Our 2016-2017 Team
We are a group of ninth-graders in Fremont. We formed this team in spring 2016, while we were in our last year of junior high. We decided to form this team because we saw the value of FTC for each and every one of us. We started with not much experience, but we have learned so much in just our rookie year! By joining FTC, we learned so many new skills such as programming, and CAD design, and there’s so much more to learn!
Avikam founded Innov8rz in Spring of 2016. He is a high-school freshman with over 3 years of experience in software development in many languages, such as Python, Java, and Swift. He has developed many applications, from multi-platform desktop applications to native applications for the iOS platform. Many of his apps are already in the Apple App Store and have been downloaded and used by thousands. Avikam enjoys taking rigorous courses in the math and science fields, especially Calculus and Physics. With extensive hands-on experience in software development, CAD design, web design, sensors and electronics, he is ready to take on any challenge! Avikam knows how to have fun outdoors and indoors and loves to swim, ski, play the clarinet, and play video games!
Anurag is a freshman in Fremont. He brings a lot of skills to the table including engineering, programming, and much more! On the other hand, the most important fact about him is that he is a very caring, friendly, social, and committed worker for any task.
Samridh is a freshman residing in Fremont. A hands-on person, loves to build, he has been tinkering with robotics since his early childhood. Sam’s first exposure to competitive robotics was through First Lego League (FLL) where he built a robot to complete various missions using Lego Mindstorm’s EV3. Sam’s forte includes mechanical design both CAD and hardware, controlling the robot in the field, outreach and fund raising. He is very zealous about business leadership, entrepreneurship and thrives on challenges. Sam is also an athlete and plays basketball for his school team.
Keerthan is a freshman in Fremont. FTC has opened up a passion for robotics for him since then. He comes in handy with many skills like engineering and hardware. In his free time, he loves percussion and plays drumset on the side. He also likes to watch DCI and WGI shows during the season since its percussion that comes up to his interest a lot. He is also lucky enough to have a little sister on the run.
Rakesh is a freshman in Fremont. In his free time, he enjoys baseball, playing the trombone, and debate. He brings various skills to the table such as programming, design, and creative thinking. But perhaps most importantly, he is a committed member who knows exactly what to do for our team.