Thy Barsell

Diem-Thy F. Barsell · Pronouns: they/them/theirs · dbars002@odu.edu

I'm a senior at Old Dominion University majoring in computer science with an interest in web development. Growing up, I was introduced to front-end design thanks to a little "virtual pet-site" called Neopets. Recently, I've been learning back-end development and databases in my free time, building up my skillset to become a full-stack developer.

Besides web development, I'm also passionate about being active in my communities. At ODU, I am currently on the executive board for the student Sexuality & Gender Alliance, am a frequent student panelist for ODU Safe Space trainings for faculty and staff, and have previously been an LGBTQ+ peer mentor through the Office of Intercultural Relations. It's important for me to always try to center and uplift marginalized folks whenever possible, both in my activism and in my work.


Experience

ODU SAGA Secretary

ODU Sexuality and Gender Alliance
Norfolk, VA
  • Kept accurate meeting minutes for all executive board and general meetings
  • Submitted all forms for space requests, media reservation requests, tabling events, etc.
  • Created and maintained ODU SAGA Wordpress website with current events
Summer 2018 - Present

Computer Science Intern

CDSA Dam Neck
Virginia Beach, VA
  • Developed file library website front-end and back-end with PostgreSQL database
  • Utilized SQL to maintain issue tracking database
  • Performed systems testing on BFTT programming to replicate and detect bugs
  • Edited and provided feedback on user documentation of programs
May 2017 - Present

Waiter, Host, Busboy

Saigon #1
Virginia Beach, VA
  • Worked 10-11 hour shifts multiple times a week across two locations
  • Performed multiple roles in the restaurant workplace to keep up with customer demand
  • Created and maintained restaurant website to advertise new restaurant opening
December 2011 - March 2013

Education

Old Dominion University

Bachelor of Science
Norfolk, VA
Major: Computer Science
Minor: Women's Studies
Honors College
Current GPA: 3.58
August 2015 - May 2019

Princess Anne High School

International Baccalaureate Program
Virginia Beach, VA
Advanced Studies Diploma, Governor's Seal
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Rank: 25%
GPA: 4.00
September 2011 - June 2015

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools
  • C++
  • Java
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • SQL
  • MySQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • Linux
  • PHP
  • Wordpress
  • Microsoft Office
  • GIMP
  • Photoshop

Activities & Leadership

  • ODU Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Member
  • Participated in Booz Allen Hackathon (October 2016)
  • Participated in University of Maryland’s Technica Hackathon (November 2016)
  • ODU Safe Space - Student Panelist
  • ODU Office of Intercultural Relations LGBT Peer Mentor
  • ODU Sexuality and Gender Alliance - Interim Secretary (Summer 2018 - Spring 2019)
  • Dean’s List - Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017