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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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00:09:33

Chris Meffley - Web Development Cohort 14

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2022/01/11

Chris Meffley graduated with part time Web Development Evening Cohort 14. After over a decade in the animal care field, I was looking for a new challenge and Software Development grabbed hold of me and I never looked back. I discovered many similarities between my old career and new one, including: problem solving, efficient communication, adaptability and passion. I have enjoyed the highs and learned from the lows and look forward to diving deeper into my new and exciting vocation. If I’m not in

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00:05:08

Hunter Juneau - Web Development Cohort 14

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2022/01/11

Hunter Juneau graduated with part time Web Development Evening Cohort 14. I began my journey at Nashville Software School having only dabbled in programming before. What NSS did was teach me hope to learn, which has become an instrumental part of this field. Now web development has become something I am passionate about. What drives me is knowing that the code that I write can change lives and progress the world.

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00:06:49

Alicia Lott - Web Development Cohort 50

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2022/01/11

Alicia Lott graduated with Web Development Cohort 50. Nurse gone developer. Lover of plants, dogs, and new things. I thrive on creating organization from chaos.

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00:11:18

Trey Shanks - Web Development Cohort 50

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2022/01/07

Trey Shanks graduated with Web Development Cohort 50. I like writing. Code, fiction, poetry, I'm always writing.

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00:10:36

Cassie Tesauro - Web Development Cohort 50

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2022/01/07

Cassie Tesauro graduated with Web Development Cohort 50. I'm a teacher-turned-developer born and raised in Nashville. When I'm not coding, I'm most likely playing video games, reading, or cooking something that will turn out inedible. NSS has been an incredible experience and I look forward to new challenges ahead. If you need it, I'll learn it!

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00:07:58

Alexander Schroyer - Web Development Cohort 50

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2022/01/07

Alexander Schroyer graduated with Web Development Cohort 50. I've loved tinkering with computers and figuring out how things worked since I got my first blue iMac back in 1997. After years of looking into programming, I finally joined a three week jumpstart course at Nashville Software School and fell in love. I can't wait to dive head first into this new career path.

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00:06:53

Stefan Borghesani - Web Development Cohort 50

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2022/01/07

Stefan Borghesani graduated with Web Development Cohort 50. I have worn many hats in my past careers; purchasing and inventory management, supervising, short-order cook, and delivery driver just to name a few. If there is one thing that has permeated through all these jobs, it is the technology I used to support me in these roles. Software development has endless possibilities, and is as rewarding as it is challenging. I am excited to continue my journey as a programmer and a student - because if

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00:04:55

Blake Rhoden - Web Development Cohort 50

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2022/01/07

Blake Rhoden graduated with Web Development Cohort 50. I've been living in Nashville for most of my life and I'm excited to begin my career here as well.

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00:07:27

Myriam Chevalier - Web Development Cohort 50

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2022/01/07

Myriam Chevalier graduated with Web Development Cohort 50. Montreal to Nashville || Software Developer || Bug Crusher || Cohort Cheerleader || Blues Dancer

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00:04:03

Josh Pulley - Web Development Cohort 50

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2022/01/07

Josh Pulley graduated with Web Development Cohort 50. During my time as a teacher I was surrounded by people who were eager to learn. I was inspired to pursue learning software development in the 6th grade. Finally, I decided to pick up what I thought to be a lost dream. When we were at the hospital where my wife was giving birth to our first child I began to learn how to write in the SWIFT language. I ate up everything related to software and web development. So much so that I decided to make a

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00:07:16

Alex Woodall - Web Development Cohort 50

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2022/01/07

Alex Woodall graduated with Web Development Cohort 50. I am currently in a Software Developer apprenticeship at Nashville Software School and have been a Psychological Operations Specialist in the United States Army for over 10 years. I also create weekly content for YouTube, Twitter, and Twitch for 40,000+ people. My diverse life experiences have led me to meeting many great people in the software development world. Seeing the problem solving and creativity their work involved first hand inspired

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00:03:41

Brandon De León - Web Development Cohort 50

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2022/01/07

Brandon De León graduated with Web Development Cohort 50. I'm a person who loves the outdoors and coding. I took a class on PL/SQL back in college and it was my first exposure into programming. I took a leap of faith and joined NSS and it was the best decision I ever made.

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00:06:45

Keith Parks - Web Development Cohort 50

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2022/01/07

Keith Parks graduated with Web Development Cohort 50. Before NSS, I was in the supply chains & logistics fields. My background was in business and I spent a couple years as an operations manager/supervisor for a couple of e-commerce businesses, including handling supply for Apple. I've been very thankful for the opportunity that NSS provided me. The thing I've enjoyed the most is continually learning something, no matter how small. It's cool to see how far I've progressed in such a short time

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00:07:06

Daniel Armstrong - Web Development Cohort 50

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2022/01/07

Daniel Armstrong graduated with Web Development Cohort 50. I am a native of Nashville, Tennessee with a passion for tech, scuba diving and extreme sports. I also enjoy watching hockey and doing just about any outdoor activity. I tend to be a Maximizer, hyper-focused on a project until it is adequately next level.

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00:05:49

Wade Bradford - Web Development Cohort 50

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2022/01/07

Wade Bradford graduated with Web Development Cohort 50. My background is in Operational Management. I am passionate about Company Culture, Servant Leadership, and Tech! My dream is to find a company who also values these things and progress with them.

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00:08:33

Ben Gregory - Web Development Cohort 50

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2022/01/07

Ben Gregory graduated with Web Development Cohort 50. I have always found new ways to explore, create and communicate with computers. They're the most powerful, perplexing tools we have and I am lucky I get to learn something new about them every day. After an already diverse career I am pursuing new avenues, and I am excited to apply my newfound skill set.

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00:07:32

Erin Truman - Web Development Cohort 50

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2022/01/07

Erin Truman graduated with Web Development Cohort 50. Before becoming a software developer, I was a Montessori teacher as well as a graphic designer. I love solving problems, using my creativity, and working with a great team. Let me be a part of yours!

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00:03:45

Justin Crippen - Web Development Cohort 50

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2022/01/07

Justin Crippen graduated with Web Development Cohort 50. NO, you can't pet my dogs!

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00:07:34

Austin Ward - Data Analytics Cohort 5

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2022/01/06

Austin Ward graduated with part-time Data Analytics Cohort 5. With experience ranging from counseling in multiple settings, sales, project-based work building health insurance networks for big names including Medicaid, and currently sales operations, Austin brings an eye for the big picture, a mind for how to paint it, and a steady hand to brush it to life. He earned a Master of Science degree in counseling but left the traditional application in order to make an even bigger impact by transferring

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00:04:49

Austin Peay - Data Analytics Cohort 5

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2022/01/06

Austin Peay graduated with part-time Data Analytics Cohort 5. After undergrad, Austin was unsure of what his next steps in life were. Knowing he loved to look at sports data, Austin fumbled upon this NSS program and never looked back.

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