Stories from the Hackery

Jacob Martin graduated with full time Web Development Evening Cohort 19. Passionate about coffee and now about programming.

Christian Black graduated with full time Web Development Evening Cohort 19. I'm a software engineer learning to be ok with not knowing the right answer the first time. In my spare time, I read, run, and hang out with my family!

Brett Hughes graduated with full time Web Development Evening Cohort 19. I am a student of life, always looking to grow my knowledge of subjects I am passionate about. My first introduction to coding came from a friend who mentioned he was self-taught. Shocked that you could learn the basics for free online, I began my journey immediately. Getting laid off from an industry I was truly unhappy in w...

Kukkus Nishaya Maria Raj graduated with full time Web Development Evening Cohort 19. With a background in education and healthcare, I decided to swap textbooks for code and dive into the exciting world of software engineering. My globetrotting adventures to six different countries have given me a wealth of life experiences and a fresh perspective, while my experience working with others has honed...

Jeremiah King graduated with full time Web Development Evening Cohort 19. I am a father of a great toddler who may outprogram me in the next year or so, and a husband to a wonderful wife who is patient beyond measure. I am an MBA graduate with 21 years in healthcare and 10 years in management. I enjoy the outdoors, working on my house, and BBQ.

Erika Smith graduated with full time Software Engineering Cohort 1. My interest and passion for tech started at a very early age. I started playing with computers at the age of five. I love puzzles and problem solving, which is what attracted me to software development. I want to create software that has the ability to impact the lives of people.

Jake Price graduated with full time Software Engineering Cohort 1. Hobbyist programmer for several years while preparing to attend law school. Didn't go to law school. Decided to pursue my passion and take a chance on myself. Professional new-thing-learner.

Matthew Marotta graduated with full time Software Engineering Cohort 1.

Matthew Reuther graduated with full time Software Engineering Cohort 1. I am driven by the challenge of creating and problem-solving in technology and computers, and find satisfaction in building things from scratch. This drive led me to attend a web developer bootcamp at the Nashville Software School where I developed my skills as a front-end developer. After 5 years of experience in the industry...

Jack Siri graduated with full time Software Engineering Cohort 1. I developed a passion for technology at a young age by playing video games, building computers, and just being fascinated with electronics. Before my journey into Software Engineering I was previously a Competitive Gymnastics Coach and a Elite Powerlifter.

Shilpa Nair graduated with full time Software Engineering Cohort 1. After breaking barriers between business and IT as an IT Business Analyst for years, I have come full circle by returning to my roots in software development. Technology Agnostic. Quick Learner. Big Picture Thinker.

Travers Geoffray graduated with full time Software Engineering Cohort 1. Classically trained pianist. NSS trained software engineer. Both skills highlight my affinity for learning, ability to analyze complexity, and capacity to work through challenges and ambiguity under pressure.

Leah Plummer graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 59. I have always been a very knowledge hungry person and that has led me to software development for a professional career. I strive to be the best in everything I do. I have always loved technology, and after finishing college I knew I wanted to move in the direction of software development where I will never stop learning.

Renee Doll graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 59. I first started coding in the olden days of MySpace, where profiles were customizable with HTML. I loved the feeling even then of putting code on a page and watching it come to life, debugging and all. After completing a Master's and Bachelor's, I still felt I wasn't finished with my education and enrolled in Nashville Software School'...

Maria Q. Manansala graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 59. After years of working in military & government sectors, I decided to take on a new career. While active duty, my job required me to stay current with new technologies. In turn, that sparked my curiosity. Since then, my interest has grown & I took a coding course at Nashville Software School; starting my exciting journey into t...

Abigayle Jones graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 59. First and foremost, I am a storyteller. Whether it is through film or a user's website experience, I want to effectively communicate and inspire those who come into contact with my work. Throughout my three years at Middle Tennessee State University, I gained valuable experience in filmmaking such as live production on a student ne...

Reginald L Williams Jr. graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 59. I've always been interested in creating things with computers. I started with code in my teens editing HTML on my friends' Myspace accounts, building games in Flash Player. Fast forward to 2019, and I write my first line of code in September 2019 and actually really begin to like it. After doing some research, I taught mys...

Daniel Ohrin graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 59. I've always known I wanted to be a software developer. I started learning to design/develop websites on my own at the beginning of high school. In my senior year, I realized I wanted to pursue my passion of coding full time as a career. I applied to attend Nashville Software School and now I am one step closer to following my dream.

Jacob Thomas graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 59. Before making the decision to pursue a career in software development, I spent my entire adult life just looking for a role that I could be passionate about. After a lot of experience in other fields, and after years of circling the idea of working as a software engineer, I finally found myself an opportune time to study and make the...

Justin Sweeten graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 59. I am an enthusiastic junior developer who recently transitioned from a career in live entertainment. I developed a passion for computers and at an early age, and I am looking forward to furthering my journey into the world of technology. I have always needed to understand how things work and computer programming allows me to pursue...

Ryan Allred graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 59. After years of being a skilled laborer, I finally decided to embark on a new career path. I was led into software development by a great friend of mine who made a similar switch in careers. I soon discovered how exciting and rewarding the field of Software Development can be and decided it was the right path for me to pursue. In 2022...

Yelena Cox graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 59. I am a software developer who has recently made the transition from biomedical research compliance. I have enjoyed the creative and problem-solving aspects of code since a young age, when I would make websites for friends and users in online communities. I decided to pursue a career that would build on my longstanding interest in techn...

Sarah Beth Langley graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 59. Prior to joining Nashville Software School, I worked at my family's Ford dealership for ten years. A group of women software developers I befriended introduced me to technology in 2019, and I was fascinated. Coming from a fast-paced sales environment, I like the change of pace programming offers, as well as the opportunity Reac...

Jordan Cox graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 59. I have long enjoyed problem-solving. This attraction to problem-solving has manifested in a number of ways over the years: mathematics, philosophy, and now, coding. A passion for problem-solving led me to NSS after years of not feeling challenged at various jobs.

Brennan Wills graduated with Web Development Evening Cohort 18. Since attending college where I studied graphic design I've had the pleasure of working on many freelance projects while employed in the service industry. When I discovered NSS I saw an opportunity to take my skills to the next level and learn to build engaging, friendly, and dynamic applications. Even in the service industry creating...