2022-2023
We are excited to be competing with League V in Ojai.
"To transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders." -Dean Kamen
Christopher N.
I'm 16 years old and a Junior. This is my third year on FTC Team 6282. I am the president of the club, a mechanical engineer, and have some experience as a programmer. I've helped build 2 robots and I really enjoy working with the others as a team. I enjoyed competing in the meets, ILTs and Regionals. In my free time I like to camp and travel with my family, skateboard at the park, play soccer, build legos, and play video games.
Noah S.
I am a 17-year-old student at Simi Valley High School. This year I am a Junior and this is my third year with the team. As the Head of the mechanical engineering subteam, I have been mastering CAD using Fusion 360, and teaching others about different uses and methods of mechanical movements. I am also pioneering our team's use of CAM. I like to go on hikes and I really enjoy spending time in the library.
Upaush S.
I’m 17 and this will be my third year competing in FTC. I have taken many robotics classes so I understand the process behind building and programming robots. I have also studied coding languages such as Javascript, Python and Java. As Vice President of Systems and Software, I ensure the proper function of electronics and oversee the programming of this year's robot. I enjoy gaming and traveling with my family.
Josh D.
My name is Josh, and I’m 17 years old and a senior at Simi Valley High School. This is my first year on Team 6282 and I’m responsible for doing a little bit of everything, from programming to engineering and even helping out in operations. When I’m not in robotics, I enjoy hanging out with friends and playing video games.
Ella H.
My name is Ella and I am a 17 year old student. I am also a senior at Simi Valley High School. This is my first year competing with the 6282 Robotics team and I have been really looking forward to having fun this season! When I'm not with our robotics team, I can probably be found somewhere on the soccer field!
Sophia M.
I am an eighteen year old Senior in Simi Valley High School. This is my second year on Team 6282. I help the team with some behind the scene work and the team website. I enjoy learning new things and helping out with whatever is needed of me and my skill set. I am an avid reader and I love writing stories. I like to spend my free time in the library.
Anirudh P.
My name is Anirudh, and I am a 17 year old senior at Simi Valley High School. I am a first year in the robotics club and I help out with everything, with a main focus on programming. When I’m not working on the robot or doing schoolwork, I am usually playing video games with friends, or playing volleyball.
Raidel. R
I am 18 years old and a Senior at Simi Valley High School. This is my first year on Team 6282. I am taking computer science classes and I know coding languages such as Javascript, Python, and HTML. I am currently working on the team website. When I’m not in robotics, I enjoy playing video games and spending time with family and friends.
Dylan K.
I am a 16-year-old Junior at Simi Valley High School. This is my second year competing on team 6282. I am Treasurer of the club, I also run our Instagram account. I help the team by using power tools and helping keep the us organized. When I'm not at robotics I like to read, be involved with my church, and play instruments.
Callissa U.
I am a 16 year old junior at Simi Valley High School. This is my first year on Team 6282. I enjoy learning all aspects of robotics including mechanical engineering, programming, and CAD. Outside of robotics, I like to play video games and spend time with my family and pets, especially my French bulldog, Charlie.
Zach S.
I am a 16 year old junior in Simi Valley High School. This is my first year being on Team 6282 and I am looking forward to writing code for the robot. I know several coding languages such as javascript, python and java. I also enjoy playing grand strategy games in my free time and spending time with friends. This is my third year with Mrs. Giacalone as my teacher.
Daniel H.
I am a 15 year old freshman student at Simi Valley High School. This is my first year on Team 6282 and I’m really looking forward to learning how to use CAD and build parts for the robot. I enjoy playing video games with my friends, and for a few weeks I was making a wooden ferris wheel that moved by itself.
Jodi H.
I am a 15 year old freshman student at Simi Valley High School. This is my first year on Team 6282 and I’m really looking forward to learning how to use our big machinery and build parts for the robot. I enjoy playing video games with my brother, and drawing in my free time!
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Our Mentors
Mrs. Giacalone
I teach computer science and ROP Robotics at Simi Valley High. This is my seventh year volunteering as a mentor for Team 6282. Everything I know about FIRST, I've learned from my son and daughter, who competed for years with FIRST Robotics Competition. Our team has benefited greatly from their after-school visits and from dinner conversations about drive trains, intake systems, sensors and programming. I particularly enjoy grant writing, as it brings attention to all the great work that our talented young students are doing. I love to see their faces light up when they realize how much they have accomplished.
Jessica Bussjaeger
I’m Jessica, a Mechanical Coach for the FTC Team 6282, Simi Valley Robotics. Although my mechanical skills are on point, I made my talented and loving husband Blue write my bio for me. I’m a Design Engineer at Aerojet Rocketdyne working in propulsion systems, such as the AR1 and RS-25 rocket engines. This is my sixth season working with a robotics team. I love the opportunity FIRST provides for me to teach other motivated students tangible engineering career skills such as CAD, professional design processes, manufacturing, project management, presentation skills, and communication.
Brandon "Blue" Bussjaeger
I'm Blue, a coach for the Simi Valley Robotics team. This is my sixth year heavily involved in mentoring and coaching an FTC team, and my thirteenth year volunteering for FIRST. I work as a Software Engineer for inVia Robotics in Westlake Village, which focuses on mobile robotics solutions for warehouse automation. You can find me at most FIRST events volunteering as the emcee, cheering on teams as they demonstrate their robots on the competition field. I'm extremely grateful to be working with such a dedicated group of students this year who are quick to learn and eager to improve their skills.