Antonio Ayala

UCF Knightmare Vex U Competition Robotics

Team Captain, CAD Designer, Lead Builder, Programmer, Strategist

• Utilizing both Autodesk Inventor and Solidworks to create 3D printable and machined materials that aid in competition robot design.
• Operation of 3D printers and CNC routers to fabricate custom robot mechanisms.
• Developed detailed design diagrams and comprehensive descriptions to track in an engineering logbook.
• Exposure to a variety of hand and power tools to assist in hands-on robot construction, assembly and disassembly.

Robotics Club of Central Florida (RCCF)

Project Lead

• Spearheading recruitment campaigns, growing project membership from 5 members to over 40 participants in the project.
• Leading fundraising initiatives to secure resources, enabling more hands-on project opportunities for interested members.
• Delegating team roles and involvement responsibilities for members across the program.

Vex Robotics Secondary School Competitions

Event Owner, Head Referee

• Supplying multiple options for interested high school organizations to have an opportunity to meet and compete on weekends.
• Dedicating time to referee events during free time to ensure quality and consistency within robotics competitions.
• Supporting events with volunteer assistance at the Middle and Elementary School levels.