Staff Spotlight: Kalilu “Kali” Bundu

A portrait of Kali Bundu, a middle-aged Black man standing in front of trees.

Name, job title, and department: Kalilu "Kali" Bundu, IT Support Specialist, Digital Scholarship and Technology Services

What do you do—in one sentence: I am in charge of the maintenance of all public, student and staff computers and provide technical support for the library.

Where are you from? I am from this very city, Washington, D.C.

Why Georgetown/D.C.? I chose Georgetown as a launchpad to further my IT journey. The environment to do this on a larger scale is excellent for me to advance. I also want to take the opportunity to earn degrees while I'm here.

What are some of your hobbies? I like to play video games, listen to music, watch sports, swimming and work on computing projects

Favorite book? The Shawshank Redemption by Stephen King

What are you listening to right now? I'm currently listening to John Legend's new album "My Favorite Dream".

If you could be present for any event of the past, present, and future, what would it be? For the past, I would've loved to be at the Million Man March. In the present, I'd travel to Japan. As for the future, I wouldn't go to any place specifically, but I would like to do a EuroTrip.

What's your superpower/hidden talent? I did, at one point, want to be a voice actor. So I have a good range for it. Also, I wrestled.

If you didn’t work in your current field, what would you be doing? I had three other aspirations. First, to be an astronaut. Next, to be a professional wrestler. Lastly, a voice actor.

You are building your dream house. What is one room or feature you would want to include? A secret study/private entertainment room that's hidden from plain sight. Like behind a secret door, bookcase or fridge.