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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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00:14:31

Dani Crosby - Web Development Cohort 53

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2022/06/23

Dani Crosby graduated with Web Development Cohort 53.

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00:06:32

Riley Phillips - Web Development Cohort 54

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2022/06/23

Riley Phillips graduated with Web Development Cohort 54. I am a software developer that recently made the transition from video production & CNC programming. With a longstanding interest for technology and design, as well as continued learning and problem solving, I decided to pursue a career that I felt would be a better fit for personal and educational growth.

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00:07:30

Will Wardrop - Web Development Cohort 54

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2022/06/23

Will Wardrop graduated with Web Development Cohort 54. I am a former commercial real estate analyst turned developer with a zeal for working with and visualizing locational data. I love to speak with people about code and am a firm believer that explaining a concept is the best way to learn it. I look forward to interacting with enthusiastic coworkers as I work towards my goal of building software that helps people make better sense of the world around them.

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00:09:41

Van Nguyen - Web Development Cohort 54

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2022/06/23

Van Nguyen graduated with Web Development Cohort 54. Being a former Electric & Electronics Engineer, I had a good foundation for technical knowledge and technology. I have an analytic and logical mindset. After I came to the United States in 2018, I enjoyed the time I worked for Publix and Cambridge which helped me a lot to improve my language skills. When a colleague introduced me to Nashville Software School, I did research about bootcamps and the career paths that they could take me in. Software

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00:06:28

Randall Thomas - Web Development Cohort 54

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2022/06/23

Randall Thomas graduated with Web Development Cohort 54. Growing up as a musician and producer, I have been working with complicated software for years as a necessity. That necessity grew into a curiosity, and then a passion. My love for finding out what makes things tick, abstract thinking, and connecting dots have brought me to software development where I can apply even more of my creative, technical, and analytical skills.

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00:13:56

Erich Hils - Web Development Cohort 54

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2022/06/23

Erich Hils graduated with Web Development Cohort 54. Hey, I’m Erich. In my life before NSS, I worked as a a museum educator, a community art teacher, a cook in a kitchen, a potter, a musician, and many other occupations. I have found that a breadth of experience in a variety of fields has provided my with a unique and creativity-based perspective from which to approach the art of software development. Outside of code, I like going new places, learning new things, meeting new people, and making

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00:05:10

Gregory Haney - Web Development Cohort 54

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2022/06/23

Gregory Haney graduated with Web Development Cohort 54. I've worked in technology my entire life. I started with a long career in the Air Force as a cyberspace operations officer, followed by various roles in security for defense contractors and state government. In my most recent job, I was a technical trainer. One common thread in all my positions has been the desire and need to inject automation everywhere I could, which drove me to learn basic scripting and coding on my own. I fell in love with

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00:04:38

Ollie Lichtenstein - Web Development Cohort 54

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2022/06/23

Ollie Lichtenstein graduated with Web Development Cohort 54. I have always had a passion for math and solving problems, specifically the ones that challenged me and felt particularly rewarding after successfully completing them. After graduating from College studying Business, I decided it was more important to find a career that allows me to use the skills that I am most passionate about. Software development has been the best direction for me to go forward given my strong ambition to solve

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00:07:55

Kevin Caruso - Web Development Cohort 54

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2022/06/23

Kevin Caruso graduated with Web Development Cohort 54. I've always been fascinated by how far technology as advanced in just my lifetime alone and it excites me thinking about what I’ll get to see further into my lifetime. Having the opportunity to actually help design and build software that contributes to that forward growth is something I know I’ve always been interested in. I did some self study through various online learning platforms throughout the years, but always felt like I wanted a more

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00:05:40

Henry House - Web Development Cohort 54

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2022/06/23

Henry House graduated with Web Development Cohort 54. I have always liked tech-related things be it hardware or software. I would be producing music for an artist and often find that I was more interested in the recording software than the song. That curiosity eventually led me to enroll in Nashville Software School!

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00:09:45

Chelsea Harris-Washington - Web Development Cohort 54

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2022/06/23

Chelsea Harris-Washington graduated with Web Development Cohort 54. I am a dedicated learner currently pursuing software engineering and enjoying every bit of it.

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00:05:51

Katie Dawkins - Web Development Cohort 54

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2022/06/23

Katie Dawkins graduated with Web Development Cohort 54. After 8 years as a personal trainer, I decided it was time to pursue a new career path. In my years of coaching groups & individuals, I’ve cultivated my passion for teaching, leading groups, working with people, & learning new things. I love diving deep into the details of how things work, & enjoy finding ways to creatively solve problems with others. Software Development has been a great fit for me as it’s a field that requires continued

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00:07:10

David Clark - Web Development Cohort 54

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2022/06/23

David Clark graduated with Web Development Cohort 54. Former attorney, now full stack software engineer in Nashville, TN. Originally from Oak Ridge, TN.

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00:08:32

Christian Haggerty - Web Development Cohort 54

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2022/06/23

Christian Haggerty graduated with Web Development Cohort 54. Audio Engineer turned software developer. I have been dedicated to the world of audio and event production for the last decade. As much as I love it, after years of the grind, mainly working nights and weekends. I felt the need to make a shift into a career that can stimulate my creative technical mind and provide more work / life balance. Im excited to adapt my creativity, intricate problem-solving, love of constantly evolving

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00:05:56

Mary Beth Hunter - Web Development Cohort E16

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2022/06/23

Mary Beth Hunter graduated with Web Development Cohort E16. Before beginning my journey at Nashville Software School in web development, I was working as a Distance Learning Technician for the University of Mississippi. This role allowed me to bridge the gap between my love of learning in higher education and technology. These industries are as intertwined as ever with the global pandemic, and this past year has allowed us to adapt to and grow with the challenges presented to distance learning and

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00:08:16

Harika Suvak - Web Development Cohort E16

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2022/06/23

Harika Suvak graduated with Web Development Cohort E16. I got an opportunity to venture into Web Development through NSS. Hoping this will open new doors! In my free time, you will find me watching movies, and dancing to some hit Bollywood music!

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00:14:03

Craig Wellspring - Web Development Cohort E16

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2022/06/23

Craig Wellspring graduated with Web Development Cohort E16. I’ve been coding since I discovered game modding as a young teenager. I worked in kitchens for most of my early life but software development has always been my passion.

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00:11:33

David Vareba - Web Development Cohort E16

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2022/06/23

David Vareba graduated with Web Development Cohort E16.

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00:05:58

Gabriel Smith - Web Development Cohort E16

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2022/06/23

Gabriel Smith graduated with Web Development Cohort E16. Aiming to use my acquired academic knowledge, professional skills, teamwork, and creative thinking to successfully add value to at your company.

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00:06:19

Albert Chittaphong - Web Development Cohort E16

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2022/06/23

Albert Chittaphong graduated with Web Development Cohort E16.

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