjoy solving problems and collaborating with others, and have enjoyed applying this through software development.
    8 min
  • Chad Clark - Web Development
    Chad Clark graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 47.
    A recent convert to Full Stack Development after twenty five years of technical work in Nashville area Studios and Concert Support. I have gone from analog board level electronics to CMOS, to digital and beyond. My thirst for knowledge is unquenchable. I have an incredible wife and son, and a very supportive family. I love to get out in nature and renew.
    12 min
  • Laurel Morrison - Web Development
    Laurel Morrison graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 47.
    I recently made the jump from working in project/account management at advertising agencies to software development. I'm hoping to combine my love of process and creativity, with the constantly evolving world of code. I have always enjoyed breaking things down, now i'm ready to create.
    5 min
  • Jackson Goodman - Web Development
    Jackson Goodman graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 47.
    I was born in California and studied filmmaking and journalism for a few years. I have always enjoyed working with computers.
    10 min

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