Stories from the Hackery

Rachel Kocheran graduated with full time Data Analytics Cohort 8. Solving problems is one of my favorite things to do. From daily challenges to long-term projects, SQL scripting to database diving, the more complex, the better. My current work experience involves childcare services and retail, and I am excited to now invest in the Data Analysis industry. With a natural penchant for creative soluti...

Matthew Nicklaw graduated with full time Data Analytics Cohort 8. Data Analyst. Statistician. TV Writer. Golf Fanatic. Dad.

Lewis Garvin graduated with full time Data Analytics Cohort 8.

Kogan Scherer graduated with full time Data Analytics Cohort 8. Transitioning from a decade plus career in the hospitality industry as a chef into a technical role. My passion for data and statistics has led me to pursue my second career as a data analyst.

Cheyenne North graduated with full time Data Analytics Cohort 8. Throughout my life, I've approached every challenge with enthusiasm, creativity, and a ceaseless desire to achieve success. This passion and drive have paved the way to countless opportunities, unique experiences, and exceptional relationships both personally and professionally.

Kirk Golliher graduated with full time Data Analytics Cohort 8. For the past five years, I've been a college minister at MTSU and also the University of Oregon. I'm currently building a foundational skill set for a career as a Data Analyst because of my passion for helping others make informed decisions. I also have a background in accounting which has helped develop this skill set even further. I...

AnnaGrace Petty graduated with full time Data Analytics Cohort 8. I have always been passionate about problem solving, more so if my problem solving helps others. Data Analytics truly combines my passion of working with real world data and my love for helping others. It allows me to help others reach their own goals, as well as my own personal goal. My goal is to always continue to grow and improv...

Wilson Bell graduated with Web Development Cohort 57. I had no prior experience with coding prior to having NSS recommended to me by friends that thought I would do well at it. One of the main things that drew me to the program was growing up doing a lot of mechanical work on my family's farm and always enjoying the trial and error process of diagnosing and solving a problem or making something wo...

Seth Lewis graduated with Web Development Cohort 57. When I was 9, I discovered a platform called Scratch that sparked my love for programming. But it wasn't until my cousin told me about NSS that I thought I could realistically make it a profession. After 4 years in the food industry, I knew I wanted something more. Since embarking on my software development journey, NSS has taught me many valuab...

Evan Mitchell graduated with Web Development Cohort 57. My interest in programming was sparked when I had to take a couple of computer science courses as part of my degree. I really enjoyed using programming languages to solve problems and build applications from scratch. From my experience in these courses, I decided that I wanted to pursue a career in tech. I felt that I had just scratched the s...

Joe Maifeld graduated with Web Development Cohort 57. After spending over ten years working professionally in the culinary field I felt the desire to pursue career change. For the longest time it felt like breaking into the developer field was inaccessible. I spent so long researching different paths to the role I wanted and finally found NSS after multiple recommendations and haven't looked back....

Zachary Smith graduated with Web Development Cohort 57. I have always had a passion for building, fixing, and learning how things work. Eventually working my way into a maintenance technician role in automotive manufacturing allowed me to pursue these passions. But, when I was introduced to the idea of becoming a software developer, it was like a light bulb went off. This was the way to not only p...

Robert Parker graduated with Web Development Cohort 57. I have long enjoyed playing with and on computers. In high school I greatly enjoyed my BASIC programming class, and used that info to program my graphing calculator to run the quadratic equation for me. Never thought about how I could turn that into a career until many years later. After a decade of retail work, helping customers figure out w...

Ben Shelton graduated with Web Development Cohort 57. Problem solving and technology have always caught my interest, and I've had a high aptitude for both. After spending years employing and honing those skills in customer-facing tech support for a software company, I decided that I wanted to explore a long-held curiosity with the development side and enrolled in Nashville Software School. What I...

Haley Hickey graduated with Web Development Cohort 57. Before beginning my journey at NSS, I was working for a nonprofit called, Raise the Roof Academy. I love helping others whether it is through missionary work or creating. When a friend introduced me to software development, I realized that the tech field would allow me to continue my love for helping others but in a more creative way

Tiffany Smith graduated with Web Development Cohort 57. I am a crafty and creative person who has always had a love of science and learning. I love creating new things and finding new solutions to problems.

Andrew Ward graduated with Web Development Cohort 57. I was first introduced to programming by my dad. We would watch tutorials and do small projects together. During high school, I worked at Chick-fil-a and another job as an electrician's assistant. Eventually, I decided to make programming my career. I was eager to get started and was excited to hear that NSS would be an opportunity to get me on...

Sutherland Seals graduated with Web Development Cohort 57. I heard about NSS about about a year ago from a friend. She had nothing but positive things to say about the NSS program and how it had changed her life the better. I was introduced to programming through the CIS program in college and did some rudimentary coding and really enjoyed it but never got the chance to explore it further. After i...

Mason Thieman graduated with Web Development Cohort 57. Ever since grade school, math, science, and other problem-solving subjects have been my forte. I was first exposed to coding when I began my mechatronics engineering program. I was so enthralled that I, instead, pursued and acquired a bachelor's degree in computer science from Middle Tennessee State University. Two years after graduation and...

Christian Suriano graduated with Web Development Cohort 57. I wrote my first line of code when I was thirteen, and knew from that moment on that coding was the right path for me, after graduating Highschool I spent the last few years working in Nashville. I discovered Nashville Software School and knew it would suit my learning style perfectly, I decided to take the leap into a new career and sign...

Brittany Mangum graduated with Web Development Cohort 57. I am a lifelong and adaptable learner. After working in education for years, I decided to start a new career. I decided to pursue Web development because it combines analytical thinking skills with social skills, and gives me the opportunity to have a career that fits my personal interests and abilities. I know I made the right decision to...

Stephen Smith graduated with Web Development Cohort 57. Since childhood I've been an adventerous person, naturally think outside the box. I love finding innovative ways to utilize logistics and technology for efficiency, whether a computer, electrical control system, or the logistics of an assembly line. Whenever I have the opportunity to start a challenge or am asked to help with something, I enj...

Ryley Hynes graduated with Web Development Cohort 56. About Me: Before going into software development, I worked as an Environmental Scientist for the State of Tennessee. This opportunity allowed me to work with the public to solve problems that endangered the health of our state. While in the field I was able to see just how beneficial technology was when dealing with environmental issues. From t...

Michael O'Brien graduated with Web Development Cohort 56. About Me: I spent many years in retail management and sales. After having survived cancer twice I knew it was time to return to a longtime love of mine: computers. Favorite NSS Experience: Getting the chance to start developing an app that I've thought about for nearly 7 years.

Tiana Robinson graduated with Web Development Cohort 56. About Me: Full-stack software engineer with a long-time interest in technology and design who recently experienced the great opportunity of enrolling at Nashville Software School and turning a former casual exploration of coding into a focused and professional pursuit. Creative and analytically oriented as well as a fast, flexible learner wh...