ABOUT

Kenny Lam

I am from Auckland, New Zealand. I thrive on challenges, take pride in learning new skills, and enjoy exploring new places and ideas. Life is an adventure and I want to make the most of it.

  • Software Engineering with First Class Honours
  • Dean’s List 2024
  • Traveler
  • Volunteer
See my interests
Portrait of Kenny Lam
dev explore tennis music

WHO AM I

My Interests

These are the things that inspire me, keep me curious, and shape how I approach life and work.

SOFTWARE

Software Development

I see software as a powerful tool to solve real problems and create meaningful change. From intuitive interfaces to reliable systems, I strive to build solutions that are functional and impactful.

Key skills

  • Full-stack development
  • UI/UX design
  • AI integration
  • Testing

PROJECTS

Highlighted Projects

A few things I have built. Selected highlights.

Landing screen
Landing screen

Quick, Draw

A playful platform for students to draw, problem solve, and embrace creativity.

  • Auth and user storage (DB)
  • Stats and definitions
  • Warmer/colder with difficulty
  • Backend integration
  • Sound effects and background music
  • Java
  • JavaFX

InnoWeight

A secure, cloud connected platform for baby health data, built for nurses, parents, and admins.

  • PostgreSQL schema with Prisma
  • Auth with RBAC
  • Secure APIs (Node and Express)
  • Next.js full stack features
  • Flutter UI (3 screens)
  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • PostgreSQL
Nurse dashboard
Nurse dashboard
Minimal terminal interface with emotion recognition
Minimal terminal interface with emotion recognition

Inside Out 3

A counselor chatbot that detects emotions and responds with care, escalating high risk cases.

  • Prompt engineering for accuracy
  • Emotion detection with YOLOv8
  • Crisis protocols and escalation
  • Expanded training data
  • Context memory for chat
  • YOLOv8
  • OpenAI
  • Python

EXPLORATION

Exploration

I love trying new things and meeting people from different cultures. The world is big, so I travel to listen, learn, and step out of my comfort zone.

Chasing mist with friends
Skógafoss

Chasing mist with friends

Dec 2024Friends
mistyloud falls
Black sand beach
Reynisfjara

Black sand beach

Dec 2024Friends
windydramatic surf
Glacier steps and laughter
Falljökull

Glacier steps and laughter

Dec 2024Friends
crunchy iceblue crevasse
A blue hour near the Tower
Paris

A blue hour near the Tower

Dec 2024Friends
blue hourcity glow
Christmas with friends’ family
Toulouse

Christmas with friends’ family

Dec 2024Friends’ family
warmfestive
Stone lanes & river views
Saint-Cirq-Lapopie

Stone lanes & river views

Dec 2024Friends
quietstorybook
The sound of LOVE?
Salzburg

The sound of LOVE?

Jan 2025Friends
sunnyplayful
Colosseum
Rome

Colosseum

Jan 2025Friends
golden hourancient stones
Pasta with friends
Rome

Pasta with friends

Jan 2025Friends
cozylaughter

TENNIS

Tennis

Tennis helps me stay active while sharpening my focus and discipline. Whether playing socially or in drills, I enjoy the mental and physical challenge the sport provides.

  • All court player
  • 2–3x per week
  • Favorite shot: backhand slice

Current goals

  • Increase first serve consistency
  • Build point patterns under pressure
Kenny on court during a practice session
Practice session with my hitting partner

MUSIC

Music

Music keeps me grounded and curious. Performing is a joyful way to share that energy with people I love.

  • Violin (beginner)
  • Started 2025
  • Plays for family and friends

Current focus

  • Intonation on first position
  • Bow control and tone
  • Steady rhythm on simple pieces

In 2025 I picked up the violin. A favourite memory was playing “Happy Birthday” for my uncle. It was not perfect, but it made him smile and turned into a moment we both cherish.

“Happy Birthday” for my uncle (2025)