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Mandy Arola

Mandy has been following developers & tech companies at meetups since 2016. She is NSS’s chief content wrangler, a.k.a. marketing manager. When she’s not writing blogs, managing social media, pestering instructors & graduates for content, or attending meetups, you can find her traveling the world or at home with her beloved dog Lola.

Recent Posts

Nashville Tech Meetups - May 2025

Find the top tech meetups in Nashville this May 2025 and connect with the local tech community. Mark your calendars for these exciting events! Read More

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Topics: Community

Scaling A Tech Career Through Life-long Learning | Stories From The Hackery

In the latest episode of Stories from the Hackery, we talk with NSS alumnus Chris Miller, whose journey vividly illustrates the power of life-long learning. Chris's career has taken him from jazz composition and bass performance to becoming a critical part of the team scaling Tubi's platform. Read More

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Topics: Alumni, Web Development, Software Engineering

Generative AI Levels the Playing Field for Neurodiverse Technologists | Stories From The Hackery

In this episode of Stories From The Hackery, we sit down with NSS alum, Shalane Proctor, and instructor, Dr. Teresa Vasquez (Dr. T), for an honest and insightful conversation about neurodiversity, learning to code, and generative AI as an assistive technology. Read More

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Topics: Alumni, Community, Web Development, Software Engineering

Nashville Tech Meetups - April 2025

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

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Topics: Community, Analytics + Data Science, Web Development

Data-driven Future: AI, Engineering, and Continuous Learning | Stories From the Hackery

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

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Topics: Alumni, Community, Analytics + Data Science, Web Development, Software Engineering

Leveraging AI to Build a SaaS Application with Jordan Rosas | Stories From The Hackery

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

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Topics: Alumni, Web Development, Software Engineering

Navigating a Changing Job Market: How NSS Career Development is Responding

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

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Topics: Hiring?, Analytics + Data Science, Get Involved, Web Development

Understanding Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI: From Theory to Practice

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

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Topics: Analytics + Data Science, Technology Insights