John Wark

John started programming professionally at age 19. After a long and multifarious career in technology, he founded NSS in 2012. He believed that Nashville's technology talent shortage would never be solved by trying to import experienced developers from other cities or by waiting for colleges and universities to start graduating enough students and/or appropriately trained students. He also had faith that Nashville had an ample supply of motivated adults with latent aptitude who, if offered a chance, would eagerly pursue a career in technology.
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Reasons for Optimism: What the Latest Job Market Data Tells Us
Jul 24, 2025
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Are we starting to see a turnaround in the tech job market? After a couple of challenging years, we’re seeing some signs in the data that gives us reason to be hopeful. While it’s too soon to know for sure, these positive trends point toward more stability and opportunity for tech professionals. Let’s look at the data that has us feeling optimistic. Read More
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Topics: Hiring?, Analytics + Data Science, Web Development, Software Engineering

So, Is AI Taking our Jobs or Not?
May 15, 2025
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It has been around 2 ½ years since generative AI, in the form of ChatGPT, erupted into the lives of those of us in the tech world. We discuss how generative AI is reshaping junior tech roles and why training juniors remains crucial in the evolving tech landscape. Read More
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Topics: Analytics + Data Science, Technology Insights, Web Development, Software Engineering

Update on ProTech and New Continuing Education Programs for Seekers
May 1, 2025
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We've been researching additional skills that will help junior developers and data analysts succeed. And soon we'll be launching more continuing education courses tailored to enhance and connect your skills for our Seekers as a part of ProTech. Read More
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Topics: Alumni, Analytics + Data Science, Web Development, Software Engineering

Data Engineering Bootcamp on Track for May 19 Start
Apr 23, 2025
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Nashville Software School's Data Engineering Bootcamp launches May 19 with a full-time cohort. Here are the latest updates. Read More
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Topics: Data Engineering

Data Engineering Bootcamp at Nashville Software School
Apr 3, 2025
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Learn about the launch of the Data Engineering Bootcamp at Nashville Software School, its curriculum, job market demand, and early program details. Read More
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Topics: Data Engineering

“Hey, you should start a Data Engineering Bootcamp!”
Mar 27, 2025
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We explore the growing demand for data engineers and announce the launch of our Data Engineering Bootcamp at NSS. Read More
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Topics: Analytics + Data Science, Web Development, Data Engineering

Monthly Job Postings: Breaking Down Software Development & Data Job Postings
Mar 13, 2025
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Explore the trends in software development and data job postings, and see how they impact placement rates for our NSS graduates. Read More
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Topics: Hiring?, Analytics + Data Science, Web Development, Software Engineering

Student Outcomes - How is our placement rate calculated
Feb 27, 2025
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Learn how our placement rate is calculated and the factors influencing student outcomes. Read More
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Nashville Software School Announces Protect The Tech Talent Pipeline Initiative
Dec 11, 2024
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Nashville Software School's ProTech initiative offers free professional development courses to support junior and intermediate tech job seekers, supported by grants to preserve Middle Tennessee's tech talent pipeline. Read More
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Topics: Learning, Hiring?, Community, Analytics + Data Science, Web Development, Software Engineering

Should We Teach Generative AI to Junior Developers and Analysts: NSS Alumni Perspectives
Jul 17, 2024
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We asked our alumni whether, and possibly how, to integrate teaching of generative AI tools into our bootcamp programs. Just as we found last year, there are very real differences of opinion among our alumni regarding the extent to which we should be teaching the use of generative AI tools - or even whether we should be teaching anything about these tools. Read More
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Topics: Alumni, Technology Insights

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