Who is Yannis?
definition
/y æ - n ih s/
1. A diligent and dependendable person working to make the world a better place.
2. An accomplished scholar and aspiring software engineer.
3. An oriented and well balanced individual interested in networking and maintaining intrapersonal relationships.
origins
The name Yannis is the romanization of the Greek word Γιάννης meaning "God is gracious" or "with God's grace". While this Yannis is not Greek, he attempts to approach every situation with the grace of God.
Yannis grew up in the Greater Boston area and graduated from High School in 2017. He is currently pursuing a dual degree in Computer Science (B.S) and Economics (B.A) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His expected graduation is May 2021.
Why Lam?
Because Yannis is Lam
...get it?
Communicates well
Fluent in English, conversational Cantonese, and limited Spanish.
Technical experience
Worked as an IT intern servicing Braintree Public Schools.
Specialized in
repairing broken Chromebooks and deploying Windows solutions
Projects
Created automatic smart blinds with J. Carr.
Competed at HackUMass 0101 & 0111.
Researched the final trajectory of missing Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370.
Leadership experience
Has led numerous student organizations throughout high school and college.
Counseled students at Project RISE and ARISE Youth Ministries.
Currently serving on the
leadership team of Epic at UMass.
Skills
Java, C Programming, Windows, Microsoft Office, & Chrome OS support
Customer service experience
Served as a Customer Order Specialist at Home Depot, focusing on returns, restocking, and online orders.
And more...
Passionate about photography, traveling, and much more!