VEX Robotics Competition

6-Year Journey to World Championships

Team Captain for 4 years, leading teams to state qualifications for 6 consecutive years and reaching World Championships in 2021. Tournament Skills Champion with extensive experience in coding and engineering complex competitive robots.

Role: Team Captain (Years 9, 11, 12) Achievement: World Championships 2021 Record: 6-Year State Qualifier

Competition Highlights

Tournament Skills Champion

Won Skills Champion at VEX Day at the Mall State Tournament, demonstrating superior robot performance and programming precision.

6-Year State Qualifier

Consistently qualified for state championships for 6 consecutive years, showcasing sustained excellence and continuous improvement.

Team Leadership

Served as Team Captain for 4 years (grades 9, 11, 12), leading teams through complex engineering challenges and competitive strategy.

World Championships 2021

Reached the pinnacle of VEX competition by qualifying for and competing in the World Championships in 2021.

Team Leadership

Demonstrated exceptional teamwork and leadership skills while coordinating complex robotics projects under pressure.

Technical Expertise

Mechanical Engineering

  • Robot chassis design and optimization
  • Gear train and power transmission systems
  • Structural analysis and material selection
  • CAD modeling and 3D design

Programming & Control

  • Autonomous navigation algorithms
  • Sensor integration and data processing
  • PID control systems
  • Real-time system programming

Competition Strategy

  • Game analysis and strategy development
  • Alliance partner coordination
  • Performance optimization under pressure
  • Rapid prototyping and iteration

Impact & Recognition

Sustained Excellence

Achieving state qualifications for 6 consecutive years and reaching World Championships in 2021 represents exceptional consistency and growth in competitive robotics. As Team Captain for 4 years, led teams through complex engineering challenges while maintaining top-tier performance.

Technical Leadership

The VEX experience developed critical skills in robot design, autonomous programming, and team management. These technical and leadership capabilities directly inform current work in prosthetics innovation, bioengineering research, and startup development.

Competition Legacy

Tournament Skills Champion title and consistent state-level performance established a foundation for approaching complex engineering problems with both technical precision and strategic thinking.

6
Years State Qualifier
2021
World Championships
4
Years Team Captain