Stories from the Hackery

Jess Dever graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 45.

Moving into the field of web development was similar to getting an acceptance letter to Hogwarts: I never thought it would happen. But after a friend reframed what web development actually is (problem solving, not wizardry) my interest piqued. I began with self paced classes on TeamTreeHouse, then tried out NSS’s Jumpstart Class, before enrolling into their Full Stack Bootcamp.

Iman Nadeem graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 45.

I'm originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but have been in Nashville since 2014. I'm now a software developer, but will always carry my passions for music, the medical field, and social justice wherever I go. People always have and always will come first in my life, and being a developer is a new opportunity to make a postive, lasting impact in whatever way I can.

Sosina Tolossa graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 45.

Prior to NSS, I have worked in many customer service roles. Although I loved helping people during those times, I wasn’t using my critical thinking skills. NSS allow me to work independently and on teams while contributing enthusiasm and passion to all projects. Being a software developer allows me to use my problem solving skills through technology and fulfill my eager to continue learning. The wealth of knowledge and leadership experience I have gained throughout my collegiate career and NSS, allow me to be confident in my ability to maximize efficiency and effectiveness within the data based industry.

Christopher Lunetta graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 45.

After years of working in the Entertainment and Transportation industry 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.

Ron Howie graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 45.

After a sting in film and television production, twelve years in the hospitality industry, and a life long interest in technology I decided to make the leap into software development. With a focus on others, teamwork, hospitality, and an eagerness to learn I hope to do some good in the world with the power of programming.

Stephanie Gilmore graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 45.

Dedicated & motivated teammate, leader & life long learner. Restaurant Area Supervisor turned Software Developer who is inspired to utilize my critical thinking, big picture vision, and detail oriented skills to fuel my genuine curiosity. Motivated to harness the possibilities of technology platforms that we have yet to discover that we can't live without.

Meghan Semrad graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 45.

In always having had a deep appreciation for language learning, my interest was peaked upon hearing that developers utilized coding languages to build applications. I became excited at the prospect of challenging myself to learn languages that were different than anything I had encountered thus far. Since attending NSS's Jumpstart and Bootcamp for Web Development, I have been drawn in not only by the desire to better understand these languages but also the daily coding challenges and their accompanying rewarding feeling once overcome. I am encouraged that this field will be ever-engaging and without a doubt the right one in which to pursue a career.

Gregory Thompson graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 45.

I’m a native to Mississippi who’s been living in Nashville for the past 4 years. I first developed a passion for software development as a Junior in high school while taking an introductory course in Python. I was fascinated by software’s seemingly limitless possibility for growth, creativity, and problem solving, and still am to this day. After years of learning to code on my free time, I decided to turn my love of problem solving into a career. I am a full stack developer with experience in React, C#, and .Net as my primary languages and frameworks. I look forward to growing as a developer and learning every step of the way.

Kate Hinrichs graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 45.

After several frustrating experiences implementing new software for wholesale clients, customers, and the staff at my previous bakery job, I applied for the software development program at NSS. As someone who is motivated to find efficient and effective solutions, I wanted to understand how the tools we were trying to use work and learn how to build software so I can help businesses - both big and small - create the solutions they need to address their unique challenges.

Barry Shovlin graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 45.

After trying my hand in the music industry (and a few others), I decided to take the leap into a career path that satisfies my need for intellectual stimulation, continuous learning, and sincere enjoyment. Coding started as a hobby after my first son was born (late night baby shifts), which ultimately led to the best professional decision of my life: studying software development full-time at Nashville Software School.