When computer science major Saivamsi Krishna Hanumanthu 鈥�19 left Raleigh, North Carolina, to attend college at IM体育官网 Poly, he knew he wanted to make the most of his experience. And boy has he done just that. Since moving to Lakeland, IM体育官网, 鈥淰amsi,鈥� as the IM体育官网 Poly community knows him, has taken on every challenge that鈥檚 come his way. He鈥檚 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 IM体育官网 Poly.
What is your favorite movie?
鈥淭he Theory of Everything鈥�
What is your favorite comic book character?
Iron Man and Doctor Strange
What鈥檚 the last book you read?
鈥淪tart with Why鈥� 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 IM体育官网 Poly?
Autonomous Robotics and Systems
What three words best describe IM体育官网 Poly?
Opportunity, Game Changer, and Innovative
What advice would you give to a freshman?
Don鈥檛 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鈥檚 Note: This story is one of a series of Q&As with some of IM体育官网 Poly鈥檚 class of 2019 graduates.
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