Thomas Sotherland
Bowling Green,OH
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Support Technician
Bowling Green State University
11.2023 - Current
- Diagnose and resolve technical issues for students and faculty across diverse systems
- Provide support for hardware, software, and operating system environments
- Maintain university IT standards with attention to security and reliability
Technical Services Intern
Heinen's Inc.
Cleveland, OH
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Academic internship applying computer science concepts in a professional setting
- Experience bridging theoretical knowledge with real-world technical problem solving
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Bowling Green State University (BGSU)
Bowling Green, OH, USA05.2026
Skills
- Programming Languages: Python, C, Ruby
- Systems: Linux, macOS, Windows
- Tools & Platforms: Git, VS Code, Microsoft Office
- Core Strengths: Algorithms, problem solving, analytical thinking, collaborative development
Affiliations
- Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), Member
- Women in Computing, Member
- FCCLA Volunteer (2015–2019)
- Educational Outreach Volunteer — Black River Middle School Huddle Program
Timeline
Technical Services Intern
Heinen's Inc.
06.2025 - 08.2025
IT Support Technician
Bowling Green State University
11.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Bowling Green State University (BGSU)
Relevant Coursework
- Design & Analysis of Algorithms
- Data Structures
- Operating Systems
- Programming Languages
- Computer Organization
- Database Management Systems
- Software Engineering
- Professional & Social Issues in Computing
- Artificial Intelligence Methods (in progress)
- Python for Computing & Data Science (in progress)
- Computing with Data
- Mathematics & Foundations
- Discrete Mathematics
- Calculus I
- Statistics I
Honors & Awards
Dean’s List, College of Arts & Sciences (BGSU)
Honors Graduate, Lorain County Community College
Top 10 Graduate, High School Honors Diploma