Stories from the Hackery

Alex Levy graduated with Web Development Cohort 55. I have always been addicted to learning. My favorite moments growing up were getting lost in Wikipedia articles, falling down the infinite rabbit hole of citations and references. This manifested as an obsession with all things electronic; I was attracted to the layers of knowledge and innovation that went into these products. In college I chose...

Lee Jennings graduated with Web Development Cohort 55. After working in the different fields of education and draft beer system maintenance I decided to make the jump into software development. I greatly enjoy solving problems every day and working as part of a team. After teaching myself some coding basics and completing the Nashville Software School Jumpstart program I decided to enroll in NSS....

Punam Ahire graduated with Web Development Cohort 55. I’m a software developer and a loving mother of two girls. Software development has always been my passion as it provides a way for continued learning. It enables me to apply my problem solving skills to build something productive and valuable. I have worked as a software developer in the past from 2007 to 2013. As a former developer and a moth...

Siprachanh Chanthaphaychith graduated with Web Development Cohort 55. I am a software developer, recently transitioned legal professional, with command in investigative cyber intelligence and strategic risk analyses of company cybersecurity business posture and appetite. My conflict resolution skills are maximizable in the information technology space. I have experience and preparatory education i...

Karla Nichols graduated with Web Development Cohort 55. After years of working as a senior Cosmetologist I decided to take the leap into a new career path. I have always had a knack for figuring out how things work and using that knowledge to find new ways to solve problems. Software Development was the perfect direction for me to go with my problem solving abilities, team driven leadership skills...

Rushay Hays graduated with Web Development Cohort 55. I am a professional at working harder and now I'm learning to work smarter. I spent some time re-evaluating my place in the market and what I could do to reach my personal goals and realized that transitioning into software development would make better use of my abilities and allow me to offer more to others.

Nathan Traczewski graduated with Web Development Cohort 55. Hockey Player, Disc Golfer, Drummer, CPA and now Software Developer, Nathan is known for his big drives and bigger heart.

Olivia Lind graduated with Web Development Cohort 55. I’m a Nashville native, software developer, and former legal assistant. From 2017 to 2020, I co-hosted Something's Not Right, winner of the 2018 Reader's Poll for Best Podcast in the Nashville Scene's "Best of Nashville" issue. In 2019, I launched an investigative true crime podcast, Flatrock. I’ve always maintained a passion for exercising the...

Christopher Larsen graduated with Web Development Cohort 55. Software developer. Artist. Welder. My career has changed a bit over time, but one thing has remained consistent: I create things. I've always had an interest in technology but, before Nashville Software School, I did not have the means to pursue it. Analytical-minded, I look forward to growing as a junior software developer.

Megan Grim graduated with Data Analytics Cohort 6. Results-focused, professional with strength in data collection, documentation, and time management seeking to transition from a career in healthcare to Data Analytics. Proven history of fostering family-oriented work environment which hinges on 3 pillars of care to consider company, employee, and patient while meeting team, individual, and managem...

Phil George graduated with Data Analytics Cohort 6. I enjoyed analyzing data in my engineering positions so much that I've decided to turn my favorite part into a career. My background is in manufacturing and project based quality control, working with large datasets to trend product performance and build reports.

Luke Allen graduated with Web Development Cohort E16.

Nathan Martin graduated with Data Analytics Cohort 6. I'm Nathan Martin and I'm a passionate analyst ready to hit the Nashville scene for all it has to offer in the tech world.

Iulia Goike graduated with Data Analytics Cohort 6. For the past 5 years I've been working as a date analyst in healthcare field, with the focus on automating day to day activities in hospital systems. I’m really excited to expand and improve my analytical skills and start this new chapter.

Scott Schriver graduated with Data Analytics Cohort 6. Engineer and Data Analyst. I've worked in both the Mechanical and Civil Engineering fields. But I've always had an interest in statistics and programming. Looking forward to working on exciting projects with plethora new analytic tools!

Lance Roller graduated with Data Analytics Cohort 6. I'm an enthusiastic, detail oriented, and interpersonal project manager with 7+ years of healthcare and research experience, looking to transition into data analytics. I'm eager to apply my new skills along with my current education to tell stories and solve problems with the use of data.

Maggie DeCampo graduated with Data Analytics Cohort 6. My interest and skills in data-based decision making have been built over a 12-year career in analytics. I have a passion for transforming business questions into insights, and insights in actionable decisions. I believe strongly in continuous improvement of my data skills, and enrolling in NSS has been an essential step in that journey.

Rob Schulteis graduated with Data Analytics Cohort 6. When it comes to trouble-shooting and managing complex projects, I would have to say that I am your problem-solver. Not only am I continuously motivated to pursue my educational focus and excellence, but I am also captivated by the management of complex projects I have witnessed in my education. My current technical knowledge is steadily growin...

Jasmine Drumright graduated with Data Analytics Cohort 6. For two years I worked in museums for my hometown in Canada before moving to Tennessee in 2019. With the onset of Covid and limited museum opportunities, I pivoted to the insurance industry through a data entry role. My interest in data grew and I wanted to know what happened beyond the entry process, namely how data is used to solve proble...

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 an...

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.

Kate Hartley graduated with Data Analytics Cohort 6.

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 succ...

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 real...

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.