Avikam Chauhan
Avikam founded Innov8rz in Spring of 2016. He is a high-school senior with over 6 years of experience in software development in many languages, such as Python, Java, and Swift. He has developed many applications, from multi-platform desktop applications to native applications for the iOS platform. Many of his apps are already in the Apple App Store and have been downloaded and used by thousands. Avikam enjoys taking rigorous courses in the math and science fields, especially Calculus and Physics. With extensive hands-on experience in software development, CAD design, web design, sensors and electronics, he is ready to take on any challenge! Avikam knows how to have fun outdoors and indoors and loves to swim, ski, play the clarinet, and play video games!
Mihir Chauhan
Mihir is a high school freshmen with over 5 years of experience in programming languages including Python, JavaScript, Java, Dart, and Swift! Mihir has created and published many applications for mobile phones on both Android and iOS platforms and are being used by thousands worldwide! Aside from programming, he loves to do competitive robotics. In fifth and sixth grade, Mihir was a part of a LEGO robotics team. Currently, he is a part of Innov8rz, an FTC Team, as the Team Captain and Software Lead, developing countless complex algorithms using Java and Python for his robot. Mihir has been playing chess for 6 years with his school team and loves to play basketball, swim, ski, and play the clarinet.
Mathew Joseph
Mathew is a senior at Irvington High School who is proud to be part of Innov8rz. He was a FIRST Tech Challenge Dean’s List Finalist for 2018-2019. He is passionate about coding and learning. He loves to share his robotics knowledge with underrepresented students and inspires them to pursue robotics. Mathew has participated in Parliamentary Debate, Track and Field, and Cross Country. He is an Eagle Scout and has learned valuable leadership qualities from his Scouts experience. He loves to all sorts of outdoor adventures – backpacking, hiking, canoeing, skiing, scuba diving, sailing, swimming, and much more. He enjoys cooking, especially making desserts. He loves to play with two little sisters and baby brother.