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

Aysen Chong ('26)

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

Co-Vice President: Prithvi Saravanan ('27)

Co-Vice President: Tanay Paranjpe ('27)
Mechanical Lead: Aditi Karthik ('27)

The Build Department uses power tools, assembles gearboxes, designs robots, and CAD our products.

Technology

Vice President: Neel Adem ('27)

Co-Software Lead: Aadi Bhat ('27)

Co-Software Lead: Dhyan Soni ('28)

Co-Electrical Lead: Alexander Garceau ('26)

Co-Electrical Lead: Bryan Chen ('27)

The Tech Department programs and wires the robot. They use industry-level control algorithms to plan and program the autonomous and teleoperated period.

Outreach

Vice President: Pranav Santhosh ('27)

Scouting Lead: Saaras Kodali ('26)

The Outreach Department determines the team's competition strategy, coordinates outreach events, and spreads FIRST's message.

Business

Vice President: Mateo Agdeppa ('27)

Director of Public Relations: Katherine Chen ('27)

Fundraising Lead: Meena Atluri('28)

The Business Department obtains sponsorships and grants, organizes fundraisers, runs all social media accounts, and creates team promotional material.

Albert's Angels

We are a subcommittee of Team Optix dedicated to supporting women in STEM and ensuring an inclusive and open enviornment.