Student Bios

Rahi Borawake - Hardware Team Lead

I am a 17-year-old senior at Strongsville High School with a passion for painting, reading, and playing tennis (and a growing passion for Pickleball). This year marks my fourth season with STEMstangs, where I serve as the Hardware Lead, helping design, build, and improve our robot. I have also taken on responsibilities in sponsorship outreach and software development, allowing me to contribute to the team in a variety of ways. I joined STEMstangs to think outside the box, develop innovative solutions, and strengthen my problem-solving skills. As I begin my final FTC season, I am excited to continue learning, growing, and making the most of every opportunity!

Ved Londhe - 3d Modeling/Software Team Lead 

I am a 17-year-old senior at Strongsville High School with a plethora of interests and hobbies, which include playing cricket, playing Tennis(and pickleball), and practicing taekwondo. I've taken on additional responsibilities as a lead of the software team, 3d printing team, hardware team and have also assisted the media team while leading how to construct various mechanisms. I joined STEMstangs with the intention of developing new skills and gaining knowledge on building different mechanisms. This year marks my fourth time participating in the FTC, and I am eager to seize every opportunity to learn more.

Aryana Katiyar - Outreach Team Lead

I'm a 17-year-old senior at Strongsville High School, where I enjoy playing tennis, dancing, and playing the viola. Currently in my ffth year with STEMstangs, I look forward to embracing new opportunities. I'm part of the chassis and outreach subteam. My interest lies in software development, and I'm extremely grateful for this exceptional opportunity.

Kanishka Badri - Media/Community Service Team Lead 

Hi! I’m currently a senior at Strongsville High School, where I enjoy playing the violin, golfing, and participating in extracurricular activities. I’m also the captain of the varsity girls golf team. This is my fourth year being a part of STEMstangs, and I’m eager to continue participating while expanding my knowledge and skills even further. My interests on the robotics team revolve around software development, while in the future I hope to pursue a career in dentistry. I’m very excited and looking forward to this upcoming season!

Varada Borawake - Engineering Portfolio Team Lead 

Hi, I’m a 14-year-old sophomore at Strongsville High School. My hobbies include tennis, bike riding, and coloring. As a third-year member of STEMstangs, I am excited to continue expanding my knowledge each season and learning more about robotics. I enjoy taking on new challenges, and working with my teammates. I look forward to growing both personally and technically while contributing to the team’s success.

Anvi Londhe 

I am a 13 year old who will be a 8th grader at Strongsville Middle School. My hobbies include playing volleyball, swimming, gymnastics, and Indian classical dance. I also play piano and cello. I am also a part of student council. I am a new member on STEMstangs and I am excited about taking on my new season with my team. I joined STEMstangs with my goals of learning about engineering, design skills,and thinking outside of the box. I am so excited to see what it is like to be a part of STEMstangs and the new season. 

Ashikha Vasanthakumar

I am a 15 year-old who will be a junior at Strongsville High School next year. My hobbies are the violin, running, and horseback riding. I also love volunteering and being involved in the community. It's my first year at STEMstangs and I can't wait to get started on this journey.

Aarush Chauhan

I am a 13-year-old 8th grader at Strongsville Middle School with a strong passion for tennis, math, and video games. This is my second year on the STEMstangs team, and I’m excited to explore the world of robotics and teamwork. I enjoy learning how things work and using creativity to solve real-world problems through technology. I’m looking forward to a fun and productive season where I can gain new skills, make friends, and contribute to our team’s success!