An engaging demonstration led to senior Shivnath Shankar’s passion for robotics as a key member of Robotics Team 1100 and multiple internships with top companies in the field.

Shankar quickly rose to be one of the top members of the Algonquin robotics team as the Electronics Substitute Team Leader, and his hard work and diligence make him a well respected team member. Outside of school, Shankar has participated in various robotics events, including the MIT CubeSat Competition. 

“I discovered robotics through the club fair,” Shankar said. “The presentations and the interactive demonstration, they did really stood out to me.”

Although he had no prior robotics experience, Shankar was a dedicated, quick learner and became a core member of the robotics club. Senior co-captain Cam Jackson has had high praise for Shankar.

“He is there consistently,” Jackson said. “When he is there, he actually does work instead of just messing around.”

Shankar’s work ethic has led him to receive multiple internships at companies such as Textron Aviation and Raytheon. 

“At my internships I learned creativity and how to work together,” Shankar said. “For the summer, I have received an internship at Textron Aviation. I look forward to applying my skills and knowledge in a collaborative environment.” 

When Shankar competed in MIT’s CubeSat Competition in 2022, he built a prototype of a satellite. 

“I was able to use my skills and work collaboratively to create the satellite for the competition,” Shankar said. 

As Shankar moves on to college and beyond, he looks to utilize the lifelong and essential skills that he gained in robotics.

“Robotics taught me both technical and soft skills,” Shankar said. “I was able to learn technical skills such as using machines, cutting various materials as well as computer skills and soft skills like collaboration and creativity.”