Hi! I'm a senior and I've been with the GearCats since I was a freshman. Last year I was the exec of the Mechatronics subteam and was our Driver for the past two years. I've participated in FIRST since middle school where I did FLL. In addition to the GearCats, I am involved in my high school theatre and I am a part of the bass section of my school's select choir, Madrigals. In my free time I like indoor rock climbing and playing video games. 

I'm Simon, and I'm the programming executive this year. This is my second year on the team and my first as an exec. I am a senior and involved in my school's IB program, cross country and track and field teams. Outside of the GearCats, I enjoy rock climbing, hiking and almost anything outdoors.

A former string orchestra teacher, I have worked with the GearCats since 2018 , currently serving as Lead Mentor. My focus is administrative tasks, serving as liason with FIRST, and things creative and not technical!

I'm a Technical Product Architect with one of our sponsors, Schneider Electric. I have been on the team since 2018, am a parent of a current and a former GearCat. I have a BS in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech and I work mainly with the Mechatronics subteam.

I have been with the GearCats as a parent/mentor for over 7 years, and serving as the team's Treasurer for 6 years. I am also an active volunteer with Millbrook High School, having graduated two children from Millbrook. 

I am a Linux Firmware Engineer at Schneider Electric and a proud GearCat alumnus. I graduated from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science (2023) and Master of Science (2024) in Computer Engineering. I have been helping to mentor the team since 2021. 

As the founder and Director of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for X BY 2, my background is in AI technology and software architecture. I am a proud GearCat Parent and alumnus of the University of South Carolina and have been mentoring the GearCats since 2026.

I am a Software and AI Engineer for a technology company and proud parent of a GearCat. I graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in Computer Science and have been mentoring the Programming subteam since 2026. 

I'm a mechanical engineer and my background is in automotive electronics and vehicle safety environments. I am a native of Great Britain with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Leeds. I have mentored FRC teams in Michigan, where I spent most of my career, for nearly 10 years. I am happily retired in North Carolina where I mentor several FRC teams.

I'm a robotics software engineer with specialities in vision systems, path planning and mobile robotics. I work as an Autonomy Engineer for Caterpillar, Inc. and am a 2021 graduate of the University of Alabama with a BS in Computer Engineering. I started mentoring the GearCats in 2026.

I have a broad background with a BS in Civil and Environmental engineering, a certification in computer science, and have been working as a researcher in geospatial science and technology for over 25 years. I am the pround parent of a GearCat and have helped to mentor both the Programming and Mechatronics subteams since 2025. 

I specialize in power sytems; I have a BS in Electrical Engineering and an MS in Materials Engineering. I have worked in the power industry  as an electrical design engineer until starting my own patent drafting and electronics design consulting firm in 2017. I have been involved with FIRST for many years starting as the program lead for a middle school FLL program and then as a mentor for several FRC teams. I am the proud parent of two FIRST alumni.

I am an attorney for a life sciences company and proud GearCats parent (x2!). I've been mentoring the team since 2022 and help out with non-technical areas including finding build space, recruiting, outreach opportunities and other administrative tasks. 

I support the team as a mentor focused on community outreach and strategy. I have a background in marketing and help the team develop communication, sponsorship opportunties, outreach and long-rang strategy. I am committed to guiding the students both as they grow in their technical abilties and their leadership skills.