Meet the Members
"I have not failed 10,000 times. I have not failed once. I have succeeded in proving that those 10,000 ways will not work. When I have eliminated the ways that will not work, I will find the way that will work." - Thomas Edison
Team Members
Björn Hammoser
Team Captain
As the heart of the team, Björn leads with confidence, focus, and a vision for our team's success. Björn's guidance inspires us to always give our best.
Joban Dhanda
Build Team
As the hands that shape our vision, Joban works with determination and skill to bring every design to life. Their dedication ensures our robot's strength.
Naim Taimur
Programmer
Guiding our robot's intelligence, Naim writes the code that transforms ideas into action.
Rishav Das
Build Team
With focus and resilience, Rishav turns raw materials into precise mechanisms. His craftsmanship makes sure our robot is functional.
Abhinav Kainth
3D Print Designer
From concept to reality, Abhinav designs with vision and detail, turning imagination into reality. His work gives our team the structure to succeed.
Aidan Mahilan
Design
Aidan brings fresh ideas and a positive spirit that lifts the whole team. He sparks creativity and keeps us thinking in new directions.
Harshith
Design
A new addition to our team, Harshith brings enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to our design process.
Coaches & Mentors
Petra Hammoser
Primary Parent Coach
Petra loves working with data, be it mentoring students with their presentations, code or website development. She has been the team's primary coach and is responsible for team management. This is her fourth season with First Inspires.
Withya Navaratnarajah
Coach / Parent Sponsor
Withya supports our team with care and encouragement. As both parent sponsor and assistant coach, she keeps us organized, lifts our spirits, and reminds us that success is built on teamwork and community.
Rachel Chang
Mentor / Teacher Sponsor
Rachel acts as not only a mentor, but additionally as our teacher sponsor. She has helped us immensely, accompanying us to several events and meetings.
Kishore Nallu
Secondary Parent Coach
Kishore brings valuable technical expertise and mentorship to our team. His guidance helps students develop both their engineering skills and problem-solving abilities, inspiring them to push beyond their limits.