O V E R C L O C K
Adam Wu
Overclock Robotics Alumni
Worlds Qualifier Captain Lead Builder
Key Achievements
🏆
5
Competition Awards
ACROSS 2 YEARS
📅
2
Years Active
🌍
1
Worlds Appearances
Career Summary
Adam Wu served as Team Captain and Lead Builder over 2 competitive robotics seasons. Adam secured a Tournament Championship and Finalist award during his first competitive season. In 2025, Adam and his team qualified for the VEX Robotics World Championship, as well as earning 2 additional Finalist placements and receiving an Innovate Award for creative engineering work on a regional level. Across both seasons, Adam earned 5 awards and played an active role in both judged interviews and elimination matches. His work focused heavily on mechanical design and build execution, helping develop efficient and reliable systems for match play. Adam’s time in robotics was marked by steady growth, strong collaboration, and a commitment to competition excellence.
Leadership & Project Experience
Captain & Lead Builder - VEX Robotics Team 16099D
2024-2025: High Stakes
Led a team of 9 students to qualify for the World Championship
Managed project timelines, resource allocation, and strategic planning for multiple competitions
Oversees the team and ensures all deadlines are met
Delegates tasks to team and coordinates collaboration
Leads meeting sessions, sets team goals, and monitors progress throughout the season
Guides strategy discussions and major design decisions
Keeps the team focused, organized, and accountable
Vice Captain - VEX Robotics Team 16099B
2022-2023: Spin Up
Supported team leadership in achieving achieving competitive success
Supports the Captain in managing the team and logistics
Coordinates team scheduling and calendar management
Assists in strategic decision-making and planning processes
Manages backup documentation and contingency planning
Leads specific sub-team coordination meetings
Supports team morale and motivation initiatives
Career Achievements
2025 Season
High Stakes • Team 16099D • Captain & Lead Builder
2x Tournament Finalists
2x Tournament Finalists
Finalist alliance teams reaching championship match through outstanding competitive performance, strategic thinking, and adaptability.
Tier 3 Performance Award
Innovate Award
Innovate Award
Breakthrough thinking and creative problem-solving with well-documented novel approaches to robot design or strategy.
Tier 2 Judge Award
2023 Season
Spin Up • Team 16099B • Vice Captain
Tournament Champions
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
Technical Skills & Competencies

Leadership & Management

Team Leadership Strategic Planning Project Management Conflict Resolution Mentoring Decision Making

Leadership Support

Team Coordination Communication Strategic Planning Delegation Team Building Organization

Advanced Engineering

CAD Design Solidworks Mechanical Engineering System Integration Design Review Build Leadership

Core Robotics

Problem Solving Engineering Design Process Teamwork Critical Thinking Innovation Communication

Competition Excellence

World Championship Elite Competition Championship Performance Creative Innovation
Copied to clipboard! 📋