Build Leaders

• Systems Engineer

Vincent K.

 

As a Systems Engineer, my upmost responsibility is making sure that the Mechanical and Control subteams are designing an integrated robot. My secondary responsibilities include: tracking the robot weight, approving parts and drawings for manufacture, keeping inventory of all parts, approving and compiling Bill of Materials (BOM), creating and maintaining a file nomenclature and management system, creating and enforcing a build season schedule, and creating the Systems Engineering Notebook as well as the Technical Data Package (per ASME Y14.5).

 

 

• Mechanical (Articulation) Leader

David D.

As Mechanical Leader, specifically Articulation, I am in charge of designing, CADing, prototyping, and machining the articulation and manipulator (parts of the robot that interact with the game elements to receive points.) I work closely with the Drive Mechanical Leader, Liani, and my co-articulation leader, Bradley.

 

 

 

 

• Mechanical (Articulation) Leader

Bradley M.

As a Mechanical Leader, I focus on designing and building the articulation of the robot with David, my co-articulation leader. Basically, the two of us design the parts of the robot that score points during a match.

• Mechanical (Drive) Leader

Liani L.

 

Hello, Mechanical Drive Leader here! In layman terms, I basically stick wheels and motors onto a (usually) rectangular frame to provide robot mobility. Simplicity is key in engineering design, and as Drive Leader, I am responsible for designing a drive foundation that is simple and light enough to fit within the 120 pound total constraint, yet robust enough to support the articulation system and withstand frequent on-field collisions.

 

 

 

• Controls (Programming) Leader

Matthew F.L.

 

As programming leader, I work with my teammates to ensure that all the software is written for all of the robots that we produce. In other words, I am known as the chief breaker of the stuff that was just built. However, I program the robot to travel and have a working arm movement, as well as other fancy stuff.

 

 

 

 

• Controls (Electrical) Leader

Grace A.

 

As electrical leader, I create a board that will contain all the electrical components needed to distribute power to the robot. To do so, I communicate with the mechanical drive leader to be acquainted with how much space I have on the robot free of drive and articulation. CADing allows me to verify that the board and its components will fit. Other cool stuff includes crimping, soldering, wiring, and cutting wire to connect the electrical components.

 

 

 

• VEX Director

Nathan C.

 

Like preschool teachers, the VEX Directors take in young, often confused and unprepared students and catalyze maturation, not only to FRC, but also, into adulthood.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• VEX Director

John Michael F.

 

The boring job definition of VEX Director is to…direct VEX. The “cool” job definition of VEX Director is to provide students with a foundation in STEM, instill a sense of gracious professionalism, fuel the competitive spirit, and give friends and teammates an unforgettable experience.

 

 

 

 

• VEX Director

Justin H.

 

The overseers of VEX and the nurturers of the seeds of robotics. Manages teams and facilitates most aspects of engineering in a learning environment.

Administration Leaders

• Administration Leader

Cleaya A.

 

As Administration Leader, I assist the chairwomen in any way possible. I help accomplish administration tasks, such as editing our award-winning Business Plan and Guides and coordinating fundraisers, and I keep the Administration sub-team motivated. Administration is sometimes overlooked, but when it comes down to it, Admin keep the NerdHerd show going!

 

 

 

 

• Administration Leader

Ana C.

As the Administration Leader, I am responsible for helping the Chairwomen oversee the Admin Team.  This includes, but is not limited to, editing the award winning Business Plan, updating all other guides, organizing fundraisers, and preparing the team for presentations at competitions. I make sure that Admin is the successful business side to the NerdHerd!

• Media Leader

Scott H.

 

As Media Leader, I oversee a group of ambitious Admin members who have one purpose in life – to make the Nerd Herd look good. Media members are responsible for designing t-shirts, buttons, lanyards, and other accessories. We create videos documenting team events and manage the team’s lovely website. Our goal – to make Team 687 the NERDiest team on the block.

 

 

 

• Outreach Director

Gisell M.

 

Outreach is primarily about finding sponsors, taking care of service hours, and taking care of middle school robotics. Outreach is to look for sponsors to get the money in order for robotics to continue. In robotics you must complete thirty service hours in order to travel, outreach keeps track of all the hours the need to be done. Outreach also has to put together the middle school competitions and organize middle school mentoring.