IT CLUB 2026/27
DON'T JUST USE TECHNOLOGY. BUILD WITH IT.
6 years of building. Rebuilt into 3 specialized departments.
6 YEARS OF BUILDING & INNOVATION.
For 6 years, the IT Club has been the student-run heartbeat of technology in our school. The 2026/27 season is a new chapter of prestige and excellence.
OUR CORE PILLARS
Building Over Consuming
Members make things instead of only using them.
Depth Over Noise
Three focused departments, each with a clear path from learning to shipping.
Proof of Work
Every member ends the year with a portfolio, research experience, and projects for their resume.
Prestige Through Quality
The club earns its reputation by what members produce, not by how many people join.
MACHINE
LEARNING
ROBOTICS
Where students learn to build machines that see, think, and move. Start with Python and machine learning fundamentals, then go deeper into neural networks, computer vision, and hardware like sensors, microcontrollers, and the Raspberry Pi.
CTF,
PENTESTING
CYBER SEC
Where you learn to think like an attacker so you can defend like a professional. Train in networking, Linux, and web security, compete in CTFs, and practice ethical penetration testing on legal, controlled targets.
FRONTEND
BACKEND
DEVELOPMENT
Where ideas become products people actually use. Learn frontend, backend, and API integration, then build websites, mobile apps, and full SaaS products, with the option to launch them as real businesses.
THE THREE TRACKS
Every member follows the same three-phase journey, regardless of their department.
Training
Learn the foundations. About 2 months of intensive skill-building across your department's core tools and concepts.
Research
Investigate real problems and write them up. The longest phase — go deep, form hypotheses, and draft a research paper.
Production
Build, test, and ship a real project. This is where your work becomes something tangible you can put on your resume.
"You learn it. You investigate it. Then you ship it."
PROOF OF WORK.
Every member leaves the season with tangible credentials and demonstrable artifacts.
Portfolio of Finished Work
A central showcase containing your code, research write-ups, and live project deployments.
Real Research Experience
Hands-on experience formulating hypotheses, running technical experiments, and drafting papers.
Resume-Ready Projects
Engineered software and hardware products ready to put directly on your professional resume.
University Application Value
Standout credentials for competitive academic programs like YYGS and global tech admissions.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The team responsible for the club's vision, operations, and technical direction.
Yohannes Samuel
Club President
Adoniyas Solomon
Club Vice President
Bitanya Gebretsadik
Club Secretary
2026/27 YEAR TIMELINE
Registration Closes
Applications close strictly on October 15. Member selection is finalized — no exceptions.
Training
~2 months of intensive skill-building. Workshops, tools, and core foundations across all departments.
Research
The longest phase. Deep-dive problem investigation, prior-work review, and drafting full research papers.
Production
Build, integrate, test, and ship a real product. Software, hardware, or a hybrid — it gets deployed.
Events
Kickoff trip, Club Day, Hackathon, and CTF competition. Team building meets real competition.
Award Ceremony
The closing showcase — top projects, research awards, and member recognition. End of season.