Team: 118 Robonauts
Team Profile: Team 118, The Robonauts, is a globally recognized FIRST Robotics Competition team founded in partnership with NASA Johnson Space Center. With a legacy of technical excellence, innovation, and competitive success, the Robonauts also prioritize mentorship and outreach, making a lasting impact on their students, local community, and the broader FRC community worldwide.
Roles: Subsystem Mechanical Design Lead, Competition operations lead [Alliance coordination and Driving]
As a subsystem lead, I facilitated the full development cycle of a robot subsystem, from brainstorming and prototyping to CAD design, manufacturing, and assembly. My primary focus was mechanical design in CAD and hands-on fabrication using CNC and conventional machines. I also coordinated tasks, delegated work, and tracked both progress and engagement of subsystem members to ensure effective collaboration and on-time delivery.
As Competition Operations Lead, I coordinated match strategy with alliance partners from across the globe and ensured clear, professional communication between our drive team, technical leads, and pit crew. This role required strong situational awareness, quick decision making under pressure, and the ability to adapt strategy in real time. In addition to operating the robot safely and effectively, I monitored performance, identified potential issues, and relayed feedback to keep the team aligned and the robot competition-ready.