Engineering the Unknown

VANTA
ROBOTICS

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WHO WE ARE

"If you want to travel fast, go alone; if you want to travel far, go together."

Vanta is a collective of 10 robotics veterans who chose to restart as rookies.

We formed Vanta as a foundation project—an engineering incubator dedicated to building the permanent open-source infrastructure that we wish we had when we first started.

20+

Years FTC Experience

15+

Years FRC Experience

10

Robotics Veterans

MEET THE TEAM

Team Members

Ismail Akdeniz

Mechanical Design & 3D Printing

Ismail translates complex digital concepts into tangible reality, specializing in rapid prototyping and manufacturing with our in-house 3D printing capabilities.

Arav Sonawane

CAD & System Architecture

As a lead designer, Arav architects the robot's core structure in CAD, ensuring every component integrates flawlessly for peak performance and reliability.

Monish Saravana

Software Development & Digital Outreach

Monish spearheads our software strategy, developing advanced control systems and computer vision, while also creating digital tools to empower the wider FTC community.

Shiva Patel

Brand Architect & Digital Engagement

Shiva is the architect of our public identity, igniting community hype and forging the strategic brand partnerships that will make Vanta Robotics a globally recognized name.

Josef Junga

Game Strategy & Integration

Josef is our strategic mind, analyzing the game to devise winning tactics and ensuring our robot's design directly serves our competitive goals.

Shrey Trivedi

Drive Team & Performance Tuning

With ice in his veins, Shrey pilots the robot during competition, translating strategy into action and providing critical feedback for performance tuning.

Armando Collazo

CNC Fabrication & Machining

Armando brings precision engineering to the team, utilizing CNC fabrication to create custom-machined parts that offer unparalleled strength and accuracy.

Eydan Collazo

Mechanical Assembly & Prototyping

Eydan is a versatile builder, rapidly iterating on mechanical prototypes and meticulously assembling the final robot with a keen eye for detail and durability.

Anum Ali

Social & Media

Anum manages the robot's nervous system, meticulously wiring the electronics and optimizing power distribution to ensure flawless operation under pressure.

Daniyal Siddiquie

Hardware & Software Integration

Daniyal serves as the crucial link between our code and our physical machine, ensuring that software commands translate perfectly into mechanical action.

Mentors & Coaches

Dmitri M. [LEAD]

Software Engineer @ Disney Duke Biomedical Engineering Graduate

Cold Email Software

Assisted with maintaining clean codebase (industry standards)
Taught us about state-machines

Eleni M. [LEAD]

MIT Combat Robotics Manufacturing Lead Engineering Student @ MIT

Cold Email Hardware

Assisted with durable design
Taught us to pocket for weight optimization

Tristan J.

Environmental Engineering @ UF FIRST Tech Challenge & FRC Alumni

FIRST Alumni Hardware

Assisted with limelight relocalization
Taught us to optimize auto pathing

Tom W.

Lead Robotics Engineer @ Disney Walt Disney Imagineering

Cold Email Hardware

Assisted w/ Sensor Integration
Taught about low pass Filters

Irian D.

Pharmacist @ Elevance Health

Connection Outreach

Assisted with presentation skills
Taught how to mentor/teach effectively

Ashish T.

Senior Architecture Director @ GE General Electric

Connection Software

Assisted optimizing looptimes w/ bulk reads
Taught Version Control using Git

Shashikant S.

Director of Tech @ Disney

Connection Hardware

Assisted implementing driver enhancements
Taught us about implementing failsafes

ASTRA TEAM

Aerospace Company

Cold Email Outreach Hardware

Early Season CAD Reviews
Taught us about 4+ axis CNC Machining
Strategy calls w/ Senior Creative Director

RESOURCES

Tools & Media from Vanta

We build tools and media to help FTC teams scout smarter, prepare for judging, and learn—explore our analytics, portfolio coach, and extensive video collection below.

SECRETS

secrets.team31000.org

Match predictions, time-series tracking, event-wide insights, media mentions, and custom metrics to power scouting and strategy.

COACH

coach.team31000.org

Upload your portfolio for hyper-personalized feedback, award-fit analysis, concrete action items, and interview prep tailored to your team.

BLOGS

blogs.team31000.org

A huge collection of vlogs and tutorials covering design, programming, scouting, strategy, outreach, and more.

ISM

ism.team31000.org

Thorough and complex yet accessible. Create complex autonomies using our state machine system with trace back and branching.
(Open Source - Coming Soon)