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Our Team


We compete at the FTC Robotics tournaments as The Javengers

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Our Team


We compete at the FTC Robotics tournaments as The Javengers

Team Javengers

Javengers team members




Yashwanth

What's good guys? My name is Yashwanth Raj Yannamalla! I am on the Javengers team! I am not known for anything at the moment. Other than my name. This year is my first year of FTC! It's pretty cool, right? This is my start of robotics. I am going to 7th grade. My school is Eagle View. I would love to help build a robot for Javengers! I would love to do something that will make a positive effect on the robot. I would love to share my ideas with the team. This will help me build leadership skills, courage and more! Other than robotics I am involved in other things too! I play for Keystone FC soccer, I do swimming, I take public tennis classes, and I play chess (I won my school chess tournament) . I absolutely love sports. I love SOCCER. I think Ronaldo is the soccer goat.


Tarun

My name is Tarun Malarvasan but on the Javengers I am known as Falcomm. My role on the team is to build and design the robot in CAD our robot throughout the season. Outside of FTC, I run the FRC team at my high school in which I have the role of Design and Mechanical Lead.


Sahana

I'm Sahana, but on the Javengers, I'm known as Square Groot. When I’m not busy being a plant, I'm an 9th grader at CV9, and this is my 3rd year of FTC, with two previous years of FLL experience. I mostly work with Hardware, but I also help out with Engineering Notebook. Outside of FTC, I enjoy Synchronized Swimming, binge watching TV, and hanging out with my friends. Good luck to all the FTC teams this season!


Hari

My name is Hari, I am currently in 9th grade at the Cumberland Valley Ninth Grade Academy and this is my 3rd year in FTC, although I was also in FLL for one year. On the team, I am known as the “sockless sigma”. I am mostly part of the hardware but also bit of software 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 and doing science.



Sahiti

My name is Scarlet Glitch, but if you want to go by my undercover name, I am Sahiti. I am a Junior at Cumberland Valley High School when I'm not busy saving the world. Being a 2nd-year Javengers team member, I have worked in all aspects of this team, but mainly in presentations and outreach. My quick glitch powers have helped the team during our robot game as a human player. Prior to FTC, I was in FLL for 4 years where we had gone to the FLL world championship. When I'm not busy being the coolest scarlet glitch out there, I can be found participating in school team clubs such as Mock Trial, Speech and Debate, Science Olympiad, and FBLA. I also can be found dancing, singing, or making art whenever I get the chance.


Adithyaa

Hi, I’m Adithyaa Sai Ayyasmy and I am on the Javenger tem 8468 in FTC. I’m in 8th and go to MVMS. This is my first year in FTC. I am positive I have some skills that will positively impact our robot. I do Science Olympiad and I am in the school Orchestra, Band, and chorus. I attend the PAUCA cricket camp and love watching the India team win.


Pranav Vanga

Hi! I’m Pranav (the other one), and in the Javengers I’m known as INT-man. I’m a rookie member, and I’ve helped with the portfolio and documentation this year. I have gained experience with building the robot and helping with different parts. I’ve gained valuable experience on this journey and wish to continue to learn more throughout the season. In my free time, I like playing the keyboard!



Abhiram

Hi, I’m Abhiram, but in the Javengers I’m known as DATA-DEVIL. I’ve helped with building the robot and assisting other team members, making sure I’m trained in all aspects of FTC. I enjoy helping others and have a major interest in building the robot. I enjoy FTC and wish to continue his FIRST experience.

Anshu

Hi, I’m Anshu and I am on the Javengers team in FTC. I’m in 8th grade and attend Mountain View Middle School. This is my first year doing this program, but I do have some prior experience from FLL (I only did it for one year though). As a new member, I hope to contribute mainly to the software part of the robot rather than the hardware/manual part. I hope to gain new memories and experiences being on this team as well as improve my technical and social skills. Other than FTC, the only other competitive activity I participate in is Science Olympiad for my school team. For fun I like to play sports, read, and binge watch any TV show.

Sanvi

Hi, my name is Sanvi Venna . This is my first year of FTC. I am a part of the Javangers team. I am an 8th grader going to Eagle View Middle School. I participated in FLL in 7th grade. I hope to help my team with the software aspects. I hope to improve my public speaking and presentation abilities. I am involved in Science Olympiad. In my free time I like baking, playing tennis, and watching Netflix.

Architects team members


Dhruv

Hello, my name is Dhruv. This is my first year in FTC, as part of the Architechs, the Javengers’ sister team. I go to Eagle View Middle School, and after the summer, I’m going to 8th grade. On the team, I help plan our meetings, I help plan our engineering portfolio, and I talk to a lot of people on the team. In my free time, I code, listen to music, read books, grind Khan Academy, study Biology, and get cooked on Fortnite.

Kaushik

Hi my name is Kaushik. I go to Eagle View middle school and I am in 7th grade. This is my first year of FTC and before this I did 4 years of FLL. On the team, I help code and build the robot, and help plan the meetings. In my free time I code, play on my PS5, read, practice Math 24, play Tennis.

Sharvi

Hi my name is Sharvi. I go to Mountain View Middle School and I am going to 8th grade. This is my first year in FTC and I am a part of the Architects team. I hope to contribute by building the robot and the software part of it too. By doing this I hope to improve my public speaking skills, be a better team player, and improve my presentation skills. Other than FTC I also participate in Science Olympiad. In my free time I watch TV, play tennis, read, hangout with my friends, and do volunteer work.

Akhil

Hi, my name is Akhil Anguluri. This is my second year in FIRST programs. I go to Mountain View Middle School in Cumberland County and I’m in 7th grade, moving to 8th after the summer. In the Architechs, I contribute to the team by making the engineering portfolio, coding the robot using various studios, and making some of the decisions. In my free time, I play video games, such as Minecraft or Fortnite, or sometimes I play outside, going to the movies or the pool, you name it. I read books if I feel like it (reading the Wings of Fire novel series right now) or practice coding. At my school, I’m involved in TSA, a school club I also play the cello for the school orchestra. Outside of school, I’m involved in the Boy Scouts of America. I am also on the Hampden Swim Team.

Srihan

Hi my name is Srihan and I am going to 7th grade. I go to Eagle View Middle School. This is my first year of FTC and I did 1 year of FLL for my school's team. I am in the Architects and I help make the youtube videos for our team. I also contact the community for my team. In my free time I like to hit the basketball court and shoot some three-pointers or play soccer with my friends or play competitively for Eagle FC ,and swim for the Hampden ducks. I also love to play XBox and games like Fortnite, Forza Horizon 5 and many more. Also I love cooking and traveling the world. I hope you enjoyed reading this Bio. Peace out!

Srikar

Hi, my name is Srikar Nalla. I am going into 7th grade at Eagle View Middle School. I participated in FLL once and this is my first year of FTC. I love outdoor stuff like fishing. Camping, kayaking, and hunting. I also love sports. In my free time I put on my shoes and demolish anybody that wants to play basketball or soccer. I also swim and play soccer for Eagle FC. I also love hitting dingers on the baseball field. I enjoy playing video games such as Fishing Planet, Fortnite, Roblox, Call of Duty, Any game that has vehicles in it, and Minecraft. If you're ever up to a 1v1 in anything you know what to do!

Javengers Alumni

hITESH

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

Pranav vaddadi

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.

akash

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.

yashwant

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

Eshan

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.

kenneth

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.

krittika

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. 

rachael

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.

rishab

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.

sarah

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.

susan

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. 

Thomas

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.  

ETHAN

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.

DREW

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.

Vishnu V.

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. 

Vishnu J.

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. 

Varnika

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.

Sarvesh

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. 

Ani

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. 

Jordan

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!

Tej

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!

Kylie

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.

Varun

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.

Tarun

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.

Sachin

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.

Rushil

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.

Janani

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!

Reuben

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!

James

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.

Chinmay

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.

Alvin

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.

Poorvi

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.

Adith

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!

Bindu

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.

Simran

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.

SAMEEHA

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.

Santhanu

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).

Coaches and Mentors


Coaches and Mentors


Coach: Ramkumar Duraiswamy

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.


Mentor: Kumar Ganesan

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.


mentor: Arun Kumar

Avid enthusiast of open-source software.


Mentor: Rakesh Krishnaswamy

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.

Accomplishments


Accomplishments


  1. The Coach and Mentors of PACAR have been working with FIRST related robotics competition in various capacities for more than 6 years. Their involvement started with the FLL teams XBOTS and MindMachines in VA.  They then started work with a PA based team: The Sixth Sensor in 2013. In 2015, the graduating team members of the Sixth Sensors created a new FTC team: The Iron Struct

  2. The Sixth Sensor team has competed at the state level 3 years in a row and have gone on to the national level competition 2 times. In the 2015-2016 season they were placed 3rd in Robotics overall at the Razorback Invitational which saw 72 teams from both the US and abroad compete for 3 days at the U. of Arkansas, Fayetteville campus.

  3. The Iron Struct team competed in 2 seasons (2014-2016 and 2015-2016), and in both seasons qualified at the regionals and competed at the PA state championships.

  4. In the 2016-2017 season, we have combined the FLL and FTC teams into a new team: The Javengers.

  5. The Javengers continue to compete in PA state championships every year.