Meet the Team

Meet Team USA

Arjun
Hi, I'm Arjun! On my FTC team I do most of our 3D design and 3D printing, and I led two subsystems in our most recent season. On our FIRST​ Global team, I am the robot lead. Outside of robotics, I do gymnastics and play piano, as well as eat anything sweet.
Sarthak
I’m Sarthak, a rising junior at Montgomery Blair High School. This is my fourth year in FIRST. On my FTC team, I’m the Software Lead. Outside of FIRST, I play baseball, basketball, piano, clarinet and strategy games. 
Lena
I'm Lena, rising freshman at the University of Maryland. On my FTC team, I serve as the project manager and as a robot subsystem lead. Outside of robotics, I enjoy gardening, drinking copious amounts of tea, and playing soccer and piano.
​Anika
​Hi, I’m Anika! I’m a rising sophomore at Montgomery Blair High School. This is my third year in FIRST. On my FTC team, I manage the engineering/outreach notebooks. I am also the Outreach Lead on the team. Outside of FIRST, I’m a competitive pianist and I enjoy reading, writing and studying. I work best when I’m stressed out, so FTC is perfect for me :)
Shruti
My name is Shruti, and I am rising sophomore at Montgomery Blair High School. I've been participating in FIRST for three years. On my FTC team, I am the Marketing and Communications lead, as well as the FLL Jr. Program lead. Aside from FIRST, I enjoy playing tennis, biking, and watching Netflix.
​Raashi
My name is Raashi. I'm a rising senior in the Richard Montgomery International Baccalaureate program. This is my third year in FIRST, and I am the FTC outreach lead. My favorite thing about FIRST is collaborating with new people and sharing experiences. I am the FIRST coordinator for a non-profit, STEMS, which focuses on bringing STEM opportunities to hearing impaired students. Outside of robotics, I have studied and performed Indian Classical Dance for 11 years and I am an Opinions writer on my school newspaper.
​Ishaan
My name is Ishaan, I’m a rising eleventh grader, and this is my seventh year doing FIRST. On my FTC team, I am the robot lead. My favorite part of FTC is building cool mechanisms. In addition to FIRST, I am a Boy Scout and I swim competitively.​
​Devasena
I'm Devasena and I am a rising tenth grader. I enjoy learning about anything STEM related, but especially science. This my second year with FTC, and I'm excited for another season! On the team, I work on Corporate Outreach and sponsorships. Outside of FIRST, I enjoy playing the flute, piccolo and reading.
​Rohan
My name is Rohan. This is my fourth year in FIRST. I manage the website and online tool integration for Wizards.exe.  I am also the team historian, documenting our team's journey.  I am a rising freshman at the Richard Montgomery IB highschool. In my free time, I play tennis, piano, and I have a black belt in karate. I love all things space. I am excited for FIRST Global because I love learning about new cultures and interacting with new people. 
​Jyotsna
Hello I’m Jyotsna. I’m 14 years old, a rising 9th grader at Montgomery Blair High School and this is my second year on Wizards.exe. Outside of robotics I have a passion for STEM, music and being social. 
​Maanav
My name is Maanav. I am a rising ninth grader and this is my fourth year with FIRST. I had two very fun and successful years in FIRST LEGO League that included going to the Razorback invitational International competition in Arkansas. This is my second year in FIRST Tech Challenge and I am really looking forward to it. Outside of FIRST, I take Sanskrit classes, Karate and do fencing at a competitive level. In my spare time I like to watch TV, go biking, read and of course hang out with my friends.

Honorary Members of FIRST​ Global Team USA 2018

Kristopher
Hey, I'm Kristopher. I am a rising senior at Saint Michael's Catholic Academy over at Austin, Texas. I am a founding member of our school's FTC team, called 12928 LightSaders. On 12928, I am co-captain and I specifically lead engineering and marketing. For FIRST Global Team USA 2018, I designed this years logo and helped with branding and marketing. Outside of FIRST I enjoy building and flying drones, graphics design, and biking.