Over three years with FIRST Robotics Competition Team 4738, The Patribots, I advanced from team member to Vice President and eventually Director of Engineering, leading the design, manufacturing, and assembly of multiple competition robots. In these roles, I managed a team of over 40 students, coordinated subgroups across mechanical, electrical, and programming divisions, and mentored new members in design and fabrication.

My work centered on developing lightweight, durable, and efficient mechanisms to improve on-field performance. I designed key systems including the claw, arm motion system, intake, shooter, and robot frame, and programmed CNC toolpaths to fabricate precision components for nearly every major assembly. Through iterative prototyping, testing, and collaboration, I strengthened my abilities in mechanical design, manufacturing processes, and leadership under pressure.

Under my leadership, the team achieved top-tier rankings—placing 60th out of 3,300 teams worldwide and later in the top 4% globally. We earned multiple awards, including the Imagery Award at both the San Diego Regional and the FIRST World Championship, as well as Quality Awards at the Bayou and San Diego Regionals, and a Regional Championship win at Bayou that advanced us to Worlds.

These experiences taught me to lead diverse teams, manage complex projects under tight deadlines, and integrate design, fabrication, and electrical systems into high-performance robots—skills that continue to shape my engineering work at Cal Poly.