June Data Viz Challenge
Aug 24, 2021
In June our seekers and students from the Analytics + Data Science programs analyzed data from the national parks for our the June Data Viz challenge! Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Learning, Analytics + Data Science

Discovering Opportunities to Solve Problems | Graduate Spotlight
Aug 20, 2021
Since graduating from Data Science Cohort 4, Maeva has accepted his first job as a data analyst! Listen to Maeva's podcast to hear about his NSS experience and capstone projects. Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Analytics + Data Science

Code-ing up a storm
Aug 18, 2021
Last month the Metro Nashville Codes Department presented a data challenge to the students of Full-time Data Analytics Cohort 4 and asked the students to share their insights into the permit process to help the department better plan their work. Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Learning, Analytics + Data Science

Traversing Towards My Goal | Graduate Spotlight
Aug 12, 2021
Before he was a member of the Part-time Data Analytics Cohort 4 at NSS, Engida Amare worked as a Salesforce data specialist in a non-profit organization in Tennessee. Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Hiring?, Analytics + Data Science

An Intro to Docker
Aug 10, 2021
Recently, Will Johns met with our Seekers to give them an introduction to Docker and share why he thinks graduates should spend some time learning it. Read More

Topics: Learning, Analytics + Data Science

Upskilling With Analytics | Graduate Spotlight
Aug 6, 2021
Since attending NSS’s Data Analytics Bootcamp, Scott Boyer of Part-time Data Analytics 4 shares that he’s been able to greatly enhance and expand his capabilities to tackle even larger data problems! Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Hiring?, Analytics + Data Science

NSS Forms Advisory Groups To Strengthen Engagement With Employers
Jul 29, 2021
Like all growing organizations, we’ve had to adapt some of the things that previously worked, but are not scalable in a rapidly growing organization. One of those improvements is the introduction of advisory boards to extend how we collaborate with Middle Tennessee employers. Read More

Topics: News, Community, Analytics + Data Science, Get Involved, Web Development

Pandemic Turned Opportunity | Graduate Spotlight
Jul 28, 2021
Tim Pearson of Part-time Data Analytics Cohort 4 had originally completed the pre-work for the web development bootcamp at NSS before he discovered the analytics program that he believed better suited his skill sets. Since graduating, Tim is ready for his first job as a data analyst! Hear about Tim’s NSS experience when you listen to his podcast in our latest Graduate Spotlight! Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Hiring?, Analytics + Data Science

A Data Analyst’s Guide To Preparing For A Technical Interview
Jul 27, 2021
For new Data Scientists or Analysts, technical interviews can be a bit daunting. Ben Hummel, a Senior Data Scientist at Zapier, shares some insight and strategies for how to approach live, online coding technical screening interviews. Read More

Topics: Learning, Analytics + Data Science

Bridging Hospitality and Analytics | Graduate Spotlight
Jul 21, 2021
Even before the pandemic, Rachel Hertel of Part-time Data Analytics Cohort 4 had been exploring her career options after 15 years in hospitality. Hear more from Rachel as she shares about her NSS experience and the capstone project she built when you listen to her podcast in our latest Graduate Spotlight! Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Hiring?, Analytics + Data Science