Vik Akam

Vik Akam has an extensive work experience in various roles and industries. In 2014, they worked as a Lab Research Assistant at the Kaeberlein Lab, where they conducted research on yeast and nematode organisms. They also summarized research results and represented the lab at a research symposium. From 2016 to 2016, Vik worked as a Medical Scribe in Outpatient Neurology at Swedish. In 2018, they were an Optometric Technician at Dr. Ambo and Associates. In 2020, Vik joined Evia Events as a Platform Engineer and Microsoft as a Software Engineer. At Microsoft, they worked until 2022. In 2022, they then became an Application Engineer at AT&T until 2023. Currently, Vik is a Backend Engineering Fellow at Formation, where they are completing intensive training to enhance their software engineering knowledge and skills through personalized coaching and independent projects.

Vik Akam began their education at Woodinville High School, where they attended from 2009 to 2012. After completing high school, Vik enrolled at the University of Washington in 2012 and studied Biochemistry until 2016, although they did not obtain a degree at this time.

In 2020, Vik pursued further education by obtaining the certification of Advanced Software Development in Java from Code Fellows. This certification reflects their interest in computer science and software development.

From 2023 to 2026, Vik attended Seattle University, where they earned a Master of Science degree in Computer Science.

Overall, Vik Akam's education history includes attending Woodinville High School, studying Biochemistry at the University of Washington without obtaining a degree, and completing a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from Seattle University. Additionally, they have obtained a certification in Advanced Software Development in Java from Code Fellows.