O V E R C L O C K
Wenda Dong
Overclock Robotics Alumni
Worlds Qualifier World Rank 2 3 Year Veteran Shop Manager
Key Achievements
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41
Competition Awards
ACROSS 3 YEARS
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3
Years Active
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3
Worlds Appearances
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1
Worlds Championship
- DESIGN AWARD WINNER
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RANK 2
OUT OF 13,686 TEAMS WORLDWIDE
Career Summary
Wenda Dong served as Shop Manager during three competitive robotics seasons from 2023 to 2025. Over this period, he accumulated 41 competition awards, including a World Championship Design Award in 2025. His record features 7 Tournament Championships, 8 Excellence Awards, and 14 Robot Skills Championships. Dong qualified for the VEX Robotics World Championship in each of the three seasons. In 2025 alone, his team has secured 4 Excellence Awards, 4 Tournament Championships, and 8 Robot Skills Championships as part of his team’s 2nd-place world ranking among 13,686 teams. Earlier seasons added further Tournament Championships, Excellence Awards, and specialized honors such as Think and Amaze Awards in both 2023 and 2024.
Leadership & Project Experience
Shop Manager - VEX Robotics Team 16099A
2024-2025: High Stakes
Maintained a clean, organized, and safe workspace at all times
Oversees the proper use and storage of tools and materials
Ensures all team members follow safety protocols during build sessions
Keeps inventory of parts, tools, and consumables
Trains new members on equipment usage
Supported award-winning robot construction through systematic workshop management
Coordinates equipment maintenance schedules and repair protocols
Member - VEX Robotics Team 16099A
2023-2024: Over Under
Contributed to assigned tasks within their sub-team (build, code, notebook, etc.), earning Tournament Champions recognition
Stays engaged, asks questions, and learns actively from team leaders
Participates in team training and skill development programs
Supports team documentation through photos and progress notes
Assists with inventory management and organization tasks
Participates in team outreach and community engagement activities
Contributes to team troubleshooting and problem-solving sessions
Member - VEX Robotics Team 16099A
2022-2023: Spin Up
Contributed to assigned tasks within their sub-team (build, code, notebook, etc.), earning 2x Tournament Champions recognition
Stays engaged, asks questions, and learns actively from team leaders
Supports team spirit and positive culture development
Assists with mentor coordination and communication
Participates in team goal-setting and planning sessions
Attends meetings consistently and participates in team discussions
Supports team events, outreach, and competition prep
Career Achievements
2025 Season
High Stakes • Team 16099A • Shop Manager
Design Award
Design Award
Recognizes exceptional engineering documentation, design process analysis, and systematic methodology from concept to implementation.
Tier 4 Judge Award (World Championship)
4x Excellence Award
4x Excellence Award
Most prestigious award recognizing exceptional performance across all competition areas including documentation, interviews, and gameplay.
Tier 3 Judge Award
4x Tournament Champions
4x Tournament Champions
Winning alliance teams demonstrating superior strategic selection, collaboration, robot reliability, and clutch elimination performance.
Tier 3 Performance Award
8x Robot Skills Champion
8x Robot Skills Champion
Best combined autonomous and driver skills score demonstrating programming mastery, precision driving, and pressure performance.
Tier 3 Robot Skills Award
2x Innovate Award
2x Innovate Award
Breakthrough thinking and creative problem-solving with well-documented novel approaches to robot design or strategy.
Tier 2 Judge Award
Amaze Award
Amaze Award
Combines competitive excellence with exceptional presentation skills, positive attitude, and ability to engage others.
Tier 1 Judge Award
2024 Season
Over Under • Team 16099A • Member
2x Excellence Award
2x Excellence Award
Most prestigious award recognizing exceptional performance across all competition areas including documentation, interviews, and gameplay.
Tier 3 Judge Award
Tournament Champions
Tournament Champions
Winning alliance teams demonstrating superior strategic selection, collaboration, robot reliability, and clutch elimination performance.
Tier 3 Performance Award
2x Tournament Finalists
2x Tournament Finalists
Finalist alliance teams reaching championship match through outstanding competitive performance, strategic thinking, and adaptability.
Tier 3 Performance Award
3x Robot Skills Champion
3x Robot Skills Champion
Best combined autonomous and driver skills score demonstrating programming mastery, precision driving, and pressure performance.
Tier 3 Robot Skills Award
Think Award
Think Award
Sophisticated analytical thinking, systematic problem-solving approach, and evidence-based decision making with strategic depth.
Tier 3 Judge Award
2x Amaze Award
2x Amaze Award
Combines competitive excellence with exceptional presentation skills, positive attitude, and ability to engage others.
Tier 1 Judge Award
2023 Season
Spin Up • Team 16099A • Member
2x Excellence Award
2x Excellence Award
Most prestigious award recognizing exceptional performance across all competition areas including documentation, interviews, and gameplay.
Tier 3 Judge Award
2x Tournament Champions
2x Tournament Champions
Winning alliance teams demonstrating superior strategic selection, collaboration, robot reliability, and clutch elimination performance.
Tier 3 Performance Award
Tournament Finalists
Tournament Finalists
Finalist alliance teams reaching championship match through outstanding competitive performance, strategic thinking, and adaptability.
Tier 3 Performance Award
3x Robot Skills Champion
3x Robot Skills Champion
Best combined autonomous and driver skills score demonstrating programming mastery, precision driving, and pressure performance.
Tier 3 Robot Skills Award
Think Award
Think Award
Sophisticated analytical thinking, systematic problem-solving approach, and evidence-based decision making with strategic depth.
Tier 3 Judge Award
Sportsmanship Award
Sportsmanship Award
Highest standards of sportsmanship, positive competitor interactions, and gracious professionalism embodying robotics values.
Tier 1 Sportsmanship Award
Technical Skills & Competencies

Workshop Management

Tool Management Safety Protocols Workspace Organization Equipment Maintenance Inventory Control Safety Training

Core Participation

Team Collaboration Active Learning Task Execution Meeting Participation Event Support Team Values

Core Robotics

Problem Solving Engineering Design Process Teamwork Critical Thinking Innovation Communication

Competition Excellence

World Championship Elite Competition Design Excellence Overall Excellence Championship Performance Robot Skills
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