Stories from the Hackery

Christopher Abbondandelo graduated with Web Development Evening Cohort 18. Through my experience helping to market SaaS products, I was constantly wondering how they actually worked. To better communicate the value of the software, I had to gain hands on technical experience and decided to enroll in NSS. I am thankful for my sales experience, but I am way more excited to be on the 'building' side...

Marc Giguere graduated with Web Development Evening Cohort 18. Marc Giguere (25 June 1903 – 21 January 1950), better known by his pen name George Orwell, was an English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic.[1] His work is characterised by lucid prose, social criticism, opposition to totalitarianism, and support of democratic socialism.[2]

Nathan Blackman graduated with Web Development Evening Cohort 18. Programming since high school, finally certified and ready to enter the field after years after 5 years of and honing my skills in the back ground! Getting married in July 2023.

Giovanni Barajas graduated with Web Development Evening Cohort 18. Fresh to software development, experienced in the workforce and life. Eager to apply all of my different work experience to the Dev field!

Brandon Herbison graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 58. I am a Medical Assistant turned Software Engineer. A lifelong passion for technology and problem solving has led me to software development. I am excited to to begin a rewarding in tech and can't wait to see what the future holds!

Sarah Maginnis graduated with Web Development Evening Cohort 18. I've lived a thousand lives, and dreamed a thousand dreams, first as an immigration attorney, then as a law librarian, and now as a software developer. My goal is to leverage my prior experience as a law librarian and my passion for solving problems with technology into a successful career as a software developer. I have a passion fo...

Sefora Rodriguez graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 58. git add SeforaFile git commit -m Full-Stack Software Developer

Adam Chance graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 58. I am a software developer that transitioned from 5 years of consumer sales to development. Technology has always been something I've been interested and fascinated by and now love as a skill set.

Nathenial Buckley graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 58. Prior to tech I was medic in the Army, forced to medically retire I now spend may days diving into the wormhole that is coding.

Justin Dority graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 58. I'm a former IT Audit Consultant turned Software Developer and I'm thrilled to be making this career switch as I'm discovering that programming can be a lot of fun. Who knew? Outside of coding you can probably find me at the local pinball spot.

Ameena Mashaikh graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 58. My name is Ameena Mashaikh and I am a software developer with experience in Javascript, React, Python, and Django!

Kelly Francoeur graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 58. I dig code. I dig hair. And I dig my dog.

John 'Adam' Featherston graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 58. Before becoming a software developer, I worked as a band director. I became a software developer for the opportunity in growing professionally and personally. I am a husband to by beautiful wife and a daddy to my two girls.

Nora Szeto graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 58. Having completed 20 years of schooling, these last 6 months have been my favorite! I have loved getting to collaborate with my classmates who all bring unique perspectives to projects. I look forward to continuing to grow alongside future coworkers!

Scott Parks graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 58. Father | Husband | Software Developer | Veteran

Nicholas Casale graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 58. Before my journey into software development, I had a passion for hockey, I have played on many different teams throughout my life. Now I am using those teamwork skills in the world of software development.

Amanda De Leon graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 58. I'm a software developer and an artist. I have a degree in drawing and painting and love to find new ways to mingle the logic of tech and the creativity of art.

Carly Doppelheuer graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 58. Adventurous engineer who loves to learn, fail fast, and build together with a team - I was drawn to programming through a love for math, language, and creativity. I took the leap toward a computational yet creative career and haven’t looked back since!

Jeremy Myers graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 58. I moved to Nashville in 2005 in pursuit of opportunity (working in Management) and education (Biomedical Sciences). After years of self discovery I decided to step into the Tech World and NSS has been the best choice for expanding my technical knowledge base and horizons. My goal in life is to contribute to positivity wherever negati...

Russ Pelton graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 58. Friends have described me as 'A renaissance man with approximate knowledge of many things.' I've held a wide variety of jobs all over the southeast and love learning new trivia and skills. Born and raised in Buffalo (Bills by a Billion!)

Nathan Malone graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 58. From a young age, I found myself drawn to learning about anything computer or technology related. Through NSS, I've realized that combining my loves of tech, learning and problem solving would lead me into a new career as a software developer.

Faith Cox graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 58. Being a software developer allows me to find pragmatic solutions while allowing my creativity to flourish. I will forever be a student at heart, and I look forward to combining my previous and newfound skillsets into my place in the world of web development.

Lorin Jones graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 58. I came here to code and chew bubble gum, and I'm all out of bubble gum.

Shane Standifur graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 58. Nashville Native. MTSU Music Business Alumni. Becoming a software developer has given me that same experience of being a musician, like creating things and collaborating with people, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to start this new career!

Gracie Parce graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 58. I came to software development from a career in the music industry. I've loved getting to use my brain in a new, creative way and I'm looking forward to making a career out of it!