Mandy Arola

Mandy has been following developers & tech companies at meetups since 2016. She is NSS’s chief content wrangler, a.k.a. marketing director. 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 Taavi.
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From Musician to Data Engineer: Curiosity, Persistence, and Learning to Learn | Stories From The Hackery
Aug 12, 2026
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Discover how musician Mark Bond transitioned to data engineering, highlighting the importance of curiosity, persistence, and continuous learning in tech careers. Read More
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Topics: Alumni, Student Stories, Web Development, Software Engineering, Data Engineering

An Update On Our Full-time Bootcamps: What’s Next For NSS
Aug 5, 2026
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We share an important update regarding the future of our Full-time Software Development and Full-time Data Analytics Bootcamps, following a dramatic decline in applications. Read More
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Topics: News, Web Development

Nashville Tech Meetups | August 2026
Jul 29, 2026
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Join Nashville's tech community this August for meetups covering Python, AI, data, and more. Connect, learn, and grow with fellow tech enthusiasts. Read More
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Topics: Community, Meetups & Community Events

Nashville Tech Meetups | July 2026
Jun 26, 2026
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Discover July's tech meetups in Nashville, featuring discussions on AI, data, and software development. Connect and learn with fellow professionals. Read More
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Topics: Community, Meetups & Community Events

Beyond the Senior-Only Myth: How Purity Health Built A High-growth Culture By Doubling Down on NSS Graduates
Jun 24, 2026
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Discover how Purity Health challenges the belief that only senior developers can drive success by integrating Nashville Software School graduates into their team. Read More
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Nashville Tech Meetups | June 2026
May 29, 2026
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Discover Nashville's vibrant tech meetups in June 2026, featuring events on JavaScript, data, AI, and more. Connect and learn with fellow professionals. Read More
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Topics: Community, Meetups & Community Events

Nashville Tech Meetups | May 2026
Apr 27, 2026
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Discover exciting tech meetups in Nashville this May, covering topics from AI to cybersecurity. Connect, learn, and grow in the local tech community. Read More
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Topics: Community, Meetups & Community Events

Nashville Tech Meetups | April 2026
Mar 30, 2026
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Discover Nashville's vibrant tech meetups this April, featuring events on AI, software development, data, and career growth. Connect and expand your network in the tech community. Read More
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Topics: Community, Meetups & Community Events

Nashville Tech Meetups | March 2026
Feb 26, 2026
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Discover Nashville's vibrant tech scene with March 2026 meetups covering AI, cloud tech, women in tech, and more. Connect, collaborate, and grow this month! Read More
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Topics: Community, Meetups & Community Events

Breaking Cultural Defaults: Maria Sanli’s Journey to Software Development
Feb 25, 2026
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Maria Sanli breaks cultural norms to pursue software development, sharing her journey from traditional roles to thriving as a junior developer. Read More
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Topics: Alumni, Student Stories, Web Development

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