About | The Knights of Ni: Team 5206

Team Roster 2024-25

Rachael Lin

11th Grade

Millbrae, CA

Captain

Hi! I'm Rachael, and this is my fourth year on the team. I've worked on hardware, CAD, software, and planning. Outside of robotics, I enjoy swimming, reading, and creative writing. I'm incredibly grateful for the time I've spent on the team!

Aanya Gupta

10th Grade

San Francisco, CA

Vice Captain

Hi! I am Aanya! I love to design objects online and programming. In my free time I enjoy dancing, cooking/baking, and hanging out with friends.

Han Lu

10th Grade

San Jose, CA

Hardware Lead

My name is Han and I am currently a sophomore. I have been with the team for 2 years. I specialize in hardware design. In my spare time, I design products, go on walks, and play chess. I also have a very cute dog named Brownie.

Ashwin Naren

10th Grade

Santa Clara, CA

Software Lead

I live in the Bay Area and work on software. In my free time, I enjoy swimming, machining, and playing the guitar.

Sejong Kim

10th Grade

Joplin, MO

Outreach Lead

Hi! This is my second year on the team and I love outreach, playing tennis, and any kind of exercise!

Maxwell Palance

11th Grade

Palo Alto, CA

Software

Hi, my name is Maxwell! I am a USACO Gold-Level Competitive Programmer, a Neurodiversity and Immune Deficiency Legislative Activist, and an aspiring Computational Scientist. I am passionate about problem-solving, algorithmic thinking, and using technology to drive innovation for those with chronic conditions like mine. Beyond programming, I strive to create inclusive solutions for education, mentorship, and advocacy for those on the Autism Spectrum.

Sadie Giessner

10th Grade

Software, Outreach

Hello, I'm Sadie! Though I could never pick a favorite subject (I like them all), I especially enjoy creative writing and computer science. Outside of school, I also love spreadsheets and data of all kinds :) This is my seventh year in robotics (of varying levels), and I'm passionate about helping more people get involved in robotics and the FIRST community.

Aydyn Sathyamoorthy

7th Grade

Concord, CA

Hardware

Hello! My name is Aydyn, and this has been my first year with the OHS Robotics club. My interests aside from robotics include playing squash (the sport), playing piano, listening to music (especially french music), and learning basic coding skills.