Stories from the Hackery

Jonathan Woodard graduated with full time Web Development Cohort 58. I'm a self-motivated, team oriented, algorithmic thinker with a passion for learning, and a strength for working in a high pressure, fast-paced, environment.

Jason Carless graduated with part time Data Analytics Cohort 7. Originally from Michigan, I moved to Nashville 3 years ago trying to figure out what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. After trying out a few different paths, I have found myself to really enjoy breaking down and analyzing large sets of data and am excited how I can utilize everything I have learned in the future.

Steven Goolsby graduated with part time Data Analytics Cohort 7. An emerging data analyst making a transition as a real estate professional to the ever growing world of data. My time at NSS has been very humbling as I came to learn that what I thought I knew about data and analytics was only a very small percentage of what it takes to even start learning the trade. I have learned so much in my tim...

Rob Lunn graduated with part time Data Analytics Cohort 7. I am a Tennessee native and logistics professional of over 10 years who decided it was time for me to try something new. During my time at NSS, I have learned so much and met so many amazing people in the field. I can't wait to see what the future holds and am excited to begin my journey as a Data Analyst!

Sarah Missimer graduated with part time Data Analytics Cohort 7. I am a curious, collaborative, communicative marketing specialist turned data analyst. My passion for numbers became apparent when I told a colleague my favorite thing about marketing was "using the data to optimize campaigns." So, I decided to follow my passion. During my time at NSS, I have learned so much and truly admire all of m...

Krissy Lupton graduated with part time Data Analytics Cohort 7. My curiosity and passion for helping others have always driven me career-wise. I have spent the last 10 years working in the non-profit world, education, and healthcare. I began my career in social work and expanded my skills to Occupational Therapy. I am passionate about helping others reach their full potential despite the physical...

Kala McKinney graduated with part time Data Analytics Cohort 7. I have been in Nashville for 13 years. I have spent those years working in sales, management, finance, and program/project management across various fields. A common theme popped up in every role. I would somehow always gravitate towards projects and roles that required deep-diving data in order to make decisions. While my husband thi...

Hannah Solima graduated with part time Data Analytics Cohort 7. I have been fortunate to have been able to travel the world through my university study abroad opportunities. Through this travel, I have been fascinated by different cultures, architecture, and foods and enjoy researching the places I visit. My love for research and looking at various statistics about different areas of the world got...

Tim Yost graduated with part time Data Analytics Cohort 7. Data Analytically driven associate professional seeking a challenging career in an esteemed organization to grow professionally, while earning a good reputation with peers. Seeking a Data Analyst Position that will utilize skills and expertise while offering opportunities for advancement. Am willing to start from the ground up, pursue nece...

Tyler Long graduated with part time Data Analytics Cohort 7. I've always had trouble deciding what I want "to be" when I "grow up". The winding path has lead to a major in English literature, an early career in grant compliance, and opportunities to learn SQL. NSS has taught me the value of combining my current skills with opportunities in computer science. I look forward to starting as a Data Ana...

Andrew Case graduated with part time Data Analytics Cohort 7. Ever since I moved to Nashville five years ago, I have been enthralled in the world of non-profit life. I have worked in food kitchens, homeless shelters, and most recently an alcohol and drug recovery community. In each of these occupations, I have seen the accumulation of mass data of these populations, but not the organization and th...

Adrianne Austin graduated with part time Data Analytics Cohort 7. A data nerd..an actually Nashville Native(born and raised in Davidson Co) and proud Tennessee State Alumni. I am passionate about data analytics..particularly in healthcare because I enjoyed helping people. Since pursuing a career in medicine was not w/in my ministry, but since I have the ability to understand data, I want to pursue...

Christian Alsider graduated with part time Data Analytics Cohort 7. Healthcare professional with 20 years’ experience throughout the revenue cycle, whose need to understand the root of issues lead to a love of all things data and a desire to work smarter not harder to get to those results.

Kevin Mackey graduated with part time Data Analytics Cohort 7. Previously a healthcare professional, I have always wanted to make a positive impact on others through my work. My new found fascination for programming and data analytics will finally allow me to use my skills to make that impact!

Daniel Hills graduated with part time Data Analytics Cohort 7. A healthcare professional turned Data Analyst. Turned from making medications and helping on site, to helping behind the scenes making data grow and explaining its importance. I am an individual dedicated to life long learning and developing my skills however possible!

Rebecca Wolfe graduated with part time Data Analytics Cohort 7. You’re often told as a kid that you should pursue a career in whichever class is your favorite. My favorite classes were lunch and math. After spending seven years as a dietitian, I decided it was time to give math a try. At NSS, I’ve been sufficiently challenged and reminded of my love for learning. As a pediatric outpatient dietitia...

Preston Spencer graduated with part time Data Analytics Cohort 7. I am an analytic and logic-driven problem solver and project manager with more than 10 years of experience across public health, hospital operations, and journalism fields. My interest in data analytics and its potential for delivering insights to drive and unlock business growth has led me to learn SQL, Python, and advanced Excel t...

Drew Carless graduated with part time Data Analytics Cohort 7. Data analyst with a diverse professional background. From the finance world to executive search and finally settling in the technology space, I found the one thing in common that I was passionate about in all industries; problem solving. I knew data analytics was the path I wanted, but getting there was my biggest struggle. Through NSS...

Tara Clark graduated with part time Data Analytics Cohort 7. I'm a Nashville native with a background in event production and restaurant management. My transition into Data Analytics comes from life long love of list making and needing to find patterns in information. NSS has been one of the best experiences of my life, because I've truly become part of such a great community of support. I look fo...

Jacob Morgan graduated with part time Data Analytics Cohort 7. My first foray into data analytics was all to prove a point. I kept a journal of inbound calls over a period of time. I compiled it into a presentation and asserted that the amount of time spent on the phone as a result of an inbound call was affecting productivity. It was mundane and boring, but I liked it. At the time, I had no idea...

Morgan Hines graduated with full time Data Analytics Cohort 8. After working in various professional fields, I made the decision to hone in on my passion for working with data. This led to my career shift to data analytics. I have always had an interest in statistics and data analysis, but my affection has only magnified after seeing all the data that was produced during the pandemic. I am looking...

Dhanashree Joshi graduated with full time Data Analytics Cohort 8. Physical Therapist, mom, data analyst.

Kevin Zavala graduated with full time Data Analytics Cohort 8. Lover of all things entomological, software, and cinema.

Rainwater Morehead graduated with full time Data Analytics Cohort 8. Rain has been in technical and data-driven spaces for most of her life, starting with working on the back end of her public school's television production and moving through a study of mathematics at her undergraduate university that stemmed from the question "How does this answer the questions being asked around us?" Even when s...

Steph Miller graduated with full time Data Analytics Cohort 8. I have worked in a few different fields but in all of my jobs, I have always been most excited about data and numbers. The things that will make me a successful data analyst are that I am able to visualize many parts of a project and am a creative problem solver.