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Stories from the Hackery

Stories from the Hackery

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Find out what it takes to start a career in software development, data analytics, data science, or UI/UX design from those who made the leap. Hear from musicians, veterans, single-moms, teachers, bartenders, postdocs, warehouse workers, and more - all graduates of Nashville Software School (NSS) - as they discuss their transition to tech and their capstone projects presented at Demo Day. Founded in 2012, NSS is a flourishing community of over one thousand alumni, active students, and a team of dedicated instructors all working together to grow and learn their craft. As a non-profit, NSS is committed to growing diversity in tech by creating opportunities for under-represented groups in these fields. Learn more at nashvillesoftwareschool.com.All rights reserved
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  • Career Shift: From Photographer & Marketer to Application Engineer

    Career Shift: From Photographer & Marketer to Application Engineer
    Jan 28 2026
    What happens when a side hustle photo business turns into a decade-long marketing career that no longer fits? In this episode, Michael Galo shares his non-linear journey to Nashville Software School (NSS). After feeling "stuck" in marketing and communications, Michael decided to follow the advice of local coffee shop regulars and dive into tech. Michael discusses the intensity of the six-month Software Development bootcamp, the "fire hose" of learning, and why he chose to immediately specialize further by joining NSS's brand-new Data Engineering program through the ProTech initiative. 01:33 Life Before NSS: A Decade in Photo Production, Marketing & Communications 02:31 The Spark: Too Many Alumni at the Coffee Shop 02:57 Why Software Development? 04:59 Navigating the Bootcamp Challenge: The Capstones 06:52 The Importance of Community and Teamwork 08:01 Specializing with Data Engineering and ProTech 10:41 Deepening Backend Skills and Data Architecture 12:18 Expanding the Job Search Target 14:24 Career Development: Beyond the Resume 16:18 Advice for the Job Search: Stay Connected 18:00 Is Now the Right Time to Invest in Yourself? 20:10 Final Thoughts: Busting Through the Walls
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    22 m
  • Generative AI Levels the Playing Field for Neurodiverse Technologists | Stories From The Hackery

    Generative AI Levels the Playing Field for Neurodiverse Technologists | Stories From The Hackery
    Jan 15 2026
    Generative AI is leveling the playing field for neurodiverse technologists. In this episode of Stories From The Hackery, we sit down with NSS alum, Shalane Proctor for an honest and insightful conversation about neurodiversity, learning to code, and generative AI as an assistive technology. Shalane shares what it was like to be diagnosed with AuDHD during bootcamp, how that shaped her learning process, and why generative AI tools like ChatGPT became key to understanding complex concepts. Whether you’re neurodivergent yourself, have neurodivergent colleagues, or are just curious how generative AI is really being used on the ground—this episode will stick with you. 00:00 Introduction to Stories from the Hackery 01:17 Meet Shalane: From Customer Service to Software Engineer 03:05 Networking and Landing the First Job 06:35 Challenges and Discoveries in Software Engineering 08:23 Navigating Neurodiversity in Tech 14:08 The Role of Generative AI in Learning and Development 17:23 Balancing AI Assistance with Personal Growth 20:59 Lessons Learned and Future Directions 22:39 Limitations of ChatGPT in Software Engineering 25:53 The Role of AI in Automation and Job Creation 26:38 Practical Use Cases for AI in Software Development 30:35 AI's Impact on Neurodiverse Software Engineers 35:41 Personal Reflections on AI's Assistance 39:02 Technology Guilty Pleasures and Gaming 40:31 Final Thoughts and Appreciation Links: Nashville Software School: https://nashvillesoftwareschool.com The 70% Problem - By Addy Osmani: https://addyo.substack.com/p/the-70-problem-hard-truths-about
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    42 m
  • Career Shift: Hairdresser to Data Analyst | Stories From The Hackery

    Career Shift: Hairdresser to Data Analyst | Stories From The Hackery
    Dec 16 2025
    Career change is a roller coaster, but it's one you can navigate with the right support. Jenni Roselle, a graduate of Nashville Software School’s full-time Data Analytics cohort DDA16, shares her journey from a decade as a hairdresser to landing a data analyst role at Ascension. Jenni discusses how the pandemic prompted her re-evaluation of her career, how her brief compliance role sparked an interest in data storytelling, and why she chose NSS (her husband's success story helped!). She offers invaluable advice on tackling the bootcamp's intensity by setting firm boundaries and shares her strategy for job search success, emphasizing that all connections—even those from swing dancing—matter. 00:58 Life Before NSS 01:04 The Spark for Data 03:21 The Motivation to Choose NSS 03:49 Navigating the Bootcamp Challenge 05:40 Setting Boundaries to Avoid Burnout 07:23 Mock Interviews and Career Development 10:59 Strategy for Landing the Job 12:12 Networking Advice: Always Share What You're Doing 13:37 Unexpected Connections (from Swing Dancing!) 16:04 Is Now the Right Time to Start? Data Analytics Bootcamps: Full-time: https://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/programs/data-analytics-full-time Part-time: https://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/programs/data-analytics-part-time Analytics Jumpstart: https://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/programs/analytics-jumpstart
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    19 m
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