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Brian Brower

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About

I build things. I fix things.
Then I automate them.

I'm a Computer Science student at Kent State University with a 3.2 GPA and a hands-on approach to technology. I don't wait for a class to teach me something — I pick a problem, research a solution, build it, and put it to work.

That mindset started when I co-founded a landscaping business and realized managing seven people manually wasn't going to scale. I built the systems myself — CRM, automated invoicing, Python scripts for intake — and watched the business grow because of it.

I'm currently seeking IT internships and co-ops where I can bring that same problem-solving energy to an enterprise environment, contribute to real projects, and grow fast.

3.2
GPA at Kent State
Several
Person team managed
2+
Years of Python & C++
∞
Problems left to solve
Skills

Technical Toolkit

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Languages

Python C++ SQL HTML/CSS
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Tools & Platforms

Git VS Code Google Workspace Windows Microsoft 365
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Concepts

Cybersecurity Networking IT Infrastructure Automation TCP/IP
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Business & Ops

CRM Systems Process Automation Team Leadership Client Communication
Experience

Where I've Applied It

May 2024 – Present

Co-Founder & Operations Manager

Nature's Edge Landscaping — Stow, OH
  • Built and scaled a multi-employee service business from the ground up
  • Implemented a CRM system, automated invoicing, quoting, and intake workflows with Python and Google Workspace
  • Managed branding, digital advertising, and client communication strategy utilizing automation
May 2024

IT Capstone Shadow

Davey Tree — Kent, OH
  • Shadowed IT professionals in an enterprise environment, observing ticketing systems and infrastructure support
  • Documented cybersecurity practices, system maintenance, and network operations at scale
Mar 2024 – Present

Automation & Development Projects

Independent
  • Built Python automation bots to eliminate repetitive manual workflows
  • Developed small-scale applications to sharpen programming and systems thinking
  • Actively self-studying networking, cybersecurity, and systems administration
Dec 2022 – May 2026

Team Lead

Panera Bread — Stow, OH
  • Supervised daily operations, trained new employees, and resolved escalations in a high-volume environment
Education

Academic Background

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B.S. Computer Science

Kent State University — Kent, Ohio  ·  Expected May 2028
Dean's List GPA 3.2 Provost Leadership Academy Student Government
Contact

Let's Connect

I'm actively seeking IT internships and co-ops for 2026–2027. If you're looking for someone who solves problems, learns fast, and ships real work — let's talk.

bbrower2@kent.edu (330) 690-6507