Student Bios

Rahi Borawake

I'm a 14-year-old student who will be a freshman at Strongsville High School. My hobbies include painting, reading, and playing tennis. I'm a new member of STEMstangs and am thrilled about embarking on my first season with the team. I joined STEMstangs with the goals of learning to think outside the box, finding new and exciting ways to solve problems, and developing innovative ideas

Kanishka Badri 

Ryan Giera 

I am a 17-year-old senior at Strongsville High School with a diverse range of interests and hobbies that include swimming, woodworking, disassembling and reassembling computers, and designing parts using CAD. I joined STEMstangs due to my passion for problem-solving and critical thinking. As I enter my 5th year with FTC, I eagerly anticipate the new experiences and challenges ahead. 

Aryana Katiyar 

I'm a 14-year-old freshman at Strongsville High School, where I enjoy playing tennis, dancing, and playing the viola. Currently in my second year with STEMstangs, I look forward to embracing new opportunities. I'm part of the chassis subteam, where I've been learning a lot under Param's guidance. My interest lies in software development, and I'm extremely grateful for this exceptional opportunity.

Alex Lukaszek

I'm a 17-year-old senior at Strongsville High School. In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis and listening to music. I'm always eager to seize emerging opportunities. My decision to join STEMstangs stems from my interest in deepening my understanding of software and my desire to connect with like-minded peers. I feel grateful for the opportunity to expand my knowledge of software through this team.

Ved Londhe

I am a 14-year-old freshman at Strongsville High School with a plethora of interests and hobbies, which include playing cricket, playing the trumpet, and practicing taekwondo. I've taken on additional responsibilities as a member of the hardware team, and have also assisted the community service team while learning 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 first time participating in the FTC, and I am eager to seize every opportunity to learn more.

Param Oswal

I'm a 17-year-old senior at Strongsville High School with a diverse range of interests and hobbies. These include playing and watching football and basketball, designing innovative parts, as well as baking and cooking. In the hardware team, I played a crucial role and spearheaded the adaptation of the chassis to meet the specifications of other sub-assemblies. I joined STEMstangs as I was eager to explore new territories and delve into different aspects of STEM. Now in my 6th year with FTC, I can confidently say that this journey has imparted a great deal of knowledge.

Rahul Sanghvi

I am a 17-year-old senior at Strongsville High School with a wide range of interests and hobbies. These include playing tennis, playing the violin, and listening to music. As part of both the hardware and software teams, I have taken on additional responsibilities such as maintaining the STEMstangs website and organizing our parts. I joined STEMstangs with the aim of learning how to think outside the box in order to solve problems. This is my sixth year participating in the FTC, and I plan on maximizing every opportunity to further my knowledge.

Sean Semenec 

I'm a 17-year-old student preparing to enter my senior year at Strongsville High School. I have a diverse range of interests and hobbies that include reading, playing baseball and video games, as well as playing the violin. My decision to join STEMstangs originates from my passion for technology and teamwork. As a first-year member of the First Tech Challenge (FTC), I eagerly anticipate the new experiences and challenges that lie ahead.