Departments
We build strong student leaders in our community who emulate the FIRST Core Values. Our team follows a business model consisting of an executive board, president, and four VP's whom each preside over different subteams. Our leaders train their protégés to become leads next season and embrace Gracious Professionalism and Coopertition. Through hands-on experiences of 21st Century skills, we are training our students to become STEM leaders!
President
Varaprasad Nibhanupudi ('25)​
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As president, it's my job to be the face of Optix. I manage the ongoing tasks of each of the four departments, communicate with our parent group, and plan other social events for our club! It's my job to ensure that Optix operates smoothly throughout the year.
Build
Vice President: Sharanya Tripathi ('25)
Build Lead: Tanay Paranjpe ('27)
Hardware and Fabrication Lead: Rudra Jani ('25)
Design lead: Tanay Shah ('26)
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The Build Department uses power tools, assembles gearboxes, designs robots, and CAD our products. It's perfect for people who like to get hands-on, are great collaborators, and have a willingness to learn!
Technology Department
Vice President: Chinmay Ramamurthy ('25)
Co-Director of Electrical: Ace Chong ('26)
Co-Director of Electrical: Alex Zhang ('25)
Director of Software: Neel Adem ('27)
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The Tech Department programs and wires the robot. They use industry-level control algorithms to plan and program the autonomous and teleoperated period. Join Tech to learn soldering, wiring, and control theory!
Outreach
Vice President: Thein-nam Hyunh ('25)
Outreach Coordinator: Jason Fang ('25)
Scouting Lead: Saaras Kodali ('26)
Director of Awards: Chrissie Zhou ('26)
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The Outreach Department determines the team's competition strategy, coordinates outreach events, and spreads FIRST's message. It's perfect for people who love volunteering, planning, and writing!
Business
Vice President: Rayyan Darugar ('25)
Director of Finance: Saathvik Gampa ('26)
Director of Fundraising: Sri Surapaneni ('26)
Director of Public Relations: Cindy Liang ('26)
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The Business Department obtains sponsorships and grants, organizes fundraisers, runs all social media accounts, and creates team promotional material. Perfect for people who have interests in finance and resource optimization!
