During high school, I was an active member of Highlander Robotics, where I contributed to designing, building, and programming robots for the FIRST Robotics Competition. I worked on mechanical systems, integrating components like drive trains and manipulators, and collaborated with my team to optimize performance under real-world constraints. Beyond technical challenges, I developed leadership skills by mentoring younger students and fostering teamwork in high-pressure competition settings. This experience taught me to think critically and solve problems efficiently, inspiring my passion for innovation and engineering.