Jessica Grande

Recent Posts

A Creative Career Change with Coding | Graduate Spotlight
Apr 29, 2020
Christian Pippin was looking for a creative shift in his career when he decided to try his hand at software development. He shared, “I like coding because it's an extremely creative field with a variety of applications.” Now a full stack developer, he is ready to put his creativity and coding skills to use in the workforce! Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Hiring?, Web Development

Back Home for Back-End | Graduate Spotlight
Apr 22, 2020
Jesie Oldenburg first came to NSS in Web Development Cohort 24 where he learned front-end development and UX/UI. After some time as a freelance front-end developer and working as a teaching assistant for another web development bootcamp, Jesie returned “home” to learn back-end development. Now a full stack developer with experience in UX/UI, he is ready to start a full-time job in full stack web development! Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Hiring?, Web Development

Goodbye Dewey Decimal, Hello World | Graduate Spotlight
Apr 15, 2020
Erin was ready for a change in her career as a librarian. When she recalled her passion for programming, she was ready to take a deep dive into software development. Now enthralled with the “wizardry of coding,” Erin is looking for a front or back-end job to start her career in web development. “I'm excited to continue utilizing my natural curiosity and user-focused design in the tech industry.” Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Hiring?, Web Development

Development By Day, Networking By Night | Graduate Spotlight
Apr 8, 2020
Trey was looking for a pivot in his career as a Telecommunications Technician when decided to become a web developer “due to my insistent need to learn, challenge myself, and help others succeed.” Now a full stack developer, Trey is ready for his next step in his new career. Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Hiring?, Web Development

Pay It Forward | Graduate Spotlight
Apr 1, 2020
Having seen the tech field’s quick expansion in Middle Tennessee, Quin felt the time was right to shift his career, but did not want to pursue another four-year degree. He started researching his education options and found Nashville Software School. With his background in graphic design, NSS’s Front-end Web Designer/Developer Bootcamp was the perfect complement to his skill set. Read More

Topics: Student Stories, UI/UX, Web Development

What Makes A Good Developer | Graduate Spotlight
Mar 25, 2020
Sean was nervous to learn the new technologies introduced to him in class, but he came to view them as rewarding challenges. His mindset had to shift in order to grow as a programmer. Now, he’s looking for his first job as a full stack developer to continue his journey! Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Hiring?, Web Development

No Experience? No Problem! | Graduate Spotlight
Mar 19, 2020
Having never touched a piece of code, Lwam Tekie was always curious about how the website she used at her job worked. This curiosity led to conversations with NSS alumni who inspired her journey into the world of web development. Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Hiring?, Web Development

Finding Your Path | Graduate Spotlight
Mar 11, 2020
Every graduate has a unique story that leads them to a new career in tech. For Web Development Cohort 35 student Lauren Maxwell, it was a journey of trying different career paths that served others and advice from friends that led her to where she is today. Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Hiring?, Web Development