Stories from the Hackery

Brian Cravens graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 40.

I am a competitive athlete at my core, and that truth has absolutely shaped my professional career. I work well in a team environment, and I strive to be the best in everything I do. I have always loved technology, and after finishing college I knew I wanted to move in the direction of software development. Nashville Software School has given me the knowledge and confidence I needed to fully pursue a career in development. I love the constant challenges of being in software development and look forward to the continuous learning the field requires.

Tanner Brainard graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 40.

After quitting university studies and then living in NYC for a few years, I started to explore life outside of the US. I traveled through various parts of the world for a few years and eventually landed in Shanghai, where I started a small bakery business. After three years of living in Shanghai and two years of entrepreneurship, I decided it was time to close shop and start a life back in the US. With personal time, I enjoy playing ultimate frisbee, making food, playing board games, partaking in discussions, taking photos, and reading.

Tanner Brainard graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 40.

After quitting university studies and then living in NYC for a few years, I started to explore life outside of the US. I traveled through various parts of the world for a few years and eventually landed in Shanghai, where I started a small bakery business. After three years of living in Shanghai and two years of entrepreneurship, I decided it was time to close shop and start a life back in the US. With personal time, I enjoy playing ultimate frisbee, making food, playing board games, partaking in discussions, taking photos, and reading.

Sarah Holder graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 40.

Software development is consistently changing, but my passion and enthusiasm for it doesn’t. The constantly changing technological environment is exciting and the challenges to find ways to drive efficiency through streamlining processes and identifying opportunities for innovations and improvements is fun and invigorating. I am self-motivated and like to motivate others. Being part of a team and striving to make a positive impact in the workplace through communication, teamwork, encouragement and support is important in my future career goals and self-growth.

Sarah Holder graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 40.

Software development is consistently changing, but my passion and enthusiasm for it doesn’t. The constantly changing technological environment is exciting and the challenges to find ways to drive efficiency through streamlining processes and identifying opportunities for innovations and improvements is fun and invigorating. I am self-motivated and like to motivate others. Being part of a team and striving to make a positive impact in the workplace through communication, teamwork, encouragement and support is important in my future career goals and self-growth.

Michelle McLane Brownlee graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 40.

After spending many years passionately working as a social worker and counselor to advocate and provide services for the most vulnerable populations in our society, I took time off to raise my children. Now that I am ready to return to the workforce, I am combining my creative skills with my people skills and problem solving skills. Waking up every morning to new challenges and continued learning is an exciting way to start my new career path while utilizing my skills both new and old.

Michelle McLane Brownlee graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 40.

After spending many years passionately working as a social worker and counselor to advocate and provide services for the most vulnerable populations in our society, I took time off to raise my children. Now that I am ready to return to the workforce, I am combining my creative skills with my people skills and problem solving skills. Waking up every morning to new challenges and continued learning is an exciting way to start my new career path while utilizing my skills both new and old.

Luke Esworthy graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 40.

As a current student at Nashville Software School and a perpetual student of life, I greatly value any chance to learn and grow. After graduating with my B.S. in Business Administration from The University of Tennessee at Knoxville, I continued working in the automotive industry, where my passion is. My decision to make the move into being a full-time student and a complete shift in industries came not from boredom but from a change in where I see my life going, and this is my first step in that direction.

Luke Esworthy graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 40.

As a current student at Nashville Software School and a perpetual student of life, I greatly value any chance to learn and grow. After graduating with my B.S. in Business Administration from The University of Tennessee at Knoxville, I continued working in the automotive industry, where my passion is. My decision to make the move into being a full-time student and a complete shift in industries came not from boredom but from a change in where I see my life going, and this is my first step in that direction.

David Everett graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 40.

After completing the front-end section of the course in July of this year, I transferred to Cohort 40 as a full-time student and began taking a deep dive into Python / Django for my back-end studies. I find that web development allows me to thrive in the same way that music does: by allowing me to combine analytic, problem solving with creativity. At the end of the day, I hope to use my skills in both areas to enhance the lives of others.