Entered first LEGO Robotics competition in Grade 5
▸ Learned basic programming and robot design

Won Dedication Award in minor hockey
▸ Recognized for strong work ethic and commitment

Built first DIY RC car in Grade 7
▸ Used cardboard, motors, and soldering
▸ Sparked long-term interest in electronics and engineering

Won the grade 8 Science Award
▸ Recognized for creativity and problem-solving in class

Designed and built a Rube Goldberg machine
▸ Used marbles, levers, pulleys, and timing triggers
▸ Focused on chain reactions and energy transfer
▸ Project taught patience, precision, and trial-and-error thinking

▸ Received the Business Award at Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School for excellence in business and entrepreneurship
▸ Participated in the Canadian Youth Champions (CYC) program
▸ Led a team in developing a full business plan from ideation to execution
▸ Focused on research, strategy, and presentation skills
▸ Gained experience in leadership, teamwork, and creative problem solving

▸ Lead mechanic and driver for the Caution Tape Robotics competition team
▸ Built and maintained a competitive robot for VEX Robotics
▸ Helped the team qualify and compete at the provincial level
▸ Won the Rising Star Award for technical ability and contribution to the team
▸ Demonstrated innovation, responsibility, and strong engineering fundamentals

▸ DECA competitor: regionals and provincials, case analysis, timed role-plays, data-driven recommendations, strong presentation
▸ Robotics Club President: led 30+ members, organized training, managed budget and parts, coordinated subteams, competition leadership
▸ Skills: leadership, teamwork, CAD/programming, analysis, public speaking