Our Team
We compete at the FTC Robotics tournaments as The Javengers
Our Team
We compete at the FTC Robotics tournaments as The Javengers
My name is Hitesh and I am a going to Penn State. In FTC people call me Ghost Analyst. My role on the team was scouting and strategy. Outside of FTC, I spend time outside in the nature, and spend time being a sports analyst
My name is Pranav Vaddadi, but on the Javengers I was known as CAD Fury. I am going to Pitt and I did FTC for 6 years. My role on the team was the design team as I helped build, design, and CAD. I enjoy being one of the drivers and like to create the best strategies for the robot game. Out of FTC, you can find me playing soccer, watching sports or Netflix, or learning new Tiktok dances.
My name is Akash, but on the Javengers, I was known as .JAR-LORD. I am currently advising the Javengers software team, helping new members learn more about using Android Studio, Java, and the FTC SDK. I am going to Georgia Tech and I did FTC for 5 years. Before FTC, I also did FLL for 3 years. I may have been the LORD of software on the team, but outside of programming in FTC, I participated in Science Olympiad, where I competed in events including Wifi Lab and Codebusters. I enjoy playing basketball, and I'm a big Milwaukee Bucks fan. I've also been playing the cello for 7 years. In my free time, I like binge watching detective shows like Monk and Psych.
My name is Yashwant, but in the Javengers I was known as Spider Hub. I am a 7th grader at Eagle View Middle school. I did FTC for two years. I enjoy learning more aspects about hardware and collaborating with my team members. Outside FTC I do many activities such as tennis and playing with my friends
My name is Eshan Parmar, but on the Javengers I was known as Thorque. l am going to Pitt, and I was in FTC for 4 years. My role on the team was strategy lead but I helped out with build, design, and CAD. I enjoy coming up with new and innovative ideas that we incorporated into our robot as well as creating strategies that helped our team move forward in competitions. Outside of FTC, I was an active boy scout who turned into an eagle scout. Other activities I enjoy are playing basketball, camping, and various outdoor activities.
My name is Kenneth as you probably know because it is displayed right above my face, but what you may not know is that by night, I went by the superhero identity, SCARLET COMMIT! I am currently going to Georgia Tech, and I was the super-leader of the software team, a member of the engineering notebook team, and a member of the outreach team. I would always COMMIT to the software team, but I really wanted to learn more about hardware, especially how to design in CAD. During my regular, old, boring time as my secret identity, you will often find me watching Avatar: The Last Airbender (which is absolutely the best show ever), playing piano, and randomly dancing when I'm bored.
To most people, I am known as Krittika, the Johns Hopkins student. However, once introduced to FIRST, I transformed into Hackeye, STEM superhero and programmer extraordinaire. I have participated in FLL for one year and in FTC for 4 years. My experience with FIRST has helped me become a stronger leader and public speaker. I enjoy programming, working on the engineering notebook, and thinking about robot design. I'm learned more about objected-oriented programming and debugging. In my free time, I dabble in both Muggle and wizard magic, play the violin, and engage in intense swordplay... no, wordplay.
My name is Rachael Chacko, and I was Calc Widow on the team. I go to Dartmouth, and I participated in FTC for 3 years. My roles on the team consisted of Engineering Notebook team leader, Outreach team leader, and Software team member. I made my last year on The Javengers memorable by holding multiple outreaches around the community to promote FIRST and STEM. I continue participating in FIRST by volunteering at local competitions and mentoring FTC teams. In my free time, I enjoy volunteering, traveling, and listening to the band Queen.
Hi, my name is Rishab Katti but, you probably knew me as The Bulk. I currently am a student at Penn State and I have participated in FLL for 1 year and FTC for 4 years. FIRST has taught me skills such as time management and public speaking skills. At FTC, you could’ve found me on the build, CAD, design and strategy teams. I particularly enjoyed building the robot and watching it run at competitions! Outside of FTC, you can find me playing tennis, volunteering or playing video games.
My name is Sarah Chacko, known as hero Stack Panther, and I am currently a senior at Cumberland Valley High School. I have participated in First Lego League through the nationally-ranked Sixth Sensors team for the past three years and FTC for 2 years. I learned more about the robot, both software and hardware, and coordinating outreach activities. Outside of FTC, you can find me playing trombone, volunteering, and participating in my Girls Scouts troop.
My name is Susan Chemmanoor, I’m in 8th grade, and I’ve been involved with the FIRST program for 8 years, and it has really impacted my life. When I was five, I started playing a supporting role in my brothers FLL team the XBOTS in VA. I finally was part of the Sixth Sensors FLL team in PA, when my parents moved. The Sixth Sensors went to the International Razorback invitational in May 2016 and won third place in overall robot design, out of 72 teams that participated, including many international teams. Since then we’ve combined our FLL and FTC teams into a new FTC team: The Javengers. My favorite things in robotics are building and being creative with attachments. In my free time I like Bollywood dancing, singing, reading and Tae Kwon Do.
I am attending Duke and am a FIRST veteran having been in FLL for four years and FTC for five years. I aspire to be either a mechanical engineer or a computer scientist when I am older. I wasthe build team lead for The Javengers and was aptly named Wire Man. I found myself most interested in coordinating with team members to create robotics camps for kids in our area and also in trying to solve game challenges by building cool attachments on our robot. The things that I found challenging are coding (remembering syntax), time-management, and remembering to wear safety glasses when working with power tools (thanks everyone on the team for reminding me). When I'm not doing robotics you can find me playing soccer or chess, reading, or drawing.
My name is Ethan Gable, but I wasknown as Silver Servo on the Javengers. I did FTC for 2 years, but I was on the Javengers for 1 year. I recently moved from Italy, where I was on an FTC team called Robotica Santi. We got to compete in the World Championships in St. Louis last year. I am a 10th grader who was a builder and designer on the team. I also tried to help strategize. I like to play baseball, swim, and run outside of robotics.
My name is Drew Gable, but when I am with the Javengers, I am Falcomm. I am a 9th grader at Carlisle High School. I am new to the team, but I have two years of experience from my last team, Robotica Santi, in Aviano, Italy. We competed across Europe and even went to the FTC World Championships twice. I enjoy building, using CAD, and driving the robot. In FTC, I have learned very valuable skills that I will use for the rest of my life, such as leadership and gracious professionalism. I have also learned many mechanical techniques, such as soldering and how to use certain machinery. Two years ago, I went to the Space Robotics Academy in Huntsville Alabama, where I spent a week learning robotics and leadership skills that I still use today. In my free time, I enjoy running cross country, wrestling, video games (COD, Halo, Destiny, Etc.), and reading.
My name is Vishnu Viswanathan, but among fellow STEM enthusiast, I’m J.A.R.V.I.S.H. I am a senior at Cumberland Valley High School, and have participated in First for three years. I’m a three year veteran to FTC, and with the skills I’ve gained from my previous years, and the help from my team, I’m sure we will be successful. FIRST has helped me with my public speaking skills, and has increased my interest in STEM. I enjoy reading books and comics, and watching movies.
Hello! My name is Vishnu and my fellow Javangers cadets call me Int Man. I am a Senior at Cumberland Valley High School and I am going into my fifth year of FIRST. FIRST has really allowed me to grow and develop into the person I am today. I have learned a variety of skills such as public speaking, different building and strategy skills, and time management skills. I never really understood my interest in STEM until I joined the FIRST program. These skills will forever be with me thanks to FIRST and the fantastic programs it hosts.
My name is Varnika Udhayakumar and my Javengers name is Hackeye. I am part of the programming team. I’m in eighth grade at Good Hope Middle School. this is my first year doing FTC, but I did FLL for four years on the team Robotron Robotics. Outside of FTC I play tennis and volleyball. I also like hanging out with my friends, listening to music, playing with my dog, and biking with friends.
My name is Sarvesh Gopalakrishnan and my name is the Winter Solder.I am in 8th grade and I have done two years of FLL and this is my first year doing FTC. I joined FTC because I wanted to be a part of a robotics team and to also learn how to code. I am on the Software Team. My hobbies outside of FTC are playing basketball and hanging out with my friends. I like solving math problems and I also like science. My least favorite subject is ELA.
My name is Ani but on this team I am known as Hack-Lord. I have been doing FLL for the past two years and now I joined the Javengers to continue my First journey through FTC. I was on the team, Gearshift, and last year we had the opportunity to compete in the world festival in Detroit, Michigan. Although we didn’t do that well it gave me the determination to try even harder in the next step of First. In FLL I was mostly on software, but this year I want to contribute on the hardware team. In FTC, I want to be able to build a structurally sound robot using the engineering knowledge that I learned from FLL, and more concepts that I am taught in FTC. I am on the Mechanicsburg Swim Team, and in my free time I like to cook, eat, and watch movies.
My name is Jordan Shopp. I am a sophomore at Cumberland Valley High School. I am a third-year veteran in FTC, and this is my eighth year in FIRST. On the Javengers FTC Team, I am known as the fierce Gear Machine. I serve as the CAD co-lead, and I try to arrange many of our team’s outreaches. When I’m not building awesome robots, I am typically studying, hanging out with friends, doing science fair experiments, or competing on my team’s quizbowl team. I can’t wait to see you at the next FTC competition!
I am Tej from the Javengers, I go to Eagle View Middle school. On the Javengers team, I am the Stack Panther (Black Panther). I am part of hardware, and help out building the robot, and learn everything there is to know. If I am not at FTC, I could be doing Science Olympiad, doing homework, practicing for quiz bowl, or playing outside. Hope to see you at the next FTC competition!
Hi! My name is Kylie, I’m a sophomore at CVHS. My name on this team is Spark-Lord. I spent last year on an FRC team in California, but after moving to Pennsylvania I’ve joined this the Javengers. I do all kinds of stuff here, like electrical and scouting. But when I’m not doing that I’m working on stage crew, attending youth group, or drowning in essays.
My name is Varun and I am in 9th grade but I am known as Falcomm in FTC. This is my third year in FTC but I have some experience with building and designing structures. I was introduced to FIRST when The Javengers held a summer camp for robotics. After experiencing the thrills that they gave me, I decided that I wanted to be on the team. I joined the team as a builder and I immediately knew that I had made a great decision. Since joining, I have learned a lot of team building skills and to voice out my thoughts. In my free time, I like to draw and play chess, but you can usually find me reading a book.
Hi, my name is Tarun, but on the Javengers I am known as the Square Groot. I am a 7th grader at Mountain View Middle School and this is my first year in FTC. I have had 2 years of FLL experience. On the team I help out with the design and build teams. When I’m not working on the robot, I can be found playing with my rubix cubes, playing soccer or playing with my friends.
My name is Sachin Srinivasa and in the FTC world, I am known as Thorque. I am a 10th grader at Cumberland Valley High School. Doing FTC will help me pursue a career in subjects in the STEM field. In FTC, I plan on continuing in the software subteam, so I can learn things that can help me later in my life for my career. In my spare time, I enjoy watching movies, playing video games, and playing soccer.
My name is Rushil aka DiVISION. I am a 10th grader at Cumberland Valley High School, and this is my 3rd year doing FTC, and I have done 3 years of FLL in the past. I enjoy FTC mainly because I am passionate about robotics, especially design and building. On the team, I use my artificial intelligence for building the robot, and sometimes to help defeat Thanos. When not using my Mind Stone, I can be found attempting to solve crazy math problems, playing blitz chess online, doing cardistry with my friends, playing jazz on my saxophone, or complaining about Bio homework.
My name is Janani, and Calc Widow on the Javengers Team. I’m in 9th grade at Cumberland Valley High School. I've done FLL for 4 years on the team Robotron Robotics, and this is my second year on Javengers, and I find it amazing. During FTC sessions, I mostly do CAD, or I do hardware building. Since I’ve done FLL for 4 years, FTC is a healthy challenge that I enjoy to do! So far, FTC has helped me do better throughout school, like Tech-Ed, Future City, etc. Outside of FTC, you'll catch me playing the piano, riding my bike, singing, or simply just watching TV. I am looking forward to continuing FTC!
Hello, My name is Reuben but as a Javenger, I am known as the Int-Man. I am a sophomore at Cumberland Valley High School and this is my third year in FTC and my seventh year with FIRST. At FTC meetings I help out by working with the build team to create amazing robots that we use in our competitions. When I am not at FTC, I am most likely working on schoolwork, studying for Science Olympiad, or playing games with friends. I hope to see you at our next FTC competition!
I am James Hutchins, mild-mannered science geek by day, but whenever the Javengers assemble, I become the clever and resourceful QuickServo. This is my fifth year in FTC and I am thrilled to be a member of the build team and put our designs into action. I am a senior at PA Cyber. My goal is to build an engineering career focusing on mechanical systems and robotics. My favorite ways to spend my time include participating in esports and preparing for college.
I’m Chinmay, but when the Javengers assemble, they call me the Wire Man. This is my second year in FTC, and I help with a lot of the programming and Engineering Notebook side of things. Outside of FTC, I enjoy doing math, playing typeracer, and googling things.
I'm Alvin and I am a sophomore at Cumberland Valley High School. This is my first year in FTC, but I have previously been in FLL for 4 years. In the Javengers, I am part of the software team. In my free time, I like to watch movies, play video games, and listen to music.
My name is Poorvi, but on the Javengers I am known as Captain Americode. This will be my third year of FTC as a sophomore at Cumberland Valley High School. I am part of the software team. Outside of FTC, I enjoy playing the violin and running.
My name is Adith, but among the Javengers, I am known as Datadevil. I am currently a senior at Cumberland Valley High School and this is my fifth year in FTC, although I was also in FLL for one year. I am part of the hardware team on the Javengers and helped to build the robot while also learning a lot from senior team members. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my friends and playing video games. I believe that if we all work together we can have a great season!
I’m Bindu Jasty, but more commonly known as Transmitter Soldier. I am a senior at Cumberland Valley High School, and have been involved with FIRST for 7 years. This is my fifth year in FTC. On the team I help in initiating outreaches and organizing the team. I love spreading STEM and promoting FIRST in my community. Outside of FTC I am involved in Wrestling and Science Olympiad. I hope to encourage others to join FIRST programs and make my mark in my final year.
My name is Simran Kulkarni, also known as Captain Code. I have been with the FIRST organization for 8 years. I was first with FLL for 3 years and this will be my 5th year in FTC. In FTC I enjoy working on all aspects but I especially enjoy creating STEM outreaches and promoting FIRST in our community. Outside of FTC, I love participating in Cumberland Valley's Science Olympiad team and Student Council; and I also love to dance and bake.
My name is Sameeha, but on the Javengers, I’m known as Calc Widow. On the team, I do documentation, and I also help out with outreach, CAD, and software. Outside of FTC, I love singing, reading, drawing, playing piano, and practicing Kung Fu.
I am Santhanu Vinayagam, infamously known in the team has Tech-Ki, the God of Mischief, an expert liar and trickster. I am currently going to CDEHS ( Central Dauphin East High School) and I am part of the hardware team. I want to learn more about CAD and get better at hardware. When I go in disguise to Midgard, you will see me playing Valorant or most likely just reading books (I do more fun things that I could tell you but my Midgard lawyer advised me to do).
My name is Ram and I am the coach for The Javengers. I am currently working as a director at the UnitedHealth Group. I also have an MBA from Franklin Pierce Engineering University. I have been volunteering, acting as a mentor and coach for the past 6 years. I am also part of the executive board of PACAR and I’m very passionate about teaching kids in STEM related areas.
I was originally an engineering graduate in Instrumentation and Control and worked as an Industrial Process Automation Engineer for more than 10 Years. I earned an MBA degree in Operations and research, and have been working as an Analyst for over 20 years, currently as an ERP Analyst at Deloitte. I love science, technology, and history.
Avid enthusiast of open-source software.
I am Rakesh Krishnaswamy, mentoring the Javengers team. I am an engineering graduate in electrical and electronics and pursued masters of business administration (MBA) in information systems management. I have 10 years of experience in software product development based on Java, cloud computing and enterprise content management platforms. My other areas of interest are structural engineering, thermodynamics and applied mathematics.