Our Mission
To engineer innovative robotic solutions while fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and community impact. We build robots, but more importantly, we build problem-solvers.
About Us
Meet the people behind MasterMinds.
Six students, a growing team, and a shared goal: build better robots while becoming better problem-solvers.
Why We Started
We wanted more.
Our journey into FTC began with a realization: we wanted more. After competing at FLL Worlds, we understood the fundamentals of robotics, but we wanted greater engineering depth, more complex design challenges, and the competitive intensity that FTC offers.
Starting a new FTC team from scratch gave us the opportunity to build something of our own and establish a culture of innovation, precision, and continuous improvement.
This is our rookie season, and we're embracing every challenge, failure, and breakthrough as another step forward. We're here to learn, iterate, and see what we can build together.
Our Philosophy
Our Vision
To become a competitive force in FTC while inspiring the next generation of engineers. We want to grow into mentors, innovators, and leaders within the robotics community.
Meet The Team
Team Members
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Rishikesh Polu
Lead Engineer & Designer
Mechanical Design & Prototyping
Burnt out a motor in the first week.
Shanmukha Polu
Lead Programmer
Robot Control & Autonomous Systems
Can speak 4 languages.
Sahasra Sirigari
Strategist & Programmer
Game Analysis & Support Coding
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Purvith Budhavaram
Builder & Robotics Technician
Circuit Design & Troubleshooting
Always looking for one more improvement.
Tanvi Sirigari
Designer & Media Specialist
Documentation, 3D Printing & Social Media
Too many to count.
Meera Arun
Outreach & Media Coordinator
Community Engagement & Social Media
Showed up to practice one day after it ended.
Coaches & Mentors
Suman Sirigari
Head Coach
Mechanical engineer with 15 years of industry experience. Specializes in guiding teams through the design process and teaching CAD fundamentals.
Arun Kumar
Mentor
Software developer and computer science teacher. Focuses on autonomous programming, sensor integration, and debugging strategies.
Naresh Budhavaram
Mentor
Marketing professional with a passion for STEM education. Helps with sponsorship, community outreach, and team branding.
Raghunath Polu
Mentor
Retired aerospace engineer. Provides guidance on structural design, material selection, and fabrication techniques.