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Hari Malaichamee
Engineering Manager - AxonHariharasudan Malaichamee leads firmware engineering at Axon, where his team builds the brains behind next-generation safety technology. A lifelong learner and robotics enthusiast, Hari believes in empowering the next generation of innovators to think fearlessly, build boldly, and always stay curious.
Alumni
Namirah Quadir
Namirah Quadir is an alumna of FRC 7480 and also the FIRST Canada Youth Council. Now a member of the FIRST Canada Alumni Council, Namirah strives to make robotics and tech education accessible to all. She is a recent neuroscience graduate of Harvard University and now works in startups in New York City.
Daphne Krutulis
Daphne Krutulis (she/her) is a Computer Science Teacher at Brooke High School. She has been a FIRST participant and volunteer since 2014 and currently serves as the co-Head Coach of FRC Team 6367.
Session Presenters
4H ALARM Robotics
Aditya N., Vansh M.
Vansh Mookim and Aditya Naravane are the programming leads for 2079- ALARM Robotics. Aditya and Vansh are both long time FIRST participants- having done FRC since Charged Up-2023 season.
Blake Borque
As Lead Mentor for the FIRST Robotics Team 4909 Billerica Bionics, Blake has been instrumental in leading an agile transformation, driving efficiency improvements, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. By coaching student leaders and guiding team members, Blake has delivered exceptional results.
Abby, Caterina, and Sara are seniors on Team 1768, Nashoba Robotics. Through leadership positions in scouting, strategy, drive team, and design they have helped 1768 achieve success, including as captain of the 2025 Hopper Division-winning alliance.
Abby F., Caterina R., Sara A.
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