Michael has been teaching robotics and coding across the globe over the past many years and provided hands-on and practical training to bring the best in each student’s learning experience.

He mentored many high school students’ FIRST robotics team who participated in FTC and FRC competitions. He worked as a system engineer on AIRBUS (did we hear you want to fly with him!). When he is not teaching, he is passionate about inventing products and runs a start-up company Turnkey Aquaponics on the side! He is an engineering graduate from Ontario Tech.

Smriti is very passion-driven and appreciates the beauty of STE(A)M and its significance. Her diverse backgrounds in various fields through executive positions, internships, and hack-a-thons make her knowledgeable and open-minded, and emotionally intelligent to work with students of any age. Apart from academics and extracurricular activities, she enjoys playing tennis and driving! She is a computer science student at the University of Waterloo.

Cole has a keen interest in robotics and, in his spare time, innovates products. A brief listing includes a massive 10-foot tall Trebuchet, a telecontrolled surgical device, a GUI (Graphical User Interface) enabled image plotter, and an Arduino-controlled linear displacement measurement instrument. His goal is to broaden the knowledge base of aspiring students by providing them with a fun environment that accommodates their learning style while encouraging thoughtful analysis and participation in discussions pertinent to class material. He is a Mechatronics Engineering student studying at the University of Waterloo.

Hima is programming in bioinformatics as a research student at the University of Waterloo. She is interested in working as a software developer, product/project manager, or UX researcher! She values practical application, the vast amounts of available knowledge and emphasizes becoming familiar with new yet vital concepts. Hima’s interests are in technical writing, optimizations, and cloud computing. Aside from technology, she is interested in business, biology, and cooking! She is pursuing her interest in computer science at the University of Waterloo.

Rafay is a lifelong learner and has experience working with clients to develop online applications and websites. He enjoys teaching and has worked with kids to develop their programming skills for practical uses in today’s digital age. Rafay’s interests are in full-stack development and exploring the exciting field of artificial intelligence soon. He also enjoys reading, fitness, and spending time with his friends and family in his free time! He is a computer science student currently studying at York University.

Nkemdilim is a robotics and automation enthusiast. He is a recipient of the Golden Key International Honor Society (GKIHS) honorary membership, a certificate of appreciation from the International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), several scholarships from the Pierre-Arbour Foundation, Concordia University, and the Government of Ireland – International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES).
He graduated from Covenant University and currently pursuing a master’s at Concordia University.

Kartik is a computer engineer with more than two years of experience at a niche software development company. He consistently improves his skills and advances his knowledge and expertise in Python, Java, C#. He tutors students of all ages in Maths, Science, and various programming languages in his free time. He graduated from Ryerson University as a computer engineer.

Rhea loves Robotics and has a keen interest in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. She enjoys working with children at any age group and is a patient instructor because she believes teaching critical thinking skills at an early age will help them be successful in the future. Rhea loves reading (Harry Potter, anyone?!), trying new foods, and of course, coding! She is from McMaster University and has a keen interest in the intersection of technology and health.

Mark is a computer programmer with proficiency in Python, Java, Linux, and Lua, to name a few. He also has extensive experience in the information technologies field, building websites and applications for institutions, airlines, and retail businesses. Mark also spends part of his free time tutoring many people worldwide in algorithms and web development. He has over four years of experience in the field and is constantly learning new programming languages to add to his skills repertoire. He has a graduate diploma from Seneca College in Computer Programming.