Jessica Grande

Recent Posts

Learning Every Week | Graduate Spotlight
May 24, 2021
Ryan DeVault of Web Development Cohort 45 worked as an accountant in both private and public accounting. While he enjoyed the challenge that accounting brought, a friend suggested that he check out NSS and he decided to give it a shot. Listen to Ryan's podcast to hear about his NSS experience and capstone project in our latest Graduate Spotlight! Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Hiring?, Web Development

Compelling Storytelling With Data Analytics | Graduate Spotlight
May 19, 2021
With his extensive experience in Finance as an Investment Market Analyst and in Healthcare, Jeffrey Reeve used his capstone to explore the impact a year of a pandemic has had on the United States. Since graduating from Full-time Data Analytics Cohort 3, he’s excited to put his research & analysis, systems thinking, and technical skill sets to good use in the vast world of data analytics. Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Hiring?, Analytics + Data Science

At Home with Data Analytics | Graduate Spotlight
May 17, 2021
Like many Nashvillians, Brandon Morgan has a long and hard history with tornadoes, so it’s no surprise that when it came time to pick a topic for capstone projects, Brandon chose to explore historic tornado data in Middle Tennessee. Now a graduate of Full-time Data Analytics Cohort 3, Brandon shares that he is “ecstatic” to begin his career and looks forward to being able to continue to learn and expand his knowledge every day. Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Hiring?, Analytics + Data Science

Explore Your Passions With Data Analytics | Graduate Spotlight
May 12, 2021
Elizabeth Senft of Full-time Data Analytics Cohort 3 describes herself as a creative, analytical thinker. As she seeks to utilize her passion for solving complex problems with data analytics, her background in culinary arts helped her hone her skills such as detail orientation, her ability to adapt in any environment, and a never give up mentality. Learn more about Elizabeth when you listen to her podcast! Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Hiring?, Analytics + Data Science

The Right Tools For The Job | Graduate Spotlight
May 10, 2021
Meet Chip Hubbard, a graduate of Full-time Data Analytics Cohort 3. Listen to his podcast to learn about his NSS experience and his capstone project. Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Hiring?, Analytics + Data Science

For The Love Of UX Design  | Graduate Spotlight
May 3, 2021
Before he embarked on his journey to becoming a user experience designer, Aaron Gertler was previously working as a multimedia designer and photographer in various industries. After graduating from Web Development Cohort 43, Aaron has accepted a job as a User Experience Designer for HAH Parking, Inc. Read More

Topics: Alumni, Student Stories, Web Development

Music Apps for Music Makers | Graduate Spotlight
Apr 26, 2021
After taking some time to reevaluate his career path, Billy Campbell of Part-time Web Development Evening Cohort 12 decided that the life of a touring audio engineer didn’t sound appealing. Instead, he opted to pursue a career in tech as a software developer, which led him to NSS. Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Hiring?, Web Development

How Will Nashville Fill 8,500 MORE Tech Jobs?!?!
Apr 23, 2021
Join us on May 5th at 6pm as John Wark and a panel of local tech community members and NSS graduates discuss where tech in Nashville is heading, how the local community is already preparing, and how you can help NSS provide more opportunities to adults looking to make the leap into a tech career. Read More

Topics: News, Community, Analytics + Data Science, Technology Insights, Get Involved, Web Development

Making It To Google | Paulo G. Martinez, Data Science Cohort 1
Apr 21, 2021
Paulo G. Martinez of Data Science Cohort 1 catches us up on what he’s been up to since graduating, how NSS prepared him for his new career, what helped him land his job at Google. Read More

Topics: Alumni, Analytics + Data Science

Push Through Imposter Syndrome | Graduate Spotlight
Apr 19, 2021
Joshua Medlen of Part-time Web Development Cohort Evening 12 shares his experience with imposter syndrome while completing his 12-month software bootcamp at NSS. Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Hiring?, Web Development