I am interested in robotics, electronics, programming, and amateur radio I enjoy building hands-on projects, especially things involving circuits, LEDs, microcontrollers, and robots I am also involved in FRC robotics, where I work on electrical design and help solve problems on the robot Outside of robotics, I started my school’s amateur radio club and enjoy learning about antennas, radio communication, and engineering I like projects that let me be creative while also learning technical skills
Daniel Lozar
Granger,IN
Summary
I am actively involved in STEM leadership and mentorship through robotics and amateur radio. I serve as the Lead Designer and Wiring Lead for my high school’s FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team, where I help design, build, and troubleshoot competition robots. I am also the President of my school’s Amateur Radio Club, organizing activities and promoting technical learning and communication skills. In addition, I mentor a FIRST LEGO League (FLL) team, guiding younger students in robotics, programming, teamwork, and problem-solving during competition preparation.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President
Penn High School Amateur Radio Club
02.2026 - Current
- Organized club meetings to facilitate communication and collaboration among members.
- Led outreach initiatives to promote amateur radio activities within the school community.
- Coordinated training sessions for members on operating radio equipment and FCC regulations.
- Developed project plans for club events, ensuring alignment with educational goals and objectives.
Lead Designer and Wiring Lead
Penn High School FIRST Robotics Competition Team
08.2025 - Current
- Designed innovative robot components to enhance functionality and team performance.
- Collaborated with team members to develop project timelines and design specifications.
- Utilized CAD software for detailed modeling and simulation of robotic systems.
- Led brainstorming sessions that generated creative solutions to engineering challenges faced by the team.
Team Mentor
FLL Team - TMAEL Mustangs #69290
08.2025 - Current
- Mentored team members in project development and problem-solving techniques.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance technical skills and knowledge retention among participants.
- Guided teams in designing and building competitive robotics solutions for events.
- Collaborated with coaches to develop strategic plans for team growth and performance improvement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn High School
56100 Bittersweet Rd, Mishawaka, IN 4654506-2027
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Wiring diagnostics
- Wiring installation
- Wire soldering
- CAD
- Team leadership
- Computer skills
- Calm under pressure
- Multitasking
- Flexible and adaptable
Accomplishments
- Designed, built, and competed in multiple beetleweight battle bot competitions.
- Helped design and build FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) robots that qualified for state-level competitions two years in a row.
- Designed a custom wire management system that allowed continuous turret rotation up to 720 degrees without wire tangling or damage.
- Built a portable end-fed half-wave radio antenna compact enough to fit inside a car for mobile operation.
- Created a wearable LED matrix hat with programmable lighting effects and custom electronics integration.
- Designed several custom printed circuit boards (PCBs) using KiCad for a variety of electronics and robotics projects.
- Experimented with and tested multiple radio antenna designs to improve signal performance and communication range.
- Currently designing and building a rotating radio telescope system capable of performing long-duration scans of distant galaxies and astronomical objects.
Certification
I have my Technician Class Amateur Radio License, I am currently working toward my General Class license, and I have earned the PCEP™ – Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer certification.
Interests
Timeline
President
Penn High School Amateur Radio Club
02.2026 - Current
Lead Designer and Wiring Lead
Penn High School FIRST Robotics Competition Team
08.2025 - Current
Team Mentor
FLL Team - TMAEL Mustangs #69290
08.2025 - Current
High School Diploma -
Penn High School
The FIRST Leadership Award
I was nominated for the FIRST Indiana Leadership Award because of my work as a student leader on Penn Robotics Team 135. On the team, I serve as a leader in electrical design, where I help wire the robot, teach newer students, solve problems, and make sure our systems are reliable for competition. I also try to lead by helping others, whether that means mentoring younger students, supporting teammates, or helping other teams when they need it. FIRST has helped me grow as a leader because it taught me how to communicate, stay calm under pressure, and use engineering to make an impact.