Our Team

Coach Saji

Software Engineer @ Oracle

Coach for FTC Team 12096 for 7 years, Coach for FLL team 1540 for 4 years, Likes to work with Kids STEM-related activities, also a Board Member of Robotics For Youth.


Coach Dinesh

Software Developer @ Hobsons Inc.

Has coached the team for 7 years. He is an avid learner and passionate about motivating kids to learn, also a Board Member of Robotics for Youth.


Sanya

Media Influencer and Project Manager

8th Grader @ Rachel Carson Middle School

3 years in FLL and 2 years in FTC.

Sanya likes to travel, play volleyball and Formula 1. 


Annika

Media Influencer and Project Manager

Freshman @ Mclean High School

1 year in FTC

Annika likes to read, write, and swim.


Ahalya

Media Influencer and Project Manager

Sophomore @ Independence High School

2 years in FLL and 2 years in FTC.

Ahalya likes to binge-watch, hang out with friends, and listen to music


Arnav

Media Influencer and Project Manager

Sophomore @ Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

2 years in FLL and 2 years in FTC.

Arnav likes to travel, play Formula 1, and read books.


Evin

Media Influencer and Project Manager

Sophomore @ Freedom High School

1 year in FLL and 2 years in FTC.

Evin likes to watch movies, hang with friends, and work out


Nishka

Media Influencer and Project Manager

Sophomore @ Independence High School

2 years in FLL and 3 years in FTC.

Nishka likes to play basketball, dance, and crochet.


Dishaa

Robot Programmer, Media Influencer and Driver

Junior @ Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

5 years in FLL and 6 years in FTC.

Dishaa likes to draw and dance.


Joshua

Robot Engineer and Programmer

Senior @ Rock Ridge High School

2 years in FTC.

Joshua is an energetic and friendly person who enjoys reading and playing sports.


Rishi

Robot Engineer and Programmer

Senior @ Rock Ridge High School and the Academy of Engineering and Technology

4 years in FTC.

Rishi likes to play sports and do science.


Saurav

Robot Engineer and Driver

Senior @ Potomac Falls High School and the Academy of Engineering and Technology

5 years in FLL and 6 years in FTC.

Saurav enjoys programming, and is currently learning Java.


Siddharth

CAD Designer and Robot Engineer

Senior @ Lightridge High School

1 year in Vex an 4 years in FTC.

Siddharth enjoys playing soccer and is very passionate about doing robotics and working with a team.


Ronel

Robot Engineer

Junior @ Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

3 years in Vex and 2 years in FTC.

Ronel enjoys playing outside with friends and skateboarding around his neighborhood. He takes interest in programming and mechanical engineering.


Mentor Ishan

First Year @ University of Virginia

2 years in FLL and 3 years in FTC.

Ishan enjoys building Legos, wearing ties, and Ripstiking ’round town.


Mentor Manoj Chaubal

Electrical Engineer @ Leidos

Passion for teaching science. Knowledgeable in Electronics and Programming.