We graduated our next group of full-stack Python developers! Their full-time 6 month program was spent learning front-end development using HTML/CSS, JavaScript, React, third-party APIs, ERDs (Entity Relationship Diagrams), and data relationships. They also focused on learning server-side development with Python/Django, Django REST Framework, including SQL in an agile, mock-company environment. We're excited to launch them into the development world.

Cohort 36 website: nashss.com/cohort36

Cohort 36 Demo Day

Rainu Ittycheriah, a local software developer representing Nashville Software School and Girl Geek Dinner at TechUP, discusses her experience on the diversity panel and the kaleidoscope of perspectives presented.

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Rainu Ittycheriah at TechUP Nashville 2016

Sam Pita graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 36.

My path to software development was a little nontraditional. After studying audio engineering in college, I worked in both recording studio and live music venue environments. I stumbled across coding while working at an educational technology company that aimed to improve the lives of music teachers by providing them with modern, digital teaching resources. At this time, I was searching for a way to have a bigger impact on the community around me, and I immediately fell in love with the endless possibilities of technology. I am now tying in my past experiences with project management, team-building, creative design, data analysis (SQL) and more with my skills as a software developer.

Sam Pita - Web Development

Sullivan Pierce graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 36.

While living in Asheville, North Carolina and working in home construction, I looked back at some of the classes I had taken in college and remembered that I had really enjoyed the small amount of coding that I had done. Thinking back on that and looking into coding a little more eventually led to where I am now, studying at the Nashville Software School. I love both the creative and collaborative aspects of software development, getting to working together with other people to uniquely solve a problem or reach a goal.

Sullivan Pierce - Web Development

Corri Golden graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 36.

Throughout my work career, my creative or analytical side had to take a back seat. Software Development has been the only career that has utilized both. When introduced to coding two years, I spent a lot of time learning with online resources. Upon hearing about Nashville Software School, I was convinced it was time to dive head first into a career that fully utilizes my strengths.

Corri Golden - Web Development

James Chapman graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 36.

After working in the restaurant industry achieving the title of manager I still found myself wanting more. I decided to go back to school and find something that I can be passionate about, which I found in the form of coding. I took multiple classes in C# and HTML/CSS and found that I really enjoyed using my imagination to create. After this realization I decided to take a chance and move 800 miles to a new city and participate in the Nashville Software School. I want to use the customer service experience that I have gained in the service industry, and combine that with my new technical skills.

James Chapman - Web Development

Matthew Blagg graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 36.

Project and Communications Manager for 8 + Years providing top results in complicated conditions:
• Led, advised and organized communication projects in roles multiple levels above position.
• Administered communications formations and preservation between 5 international entities.
• Multiple deployment accolades for completing tactical, strategic and precise objectives successfully.
• Trained, managed and coached people of diverse backgrounds in leadership.
• Mastered new skills in high pressure environments with short notification and little time to do so.

Matthew Blagg - Web Development

Ryan Bishop graduated with Full-time Web Development Cohort 36.

I learned about software development working previously in a customer-facing technical role in the food production industry. This position introduced me to Statistical Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning, and programming and database management (Python/SQL). Leveraging this technical experience and a decade of business experience, I transitioned into software development via Nashville Software School. I'm a lifelong learner and inspired by continuous improvement principles, software design patterns, and passionate people. Let's solve problems together!

Ryan Bishop - Web Development

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.

Ryan Bishop - Web Development

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