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Stories from the Hackery

Nashville Software School

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

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00:08:04

Morgan Hines - FT Data Analytics Cohort 8

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2023/01/04

Morgan Hines graduated with full time Data Analytics Cohort 8. After working in various professional fields, I made the decision to hone in on my passion for working with data. This led to my career shift to data analytics. I have always had an interest in statistics and data analysis, but my affection has only magnified after seeing all the data that was produced during the pandemic. I am looking forward to using my skills to narrate stories with data professionally.

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00:08:50

Dhanashree Joshi - FT Data Analytics Cohort 8

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2023/01/04

Dhanashree Joshi graduated with full time Data Analytics Cohort 8. Physical Therapist, mom, data analyst.

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00:08:13

Kevin Zavala - FT Data Analytics Cohort 8

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2023/01/04

Kevin Zavala graduated with full time Data Analytics Cohort 8. Lover of all things entomological, software, and cinema.

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00:09:47

Rainwater Morehead - FT Data Analytics Cohort 8

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2023/01/04

Rainwater Morehead graduated with full time Data Analytics Cohort 8. Rain has been in technical and data-driven spaces for most of her life, starting with working on the back end of her public school's television production and moving through a study of mathematics at her undergraduate university that stemmed from the question "How does this answer the questions being asked around us?" Even when she worked primarily in public speaking, Rain still cultivated a discipline of using data-driven

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00:09:54

Steph Miller - FT Data Analytics Cohort 8

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2023/01/04

Steph Miller graduated with full time Data Analytics Cohort 8. I have worked in a few different fields but in all of my jobs, I have always been most excited about data and numbers. The things that will make me a successful data analyst are that I am able to visualize many parts of a project and am a creative problem solver.

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00:09:41

Rachel Kocheran - FT Data Analytics Cohort 8

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2023/01/04

Rachel Kocheran graduated with full time Data Analytics Cohort 8. Solving problems is one of my favorite things to do. From daily challenges to long-term projects, SQL scripting to database diving, the more complex, the better. My current work experience involves childcare services and retail, and I am excited to now invest in the Data Analysis industry. With a natural penchant for creative solutions, I look forward to contributing to the dynamic and swiftly growing field of data exploration and

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00:10:16

Matthew Nicklaw - FT Data Analytics Cohort 8

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2023/01/04

Matthew Nicklaw graduated with full time Data Analytics Cohort 8. Data Analyst. Statistician. TV Writer. Golf Fanatic. Dad.

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00:09:34

Lewis Garvin - FT Data Analytics Cohort 8

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2023/01/04

Lewis Garvin graduated with full time Data Analytics Cohort 8.

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00:08:17

Kogan Scherer - FT Data Analytics Cohort 8

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2023/01/04

Kogan Scherer graduated with full time Data Analytics Cohort 8. Transitioning from a decade plus career in the hospitality industry as a chef into a technical role. My passion for data and statistics has led me to pursue my second career as a data analyst.

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00:09:29

Cheyenne North - FT Data Analytics Cohort 8

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2023/01/04

Cheyenne North graduated with full time Data Analytics Cohort 8. Throughout my life, I've approached every challenge with enthusiasm, creativity, and a ceaseless desire to achieve success. This passion and drive have paved the way to countless opportunities, unique experiences, and exceptional relationships both personally and professionally.

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00:06:01

Kirk Golliher - FT Data Analytics Cohort 8

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2023/01/04

Kirk Golliher graduated with full time Data Analytics Cohort 8. For the past five years, I've been a college minister at MTSU and also the University of Oregon. I'm currently building a foundational skill set for a career as a Data Analyst because of my passion for helping others make informed decisions. I also have a background in accounting which has helped develop this skill set even further. I'm excited to explore even more what it means to be a Data Analyst and the impact it has on the

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00:08:43

AnnaGrace Petty - FT Data Analytics Cohort 8

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2023/01/04

AnnaGrace Petty graduated with full time Data Analytics Cohort 8. I have always been passionate about problem solving, more so if my problem solving helps others. Data Analytics truly combines my passion of working with real world data and my love for helping others. It allows me to help others reach their own goals, as well as my own personal goal. My goal is to always continue to grow and improve myself within the data field and outside the data field.

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00:08:13

Wilson Bell - Web Development Cohort 57

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2022/11/04

Wilson Bell graduated with Web Development Cohort 57. I had no prior experience with coding prior to having NSS recommended to me by friends that thought I would do well at it. One of the main things that drew me to the program was growing up doing a lot of mechanical work on my family's farm and always enjoying the trial and error process of diagnosing and solving a problem or making something work that previously didn't. Coding provides much of that same experience, you're presented with an issue

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00:06:21

Seth Lewis - Web Development Cohort 57

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2022/11/04

Seth Lewis graduated with Web Development Cohort 57. When I was 9, I discovered a platform called Scratch that sparked my love for programming. But it wasn't until my cousin told me about NSS that I thought I could realistically make it a profession. After 4 years in the food industry, I knew I wanted something more. Since embarking on my software development journey, NSS has taught me many valuable skills and concepts. It has helped me see how high my potential truly is, and I look forward to

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00:04:51

Evan Mitchell - Web Development Cohort 57

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2022/11/04

Evan Mitchell graduated with Web Development Cohort 57. My interest in programming was sparked when I had to take a couple of computer science courses as part of my degree. I really enjoyed using programming languages to solve problems and build applications from scratch. From my experience in these courses, I decided that I wanted to pursue a career in tech. I felt that I had just scratched the surface in college, so I turned to NSS to further my education. Since starting at NSS, I have grown

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00:07:22

Joe Maifeld - Web Development Cohort 57

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2022/11/04

Joe Maifeld graduated with Web Development Cohort 57. After spending over ten years working professionally in the culinary field I felt the desire to pursue career change. For the longest time it felt like breaking into the developer field was inaccessible. I spent so long researching different paths to the role I wanted and finally found NSS after multiple recommendations and haven't looked back. I love and have needed the constant challenge. The need consistently learn and evolve will help drive

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00:07:20

Zachary Smith - Web Development Cohort 57

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2022/11/03

Zachary Smith graduated with Web Development Cohort 57. I have always had a passion for building, fixing, and learning how things work. Eventually working my way into a maintenance technician role in automotive manufacturing allowed me to pursue these passions. But, when I was introduced to the idea of becoming a software developer, it was like a light bulb went off. This was the way to not only pursue my passions, but do it in a way that had all the other boxes checked that I was looking for in a

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00:05:28

Robert Parker - Web Development Cohort 57

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2022/11/03

Robert Parker graduated with Web Development Cohort 57. I have long enjoyed playing with and on computers. In high school I greatly enjoyed my BASIC programming class, and used that info to program my graphing calculator to run the quadratic equation for me. Never thought about how I could turn that into a career until many years later. After a decade of retail work, helping customers figure out what they want, and another decade working as a repair tech I decided to get into IT. Remembering my

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00:10:23

Ben Shelton - Web Development Cohort 57

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2022/11/03

Ben Shelton graduated with Web Development Cohort 57. Problem solving and technology have always caught my interest, and I've had a high aptitude for both. After spending years employing and honing those skills in customer-facing tech support for a software company, I decided that I wanted to explore a long-held curiosity with the development side and enrolled in Nashville Software School. What I found was a fast-paced environment that challenged me to put my collaborative, interpersonal, quick

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00:07:26

Haley Hickey - Web Development Cohort 57

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2022/11/03

Haley Hickey graduated with Web Development Cohort 57. Before beginning my journey at NSS, I was working for a nonprofit called, Raise the Roof Academy. I love helping others whether it is through missionary work or creating. When a friend introduced me to software development, I realized that the tech field would allow me to continue my love for helping others but in a more creative way

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