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In this episode of Stories from the Hackery, John Wark, founder and CEO of Nashville Software School, talks with Charlie Apigian, a well-known figure in Nashville's tech community with a significant academic background. Charlie discusses his journey from academia to consulting, the importance of bridging the gap between education and real-world application, and how his company, Data Inspire, integrates eager new coders into meaningful projects. The episode dives into the evolving roles in tech, particularly data engineering, and the impact of generative AI. Charlie also emphasizes the importance of teamwork, community building, and continuous learning in the fast-paced tech world. Read More

Explore the trends in software development and data job postings, and see how they impact placement rates for our NSS graduates. Read More

In this episode of Stories from the Hackery, we hear from Jordan Rosas, a graduate of Web Development Cohort 29. Jordan shares his journey from working at an Amazon warehouse to becoming a Software Engineer and building SocialWaive, a social media management application. Read More

Discover how NSS’s evolving Career Development Program supports graduates through their job searches. Read More

Discover how data science, machine learning, and AI transform real-world business challenges into actionable insights with Gaurav Mittal, data science manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Read More

Learn how our placement rate is calculated and the factors influencing student outcomes. Read More

Discover the top tech meetups in Nashville this March and find the best opportunities to learn and connect! Read More

Discover Nashville's tech meetups for February 2025 and connect with the vibrant local tech community. Read More

Discover how NSS alum, Ryan Bishop, leverages prompt engineering to enhance productivity with generative AI in our latest episode on Stories from the Hackery. Read More

In this episode of Stories From The Hackery, we chat with Spencer Sharpe and Jack Parsons, two NSS graduates and lead software developers. We catch up on their journeys of transitioning from music to tech and explore the impact and utilization of generative AI tools in their current roles. They also share their insights on the evolving landscape of software development. Listen in for their advice on leveraging AI tools, maintaining code quality, and shaping a career in tech today. Read More