Meet our Team
Carter A.
Administrative Captain and Head of Outreach
Carter first got into robotics when he was 8. This is his fourth year on Team 519. He spends most of his time at meetings working on hardware, or design, either with pen and paper or 3D modeling. He is an inspiring pilot and hopes to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Peter
Build Captain
This is Peter’s fourth year on Team 519. He has always liked Legos, technology, and robotics. His main hobbies are 3D printing and robotics. He hopes to get a degree in mechanical engineering from Virginia Tech.
Michael
Programming Captain
This is Michael’s second year participating in FTC and robotics in general at Herndon High School. He joined after being referred by a few people already participating, and was instantly drawn in because of his interest in programming and previous experience with it. Since joining, he has been introduced to the complete other side of engineering by the other members of the team and hopes to continue this learning for the future. Michael plans on continuing into the computer science field; this team has helped him get closer to that goal.
Brady
Recruitment Captain
This is Brady’s second year on an FTC team. He joined after reaching out to the build captain. He instantly found himself asking questions and tries to help wherever he can. He currently hopes to achieve a better understanding for all things mechanical and to learn just what it takes to build a robot.
Aditya
Build Team Member
This is Aditya’s fourth year on the FTC Team, and he returned to the team this year because of the amounts of fun and how much he learned last year. He aspires to attend Virginia Tech and to major in the computer science field.
Derek
Build Team Member
Derek has been involved with STEM for three years now. He came to our team from our sister team (FRC 116) as he wanted to try something new. Derek is interested in 3D modeling and fabrication and is working to attend a Virginia college to get a career in engineering.
John
Build Team Member
This is John’s third year on the team and his third year on an FTC team. His robotics experiences have sparked an interest in Aerospace Engineering. He has learned lots of new skills in robotics, software, and engineering. He hopes he can get into the engineering program at Texas A&M.
Raymond
Software Team Member
This is Raymond’s first year on the team. He joined the team with the love of robots and robotics as a whole. After he graduates, he hopes to become a rheumatologist after going to the Virginia Commonwealth University.
Carter W.
Software Team Member
Carter joined the team due to his love for software and robotics. Outside of the team, he has a passion for soccer. His goal is to go on to college and work in an engineering field.
Wesley
Build Team Member
Wesley joined our team after getting recommended to do robotics by Trevor. He likes programming and wants to go to college to work towards an engineering degree.
Morgan
Software Team Member
Morgan joined the team because he thought it would be a good experience and a fun time. He likes to program and wants to work in an engineering position after he graduates from college.
Jess
Software Team Member
This is Jess’s first year on the team. He joined to do something fun and pursue his interests with software. Once he graduates, he plans on going to college and working in an engineering environment.
Trevor
Build Team Member
Trevor joined our team this year as he wanted to learn how to build a robot. He has an interest with Legos and engineering. When he leaves high school, he wants to go to college and find a job in an engineering field.
Ankit
Software Team Member
Ankit joined our team since his brother Aditya is already on the team. He loves computers and robotics, fueling his ambition for the team and his desire to go to college and find an engineering job.