When computer science major Saivamsi Krishna Hanumanthu ’19 left Raleigh, North Carolina, to attend college at º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø, he knew he wanted to make the most of his experience. And boy has he done just that. Since moving to Lakeland, Florida, “Vamsi,â€� as the º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø community knows him, has taken on every challenge that’s come his way. He’s excelled academically, served as a Presidential Ambassador, competed in hackathons and other competitions, and worked as a cybersecurity technical intern at Northrop Grumman and a teaching assistant at º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø.
What is your favorite movie?
“The Theory of Everything�
What is your favorite comic book character?
Iron Man and Doctor Strange
What’s the last book you read?
“Start with Why� by Simon Sinek
If you could have a super power what would it be and why?
Time-travel, so I can go back in time and change anything.
What leader do you admire the most in the high-tech world and why?
Steve Jobs. I grew up on Apple products and they have had a huge impact on my life.
What was your favorite class at º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø?
Autonomous Robotics and Systems
What three words best describe º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø?
Opportunity, Game Changer, and Innovative
What advice would you give to a freshman?
Don’t be afraid to take chances and fail. Just remember to learn from them.
What was your favorite thing to do on weekends?
Hangout with friends and work on a project.
If you could eat lunch with one famous person, who would it be?
Steve Jobs or Satya Nadella
Editor’s Note: This story is one of a series of Q&As with some of º£½Ç³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s class of 2019 graduates.
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