--- title: Blog | Mandy Arola (2) description: 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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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. Find me on: ### Recent Posts ##### [Nashville Tech Meetups | May 2026](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2026/04/27/nashville-tech-meetups-may-2026) Apr 27, 2026 • [Mandy Arola](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/author/mandy-arola) [![](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/hubfs/Nashville%20Tech%20Meetups%20May%202026.png)](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2026/04/27/nashville-tech-meetups-may-2026) Discover exciting tech meetups in Nashville this May, covering topics from AI to cybersecurity. Connect, learn, and grow in the local tech community. 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Connect and expand your network in the tech community. 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Connect, collaborate, and grow this month! [Read More](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2026/02/26/nashville-tech-meetups-march-2026) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2026/02/26/nashville-tech-meetups-march-2026#comments-listing) Topics: [Community](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/community), [Meetups & Community Events](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/meetups-community-events) ##### [Breaking Cultural Defaults: Maria Sanli’s Journey to Software Development](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2026/02/25/breaking-cultural-defaults-maria-sanlis-journey-to-software-development) Feb 25, 2026 • [Mandy Arola](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/author/mandy-arola) [![](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/hubfs/NSS_breaking%20cultural%20defaults_1522x799.png)](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2026/02/25/breaking-cultural-defaults-maria-sanlis-journey-to-software-development) Maria Sanli breaks cultural norms to pursue software development, sharing her journey from traditional roles to thriving as a junior developer. [Read More](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2026/02/25/breaking-cultural-defaults-maria-sanlis-journey-to-software-development) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2026/02/25/breaking-cultural-defaults-maria-sanlis-journey-to-software-development#comments-listing) Topics: [Alumni](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/alumni), [Student Stories](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/student-stories), [Web Development](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/web-development) ##### [Nashville Tech Meetups | February 2026](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2026/01/29/nashville-tech-meetups-february-2026) Jan 29, 2026 • [Mandy Arola](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/author/mandy-arola) [![](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/hubfs/Nashville%20Tech%20Meetups%20February-1.png)](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2026/01/29/nashville-tech-meetups-february-2026) Explore Nashville's vibrant tech community this February with meetups on data, coding, UX, AI, and more. Connect, learn, and grow with fellow tech enthusiasts. [Read More](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2026/01/29/nashville-tech-meetups-february-2026) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2026/01/29/nashville-tech-meetups-february-2026#comments-listing) Topics: [Community](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/community), [Meetups & Community Events](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/meetups-community-events) ##### [Career Shift: From Photographer & Marketer to Application Engineer](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2026/01/28/career-shift-from-photographer-marketer-to-application-engineer) Jan 28, 2026 • [Mandy Arola](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/author/mandy-arola) [![](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/hubfs/Career%20Shift%20Michael%20Galo.png)](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2026/01/28/career-shift-from-photographer-marketer-to-application-engineer) Discover how Michael Galo transitioned from photography and marketing to a fulfilling career as an application engineer through NSS's bootcamps. [Read More](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2026/01/28/career-shift-from-photographer-marketer-to-application-engineer) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2026/01/28/career-shift-from-photographer-marketer-to-application-engineer#comments-listing) Topics: [Alumni](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/alumni), [Student Stories](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/student-stories), [Web Development](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/web-development), [Data Engineering](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/data-engineering) ##### [Generative AI Levels the Playing Field for Neurodiverse Technologists | Stories From The Hackery](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2026/01/15/generative-ai-levels-the-playing-field-for-neurodiverse-technologists-stories-from-the-hackery) Jan 15, 2026 • [Mandy Arola](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/author/mandy-arola) [![](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/hubfs/Generative%20AI%20and%20Neurodiversity%20-%20Shalane%20Proctor.png)](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2026/01/15/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 for an honest and insightful conversation about neurodiversity, learning to code, and generative AI as an assistive technology. 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Learn effective networking strategies with Preston Robbins & Ashley Dickson on the Career & Code Talks podcast to boost your job search success in today's market. 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Join the community and kickstart your year with learning and networking. 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