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Stories from the Hackery
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Stories from the Hackery episodes
- Tyler Simeone - Web DevelopmentTyler Simeone graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 38.I became aware of programming at a young age as my dad has been a programmer since the '80s. However, it wasn't until I took an online course that I realized programming was something that I could really enjoy doing as a career. I love working in teams and solving problems to achieve goals, which is another reason I enjoy coding.9 min
- Mike Prince - Web DevelopmentMike Prince graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 38.After spending 10 years as a helicopter mechanic in Special Operations Aviation, I was looking for a career change. A logic and design college course introduced me to the Python language, and after learning the basics, I developed a passion for software development.4 min
- Mike Prince - Web DevelopmentMike Prince graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 38.After spending 10 years as a helicopter mechanic in Special Operations Aviation, I was looking for a career change. A logic and design college course introduced me to the Python language, and after learning the basics, I developed a passion for software development.4 min
- Castle Crawford - Web DevelopmentCastle Crawford graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 38.Fun enthusiast , nature lover, and lifter of heavy things. Proficient in Python and JavaScript. Everyday is filled with problem solving, learning, frustration, the satisfaction of creation, and I absolutely love it!5 min
- Castle Crawford - Web DevelopmentCastle Crawford graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 38.Fun enthusiast , nature lover, and lifter of heavy things. Proficient in Python and JavaScript. Everyday is filled with problem solving, learning, frustration, the satisfaction of creation, and I absolutely love it!5 min
- Kurt Krafft - Web DevelopmentKurt Krafft graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 38.I decided to give website development a shot because I knew I wanted something creative but also challenging. I started doing 1 hour a day of coding in August 2019 and I enjoyed it. It wasn't until I first started at Nashville Software School where that enjoyment became genuine interest and passion. I have learned to code so many amazing websites, improved my already strong skills as a leader, but also increased my skill level as a follower.6 min
- Kurt Krafft - Web DevelopmentKurt Krafft graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 38.I decided to give website development a shot because I knew I wanted something creative but also challenging. I started doing 1 hour a day of coding in August 2019 and I enjoyed it. It wasn't until I first started at Nashville Software School where that enjoyment became genuine interest and passion. I have learned to code so many amazing websites, improved my already strong skills as a leader, but also increased my skill level as a follower.6 min
- Landon Morgan - Web DevelopmentLandon Morgan graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 38.My professional background is primarily in video production and live tv entertainment. My first experiences with programming languages were seeing C++ and coding in HTML when I was 15. The site my friend Luke and I created was featured in USA Today. I created nashvillePA.com in 2007 to get my friends and production assistants in Nashville their next gig. In 2010 I was commissioned to build holyvintage.com, a retail site managing an inventory of vintage t-shirts with only my knowledge of HTML.7 min
- Landon Morgan - Web DevelopmentLandon Morgan graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 38.My professional background is primarily in video production and live tv entertainment. My first experiences with programming languages were seeing C++ and coding in HTML when I was 15. The site my friend Luke and I created was featured in USA Today. I created nashvillePA.com in 2007 to get my friends and production assistants in Nashville their next gig. In 2010 I was commissioned to build holyvintage.com, a retail site managing an inventory of vintage t-shirts with only my knowledge of HTML.7 min
- Alyssa Nycum - Web DevelopmentAlyssa Nycum graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 38.For the last 10 years, I've had the incredible opportunity to work up close and personal with a wide variety of animals. But as priorities in life change, so do careers. As a natural problem solver with a keen eye for details - making the jump to software development wasn't as different from zoo keeping as you might think. Every day brings on new challenges and the idea of a lifetime of learning brings out an excitement in me that I look forward to continue exploring.10 min
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Find out what it takes to start a career in software development, data analytics, data science, or UI/UX design from those who made the leap. Hear from musicians, veterans, single-moms, teachers,…
bartenders, postdocs, warehouse workers, and more - all graduates of Nashville Software School (NSS) - as they discuss their transition to tech and their capstone projects presented at Demo Day. Founded in 2012, NSS is a flourishing community of over one thousand alumni, active students, and a team of dedicated instructors all working together to grow and learn their craft. As a non-profit, NSS is committed to growing diversity in tech by creating opportunities for under-represented groups in these fields. Learn more at nashvillesoftwareschool.com.