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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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00:07:18

Heather Botting - Data Analytics Cohort 6

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2022/06/27

Heather Botting graduated with Data Analytics Cohort 6. I double majored in English and economics because I couldn’t decide which subject I liked more: English or math. I’m a content creator with a passion for numbers and data; a wife and dog mom; and an enthusiastic cyclist, mountain biker, and ultra-marathoner. I live by to-do lists, love helping people learn, and can’t wait to enter the data analytics field.

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00:06:03

Patrick Cunningham - Data Analytics Cohort 6

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2022/06/27

Patrick Cunningham graduated with Data Analytics Cohort 6. Taught English abroad in mainland China for 2 years then worked with Vanderbilt Police Department for 6 years. I am proficient in Mandarin Chinese and enjoy a challenge.

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00:05:40

Kate Hartley - Data Analytics Cohort 6

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2022/06/27

Kate Hartley graduated with Data Analytics Cohort 6.

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00:06:47

Jason Thompson - Data Analytics Cohort 6

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2022/06/27

Jason Thompson graduated with Data Analytics Cohort 6. Logical Data Analyst with a passion for extracting statements and facts from raw data and turning them into useful information. Experience producing intelligence to enhance business planning and operations. Activates strong analytical skills to investigate trends in large amounts of data and formulate conclusions based on findings. Highly successful at leveraging data trends and patterns.

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00:09:31

Taylor Stephenson - Web Development Cohort 54

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2022/06/23

Taylor Stephenson graduated with Web Development Cohort 54. Prior to beginning my journey in software development, I was working as Business Sales Consultant in the telecommunications field. I enjoyed the opportunity that telecommunications gave me to meet new people and solve complex problems while working in a team environment. I was introduced to software development by a family member and realized that the tech field would allow me to continue to utilize those skills, while also allowing me to

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00:07:29

Russell Call - Web Development Cohort 54

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2022/06/23

Russell Call graduated with Web Development Cohort 54. Husband and father of five children. I am transitioning into software development, after serving 20 years in the United States Army. I look forward to facing and growing from all challenges and opportunities this new career field presents to me.

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00:06:56

Ari Daron - Web Development Cohort 54

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2022/06/23

Ari Daron graduated with Web Development Cohort 54. As an athlete I've been a team player my entire life. I love collaborating with others to reach a common goal and being challenged to reach my full potential. Software development allows me to do both and truly put my energy into something that has become a passion.

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00:06:12

Mac McMorries - Web Development Cohort 54

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2022/06/23

Mac McMorries graduated with Web Development Cohort 54. Husband, father, Army Combat Infantry Veteran. Meeting new people and experiencing new cultures is my jam. Things I love most about coding? Oh, let me count the ways: The camaraderie, the joy you feel when you solve a problem, the fact that there is and will forever be something to learn and innovate, just to name my top three.

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00:06:30

Adam Donaghy - Web Development Cohort 54

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2022/06/23

Adam Donaghy graduated with Web Development Cohort 54. Prior to becoming a software developer, I worked full time in distillation and brewing. Like software development, these careers rely on an attention to detail and ensuring all processes are accounted for in order to ensure everything works together seamlessly. I had been interested in software development since dipping my toes in basic website design during internships in college. I enjoy using both my creativity and problem solving skills to

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00:06:36

Lauden Eller - Web Development Cohort 54

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2022/06/23

Lauden Eller graduated with Web Development Cohort 54. As a private chef, I spent 14 years building my career on the foundations of sustainable agriculture and social justice. I was raised in rural Alaska where instead of being educated I learned how to cook and tend a small-scale farm and with that learned ethos I always fed my clients the highest quality, most sustainable food possible. In 2019, I was looking for a way to migrate into the public sector and these interests led me towards the

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00:07:29

Jajuan Jones - Web Development Cohort 54

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2022/06/23

Jajuan Jones graduated with Web Development Cohort 54. My journey in tech started due to my passion for gaming. Besides making music, it's my greatest pastime. Somehow someway I found my way from building my own pc and being deeply involved in the hardware side of technology, to the software side. Oh, how times can change...

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00:05:52

Jake Brooks - Web Development Cohort 54

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2022/06/23

Jake Brooks graduated with Web Development Cohort 54. I have always been a rather creative individual and ever since I first took an intro to gaming class in high school I knew coding was the perfect outlet for my creativity and problem solving skills to thrive. In late 2021 I enrolled into Nashville Software School which has provided me the technical skills needed for this pursuit.

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00:07:14

Laura Beth Maddox - Web Development Cohort 54

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2022/06/23

Laura Beth Maddox graduated with Web Development Cohort 54. Before I started my journey in software development, I was working as a floater/runner at a title company while also getting my associates degree in General Studies. I am grateful to have had the experience at that job because it allowed me to better my attention to detail and my social skills. When a family member introduced me to NSS, it interested me because I have always had a love for technology and I realized this field would allow

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00:07:10

Destiny Frith - Web Development Cohort 54

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2022/06/23

Destiny Frith graduated with Web Development Cohort 54. After working as a barista and professional shopper for several years, I wanted to branch out and try something different. I craved something new that would challenge me and allow me to combine my passion and creativity with a technical skill would be valuable throughout the course of my career. I started researching and asking friends for recommendations and everything led me to software development. Being in Nashville, I heard nothing but

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00:08:03

Noah Taggart - Web Development Cohort 54

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2022/06/23

Noah Taggart graduated with Web Development Cohort 54. Growing up, much to my parents chagrin, I was a tinkerer. I would find electronics around the house and disassemble/reassemble them. Sometimes, even successfully! This evolved into working more with software after I built my first pc sometime in middle school. Even though I had never been a technology professional, I always tried to keep up with it. I would always be looking for the best software I could use to help my students. After working

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00:04:15

Hilary Shaner - Web Development Cohort 54

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2022/06/23

Hilary Shaner graduated with Web Development Cohort 54. After working as a Zoo Keeper for several years I decided to pursue a new career in Web Development. Last year I attended Nashville Software School's three week Jumpstart course. It proved that not only could I learn to code, but I enjoyed it too. I quickly applied for the full time bootcamp that started in January and now I am busy learning about both the client side and server side. I will graduate in June and I am so excited to start my

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00:04:43

Stevie Hollander - Web Development Cohort 54

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2022/06/23

Stevie Hollander graduated with Web Development Cohort 54. I am a creative and passionate software developer who recently transitioned from working in high-end retail. With a longstanding interest in technology and design, my pursuit of software development has scratched the itch I've have to create and problem-solve in a realm I feel personally connected to technology.

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00:06:26

Jaimie Hart - Web Development Cohort 54

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2022/06/23

Jaimie Hart graduated with Web Development Cohort 54. I'm passionate about problem solving and adding a creative flare to everything I do - and that's why I'm an experienced software developer and student at Nashville Software School. I've been a radio DJ for 13 years and I've been doing independent web design with WordPress and SEO content writing for the last 5 years. I'm excited to take my technical skills to the next level!

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00:07:54

Zach Dugger - Web Development Cohort 54

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2022/06/23

Zach Dugger graduated with Web Development Cohort 54. I am a software developer with a diverse professional history. Across the many industries I have experienced, I find problem solving to be a consistently rewarding challenge. Software Development affords endless problems that need solutions and I look forward to contributing my perspective.

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00:07:20

Airris Williams - Web Development Cohort 54

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2022/06/23

Airris Williams graduated with Web Development Cohort 54. I am a Software Developer who recently transitioned from a career in Law Enforcement. My interest in technology was sparked from a prison program at San Quentin State Prison that taught inmates how to code. I believe programs like these are a great asset to rehabilitating inmates and society as a whole. I decided to learn software development for myself. Software development allows me to continuously learn, while giving me the opportunity to

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