47 Beavers
47 Beavers Mentors
Sachet Korada
Sachet is an alumnus from Poolesville’s Science, Math, and Computer Science program and studies computer science at Carnegie Mellon University. Sachet joined the team in 2020 and became programming lead. He rose to captain in 2023. He now mentors the team in every aspect, be it design, build, software or outreach. In his free time, he practices Taekwondo and applies his skills to the CMU tech team.
Aditya Patil
Aditya is a senior in the Science, Math, and Computer Science program at Poolesville High School. He mentors the team on robot design, game strategy, and programming. He was formerly the design lead for FTC team Redstone.exe and is currently a member of the FRC team The Falcons. In his free time, he likes to play badminton, listen to music, and swim.
Chirag Patel
Chirag Patel is an Information Technology professional with experience in software development, project management, networking, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data analytics. With a passion for problem-solving and innovation, he has worked on various government contracts as an Architect and Project Manager on enterprise systems, application development, and IT infrastructure.
As an FTC Mentor, Chirag brings technical expertise and real-world industry experience to guide students in exploring STEM concepts, programming, engineering, and design. He has served as a coach and mentor with First Robotics teams at various levels. He is committed to helping students not only build competitive robots but also develop teamwork, leadership, and critical thinking skills that extend beyond the competition field.