about us
Our team:
We are FTC Team 7303 RoboAvatars, a robotics team based out of Fremont, California. We started competing in FIRST programs 11 years ago starting in FLL. We have been a team participating in FTC since 2013. With hard work and the undying support of our families, friends, and sponsors, our team continued to gain knowledge and experience to progress the team into being one of the best teams in all of Northern California. Our mission is to use FIRST as a vehicle to spread STEM and all of its forms in our community to help humanity through the expansion of robotics awareness.
mEMBERS:
Aamod Gandhi (Software):
I have participated in FIRST for 8 years. I am currently an 11th grader at Mission San Jose High School. I previously participated in FLL for 3 years and this is my fifth season in FTC. FIRST has given me skills such as teamwork, communication, and leadership. I worked on implementing our vision pipeline as well as working on the other software tasks. Outside of robotics, I do competitive math and programming as well as Boy Scouts.
I have participated in FIRST for 8 years. I am currently an 11th grader at Mission San Jose High School. I previously participated in FLL for 3 years and this is my fifth season in FTC. FIRST has given me skills such as teamwork, communication, and leadership. I worked on implementing our vision pipeline as well as working on the other software tasks. Outside of robotics, I do competitive math and programming as well as Boy Scouts.
Nikhil Mehta (Hardware):
I’ve participated in FIRST for 8 years now and I am currently a senior at Mission San Jose High School. Although FIRST introduced me to robotics, I’ve expanded my passion to other areas, including mechanical engineering, materials science, and physics. As captain, I enjoy designing, CADing, manufacturing, and building the robot, but also helping the younger team members learn. I constantly strive to improve my leadership and communication skills as well, which I believe are essential in a team environment. Outside of FTC, I enjoy playing baseball on my school’s team, as well as designing and building new projects.
I’ve participated in FIRST for 8 years now and I am currently a senior at Mission San Jose High School. Although FIRST introduced me to robotics, I’ve expanded my passion to other areas, including mechanical engineering, materials science, and physics. As captain, I enjoy designing, CADing, manufacturing, and building the robot, but also helping the younger team members learn. I constantly strive to improve my leadership and communication skills as well, which I believe are essential in a team environment. Outside of FTC, I enjoy playing baseball on my school’s team, as well as designing and building new projects.
Atharv Iyer (Hardware):
This is my third year in FIRST, currently a 9th grader at Mission San Jose High School. FIRST not only helped me learn how to design and build a robot, but also taught me other skills such as cooperation and communication. Besides FTC, I play competitive soccer and do competitive programming.
This is my third year in FIRST, currently a 9th grader at Mission San Jose High School. FIRST not only helped me learn how to design and build a robot, but also taught me other skills such as cooperation and communication. Besides FTC, I play competitive soccer and do competitive programming.
Anay Prabhakar (Hardware):
This is currently my 3rd year in FIRST and I am currently a 9th grader at Mission San Jose High School. I am currently part of the Hardware sub-team and I work on both CAD and build. FIRST has introduced me to robots but it has also taught me many skills which I can carry on later into my life such as leadership skills and communication. Outside of FTC, some hobbies I have are playing sports like soccer, and listening to music and playing the guitar.
This is currently my 3rd year in FIRST and I am currently a 9th grader at Mission San Jose High School. I am currently part of the Hardware sub-team and I work on both CAD and build. FIRST has introduced me to robots but it has also taught me many skills which I can carry on later into my life such as leadership skills and communication. Outside of FTC, some hobbies I have are playing sports like soccer, and listening to music and playing the guitar.
Cedric Liu (Hardware):
I’m Cedric and I’m a freshman and Mission Sam Jose High School. This is my 3rd year of FTC. I enjoy doing FTC because it’s satisfying to see your robot come to life after just being a design on CAD. Apart from robotics I’m also a competitive swimmer.
I’m Cedric and I’m a freshman and Mission Sam Jose High School. This is my 3rd year of FTC. I enjoy doing FTC because it’s satisfying to see your robot come to life after just being a design on CAD. Apart from robotics I’m also a competitive swimmer.
Ajay Govindarajan (Software):
This is my first year in FIRST, and I’m currently a 9th grader at Mission San Jose High School. I’m excited to be part of the FTC team, where I focus on software development for our robot. FIRST has already taught me a lot about teamwork and problem-solving, and I’m eager to learn more as the season progresses. Outside of robotics, I stay active by participating in cross country and practicing karate. I also enjoy playing ice hockey and being involved in Boy Scouts, where I’ve gained valuable skills in leadership and community service.
This is my first year in FIRST, and I’m currently a 9th grader at Mission San Jose High School. I’m excited to be part of the FTC team, where I focus on software development for our robot. FIRST has already taught me a lot about teamwork and problem-solving, and I’m eager to learn more as the season progresses. Outside of robotics, I stay active by participating in cross country and practicing karate. I also enjoy playing ice hockey and being involved in Boy Scouts, where I’ve gained valuable skills in leadership and community service.
Kevin Wang (Software):
I'm a freshman at Mission San Jose High School and I am part of the software team for RoboAvatars. FIRST has opened up a new window in programming for me. I have learned a lot from FIRST. The knowledge which I've accumulated from FTC will help me a pursue tech related career in the future. Other than robotics, I've played competitive soccer for 8 years and I play the clarinet.
I'm a freshman at Mission San Jose High School and I am part of the software team for RoboAvatars. FIRST has opened up a new window in programming for me. I have learned a lot from FIRST. The knowledge which I've accumulated from FTC will help me a pursue tech related career in the future. Other than robotics, I've played competitive soccer for 8 years and I play the clarinet.
Kaiden Ashvini (Software):
I'm a sophomore at Washington High School. This coming year in RoboAvatars marks my second year of FTC. I can't wait to combine past experience with new ideas to create solutions for the software of our robot. I am also excited to develop and improve on my skills and knowledge in this upcoming season. Outside of FTC, I participate in various programming competitions and play badminton.
I'm a sophomore at Washington High School. This coming year in RoboAvatars marks my second year of FTC. I can't wait to combine past experience with new ideas to create solutions for the software of our robot. I am also excited to develop and improve on my skills and knowledge in this upcoming season. Outside of FTC, I participate in various programming competitions and play badminton.
Alumni:
2023-24 Alumini:
Neal Rangarajan (Hardware):
Centerstage marks my 8th year in FIRST. FIRST robotics has given me the ability to pursue many other interests of mine, such as 3D printing and CNC manufacturing, and it has inspired me to pursue a career in robotics. Outside of robotics, I enjoy playing the piano and outdoor activities like mountain biking and camping.
Centerstage marks my 8th year in FIRST. FIRST robotics has given me the ability to pursue many other interests of mine, such as 3D printing and CNC manufacturing, and it has inspired me to pursue a career in robotics. Outside of robotics, I enjoy playing the piano and outdoor activities like mountain biking and camping.
Akhilesh Basetty (Software):
I have been in FIRST for 8 years now. I am currently a 12th grader at Mission San Jose High School. I have done FLL for three years and this is my fifth year in FTC. FIRST has introduced me to the world of robotics. I have learned a lot about a wide range of topics in programming and engineering through the program. I hope to continue learning and connecting with my community in FTC.
I have been in FIRST for 8 years now. I am currently a 12th grader at Mission San Jose High School. I have done FLL for three years and this is my fifth year in FTC. FIRST has introduced me to the world of robotics. I have learned a lot about a wide range of topics in programming and engineering through the program. I hope to continue learning and connecting with my community in FTC.
2021-22 Alumini:
Mukunth Nagarajan (Hardware):
I have been in FIRST for about 8 years. I am currently in 12th grade. Some of my hobbies aside from robotics are various other engineering endeavors and Kerbal Space Program. FIRST is fun to build a robot capable of being autonomous and controllable. FIRST gives skills like cooperation, teamwork, and leadership. This is currently my fifth year in FTC. FTC is very fun and also teaches lessons crucial to advancement in the long run. I enjoy designing and building the robots. The teammates are very nice and cooperative. I think we will go far in the competition and we will carry this knowledge for the rest of our lives and career, and hopefully pass it along to the next generation.
I have been in FIRST for about 8 years. I am currently in 12th grade. Some of my hobbies aside from robotics are various other engineering endeavors and Kerbal Space Program. FIRST is fun to build a robot capable of being autonomous and controllable. FIRST gives skills like cooperation, teamwork, and leadership. This is currently my fifth year in FTC. FTC is very fun and also teaches lessons crucial to advancement in the long run. I enjoy designing and building the robots. The teammates are very nice and cooperative. I think we will go far in the competition and we will carry this knowledge for the rest of our lives and career, and hopefully pass it along to the next generation.
Shubh Arora (Hardware):
I have been a part of FIRST for nine years now. I am an 12th grader attending Mission San Jose High School. I have done FLL for four years, and this is my 5th Season of FTC. FIRST connected me with many aspects of my community and introduced me to the world of robotics. Through my time in robotics, I have developed a passion for Computer-Aided Design and building. As one of the team's Captains, I lead the team and pass on my knowledge to the underclassmen. In addition to serving as Captain, I specialize my abilities on the hardware side of the team. Outside of robotics, some of my hobbies include varsity public forum debate and boy scouts.
I have been a part of FIRST for nine years now. I am an 12th grader attending Mission San Jose High School. I have done FLL for four years, and this is my 5th Season of FTC. FIRST connected me with many aspects of my community and introduced me to the world of robotics. Through my time in robotics, I have developed a passion for Computer-Aided Design and building. As one of the team's Captains, I lead the team and pass on my knowledge to the underclassmen. In addition to serving as Captain, I specialize my abilities on the hardware side of the team. Outside of robotics, some of my hobbies include varsity public forum debate and boy scouts.
Ansh Gandhi (Software):
I have participated in FIRST robotics for 8 years. I am currently a 12th grader attending Mission San Jose High School. I participated in FLL for two years and this is my sixth season in FTC. FIRST Robotics has helped me develop a wide variety of skills, including leadership, time management, and teamwork. FTC has also exposed me to many interesting topics such as control theory, physics, and path planning. This season, I contributed to the software team, working on advanced computer vision and robot control algorithms. Aside from robotics, I also have a passion for speedcubing and competitive math/programming.
I have participated in FIRST robotics for 8 years. I am currently a 12th grader attending Mission San Jose High School. I participated in FLL for two years and this is my sixth season in FTC. FIRST Robotics has helped me develop a wide variety of skills, including leadership, time management, and teamwork. FTC has also exposed me to many interesting topics such as control theory, physics, and path planning. This season, I contributed to the software team, working on advanced computer vision and robot control algorithms. Aside from robotics, I also have a passion for speedcubing and competitive math/programming.
Jonathan Ma (Software):
I have been in FIRST for about 8 years. I am currently a senior attending Mission San Jose High. I participated in FLL for four years and this is my fifth season of FTC. FTC has exposed me to many interesting topics such as advanced automation and physics.
I have been in FIRST for about 8 years. I am currently a senior attending Mission San Jose High. I participated in FLL for four years and this is my fifth season of FTC. FTC has exposed me to many interesting topics such as advanced automation and physics.
Akul Sharma:
I have been in FIRST for about 6 years. I am an 11th grader at Mission San Jose High and am excited to participate in FTC. Some of my hobbies include doing robotics, playing video games, and playing basketball. I think I will learn a lot from FTC like advanced robotics, making friends, and teamwork.
I have been in FIRST for about 6 years. I am an 11th grader at Mission San Jose High and am excited to participate in FTC. Some of my hobbies include doing robotics, playing video games, and playing basketball. I think I will learn a lot from FTC like advanced robotics, making friends, and teamwork.
Other Alumini:
Shreyas Arora (Software):
This is my 8th year doing robotics with FIRST. I am an 12th grader going to Mission San Jose High School and I am leading this robotics team this season. Outside of Robotics and School I love to program and spend lots of time programming and exploring new computer science topics. I also participate in my school's Science Olympiad team where I have consistently won medals at the state competition. Lastly I am on my school's Cross Country team where I enjoy running and improving my skills. I enjoy running half marathons outside of the school team and truly love the sport. Coming back to robotics I am excited to lead this team and help it grow. I am excited for the upcoming season!
This is my 8th year doing robotics with FIRST. I am an 12th grader going to Mission San Jose High School and I am leading this robotics team this season. Outside of Robotics and School I love to program and spend lots of time programming and exploring new computer science topics. I also participate in my school's Science Olympiad team where I have consistently won medals at the state competition. Lastly I am on my school's Cross Country team where I enjoy running and improving my skills. I enjoy running half marathons outside of the school team and truly love the sport. Coming back to robotics I am excited to lead this team and help it grow. I am excited for the upcoming season!
Darren Lee:
I am a FIRST veteran, having 2 years of prior FTC experience, currently the Hardware Lead of the team. I am a Junior at Mission San Jose High School. I have similar engineering-related hobbies such as competitive programming and making Legos. I also favor STEM-related subjects such as Calculus, Physics, and Chemistry. In fact, we are using some applications in the robot from my classes such as PID which uses differentiability and integration. However, I have other interests such as basketball and basketball fantasy. I hope that my experience and skills will help teach some of the rookies in our team so that they can work on the robot independently and hopefully use the lessons in the future.
I am a FIRST veteran, having 2 years of prior FTC experience, currently the Hardware Lead of the team. I am a Junior at Mission San Jose High School. I have similar engineering-related hobbies such as competitive programming and making Legos. I also favor STEM-related subjects such as Calculus, Physics, and Chemistry. In fact, we are using some applications in the robot from my classes such as PID which uses differentiability and integration. However, I have other interests such as basketball and basketball fantasy. I hope that my experience and skills will help teach some of the rookies in our team so that they can work on the robot independently and hopefully use the lessons in the future.
Rohan Duvur:
This is my 5th year in the FIRST Program. I am currently a 10th grader attending Mission San Jose High School and am a hardware specialist on the team. For fun I enjoy playing soccer, reading, and playing video games. First provides me with several opportunities to dive into STEM and expose me to new skills to help me succeed at future careers. Being in a team builds confidence and teaches me to work with others. I started doing FLL in 4th grade and now I am participating in FTC for the first time and am excited to experience what it is all about.
This is my 5th year in the FIRST Program. I am currently a 10th grader attending Mission San Jose High School and am a hardware specialist on the team. For fun I enjoy playing soccer, reading, and playing video games. First provides me with several opportunities to dive into STEM and expose me to new skills to help me succeed at future careers. Being in a team builds confidence and teaches me to work with others. I started doing FLL in 4th grade and now I am participating in FTC for the first time and am excited to experience what it is all about.
Aditya Korlahalli:
This is my first year in FIRST. I am currently in 9th grade. Some of my hobbies other than robotics are playing table tennis and the guitar. FIRST encourages teamwork and it is interesting to see how the robot is being built. FIRST also teachers kids around the world about robotics, teamwork, and other skills which will be vital in the future.
This is my first year in FIRST. I am currently in 9th grade. Some of my hobbies other than robotics are playing table tennis and the guitar. FIRST encourages teamwork and it is interesting to see how the robot is being built. FIRST also teachers kids around the world about robotics, teamwork, and other skills which will be vital in the future.
Anika Sharma:
This is my second year in the FIRST Program. I am currently a 12th grader attending Mission San Jose High School. Last year, I served as a team mentor for an FLL team. FIRST has taught me the importance of STEM and has encouraged me to pursue a career in computer science.
This is my second year in the FIRST Program. I am currently a 12th grader attending Mission San Jose High School. Last year, I served as a team mentor for an FLL team. FIRST has taught me the importance of STEM and has encouraged me to pursue a career in computer science.
Kartikeya Anand:
I have been a part of the FIRST program for around 5 years. A few of my hobbies are doing robotics (obviously), playing soccer, and playing video games. FIRST gives us a fun and challenging experience through robotics. Throughout the 5 years that I have partaken in FIRST, I learned about robotics, good citizenship skills, gracious professionalism, teamwork, and much more. As I was attending the FLL and FTC challenge, I was obtaining valuable skills that have led me to who I am today. I am currently an 11th grader attending Mission San Jose High School, and this is my 3rd year of FTC. After attending this year’s kickoff, I have understood that teamwork and hard work is key this year. Overall, my years with FIRST have been inspiring, fun, and educational; and I hope that I continue to learn in my next few years in FIRST.
I have been a part of the FIRST program for around 5 years. A few of my hobbies are doing robotics (obviously), playing soccer, and playing video games. FIRST gives us a fun and challenging experience through robotics. Throughout the 5 years that I have partaken in FIRST, I learned about robotics, good citizenship skills, gracious professionalism, teamwork, and much more. As I was attending the FLL and FTC challenge, I was obtaining valuable skills that have led me to who I am today. I am currently an 11th grader attending Mission San Jose High School, and this is my 3rd year of FTC. After attending this year’s kickoff, I have understood that teamwork and hard work is key this year. Overall, my years with FIRST have been inspiring, fun, and educational; and I hope that I continue to learn in my next few years in FIRST.
Gaurika Duvur:
My name is and I am a 11th grader at Mission San Jose High School in Fremont, California. This is my first year competing in FTC with the RoboAvatars, and my second year with FIRST. Being a part of this team has proven to be a catalyst, motivating me to learn and grow. I have gained leaderships skills as outreach coordinator, and have gained vital programing and engineering skills by programming for the team. I hope to continue to gain more skills, and become the most capable person I can be. Outside from Robotics, I devote time to TARC (Team America Rocketry Contest) and Girl Scouts. In both I have found ways to apply what I learn in FIRST. When I have time to spare I appreciate listening to music, writing, and reading. I am a huge film buff, and enjoy feeding this guilty pleasure, indulging in films no matter how obscure, whenever time permits. Since being a part of FIRST, I have learned just how pervasive robotics is in everyday life. The principles of robotic engineering play a part in medicine (surgery), geriatrics, environmental science, neuroscience, and more. I hope that after I graduate in two years, I can apply what I have learned in FIRST to make a positive impact in the world.
My name is and I am a 11th grader at Mission San Jose High School in Fremont, California. This is my first year competing in FTC with the RoboAvatars, and my second year with FIRST. Being a part of this team has proven to be a catalyst, motivating me to learn and grow. I have gained leaderships skills as outreach coordinator, and have gained vital programing and engineering skills by programming for the team. I hope to continue to gain more skills, and become the most capable person I can be. Outside from Robotics, I devote time to TARC (Team America Rocketry Contest) and Girl Scouts. In both I have found ways to apply what I learn in FIRST. When I have time to spare I appreciate listening to music, writing, and reading. I am a huge film buff, and enjoy feeding this guilty pleasure, indulging in films no matter how obscure, whenever time permits. Since being a part of FIRST, I have learned just how pervasive robotics is in everyday life. The principles of robotic engineering play a part in medicine (surgery), geriatrics, environmental science, neuroscience, and more. I hope that after I graduate in two years, I can apply what I have learned in FIRST to make a positive impact in the world.
Suraj Patel:
My name is Suraj. I have been in the First program since 6th grade. I am 16 years old and currently a junior at Mission San Jose High School. Some of my hobbies, apart from robotics, include playing soccer and learning taekwondo. In my free time, I like listening to music and playing video games. I joined my robotics team because i wanted to have fun with other kids my age while building robots. I love working with technology, and robotics allows me to do so. Watching the robot move and perform tasks, I feel a sense of satisfaction because I helped create it. On competition days, it is also very interesting to see what other teams came up with, and continue to hone our skills. Throughout the past 2 years of being in FTC, I learned about robotics, teamwork, gracious professionalism, and more. FIRST has also given me the opportunity to meet new people and learn just how important teamwork is.
My name is Suraj. I have been in the First program since 6th grade. I am 16 years old and currently a junior at Mission San Jose High School. Some of my hobbies, apart from robotics, include playing soccer and learning taekwondo. In my free time, I like listening to music and playing video games. I joined my robotics team because i wanted to have fun with other kids my age while building robots. I love working with technology, and robotics allows me to do so. Watching the robot move and perform tasks, I feel a sense of satisfaction because I helped create it. On competition days, it is also very interesting to see what other teams came up with, and continue to hone our skills. Throughout the past 2 years of being in FTC, I learned about robotics, teamwork, gracious professionalism, and more. FIRST has also given me the opportunity to meet new people and learn just how important teamwork is.
Kiran Raja:
I am 16 years old and have been participating with FIRST since I was 11. My experience started in FLL where I competed with my fellow team members for 3 years. Our team had a rough start the first year, but in the subsequent years we did extremely well. I have loved participating in robotics because I can learn to make things and have them do what I want through programming. Although robotics is one of my favorite activities I also have many other hobbies. I have done karate for a number of years and am a third degree black belt now. I also play saxophone in my school band. Doing robotics has helped me learn, help others, gain leadership skills and many more things. This is my third year in FTC and I hope to help other teams that are competing and have a great season ahead for my team.
I am 16 years old and have been participating with FIRST since I was 11. My experience started in FLL where I competed with my fellow team members for 3 years. Our team had a rough start the first year, but in the subsequent years we did extremely well. I have loved participating in robotics because I can learn to make things and have them do what I want through programming. Although robotics is one of my favorite activities I also have many other hobbies. I have done karate for a number of years and am a third degree black belt now. I also play saxophone in my school band. Doing robotics has helped me learn, help others, gain leadership skills and many more things. This is my third year in FTC and I hope to help other teams that are competing and have a great season ahead for my team.
Niranjan Ramamurthy:
I have been in the First Program for three years now. In my first two years I competed in FLL and last year I competed in FTC. I like playing video games, watching sports, and playing tennis and chess. I am currently a 11th grader in Mission San Jose High School. I really like robotics because I like to use my hands to make things and see my creations move through programming. Through the First Program I have learned teamwork and gracious professionalism, and I hope to learn a lot more in this next year.
I have been in the First Program for three years now. In my first two years I competed in FLL and last year I competed in FTC. I like playing video games, watching sports, and playing tennis and chess. I am currently a 11th grader in Mission San Jose High School. I really like robotics because I like to use my hands to make things and see my creations move through programming. Through the First Program I have learned teamwork and gracious professionalism, and I hope to learn a lot more in this next year.
Shreyas Chakravarty (Hardware):
I was apart of RoboAvatars for my second season in FTC. I am currently attend Harker High School. I am excited to learn a lot about robotics in the future.
I was apart of RoboAvatars for my second season in FTC. I am currently attend Harker High School. I am excited to learn a lot about robotics in the future.
