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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

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

Explore the trends in software development and data job postings, and see how they impact placement rates for our NSS graduates. Read More

Topics: Hiring?, Analytics + Data Science, Web Development, Software Engineering

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

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

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

Topics: Analytics + Data Science, Technology Insights

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

Topics: Community, Analytics + Data Science, Web Development

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

Topics: Learning, Hiring?, Community, Analytics + Data Science, Web Development, Software Engineering

Explore how generative AI is transforming learning for developers and data analysts, featuring insights from NSS alumni Pemberton Heath and Rob Schulteis. Read More

Topics: Alumni, Learning, Analytics + Data Science, Technology Insights, Web Development, Software Engineering

Discover the benefits of DevOps pipelines from a Guarav Mittal, focusing on efficiency, security, and the three-pipeline architecture for seamless software development. Read More

Topics: Analytics + Data Science, Technology Insights, Web Development, Software Engineering

Learn key tips from Lydia Tsang on managing expectations, deadlines, and communication in your first tech job. Gain insights on juggling projects and mastering deadline estimation. Essential advice for success in the workplace. Read More

Topics: Alumni, Learning, Analytics + Data Science

Explore the importance of Product Market Fit and company stages in tech roles to help with your next interview with Gavin Coyle of Enok Collective. Read More

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