O V E R C L O C K
Edward Hsu
Overclock Robotics Alumni
Worlds Qualifier Programmer Builder
Key Achievements
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9
Competition Awards
ACROSS 2 YEARS
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2
Years Active
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1
Worlds Appearances
Career Summary
Edward Hsu served as team programmer during his 2 seasons in competitive robotics, accumulating 9 awards across multiple categories. His 2024 debut season brought an Excellence Award and Tournament Finalist honors. In 2025, he expanded his achievement roster with 3 Design Awards, while the team earned Innovate and Amaze Awards along with 2 Tournament Finalist positions. That same season, his team qualified for the VEX Robotics World Championship. Throughout his robotics career, Hsu consistently demonstrated technical capabilities in both programming and design, as evidenced by his collection of 3 Design Awards and the program's highest recognition — the Excellence Award.
Leadership & Project Experience
Programmer - VEX Robotics Team 16099C
2024-2025: High Stakes
Developed robot control systems for competitive performance
Designed and implemented autonomous routines using VEXcode Pro and C++
Contributed to sensor integration and algorithm optimization
Participated in code review and collaborative programming practices
Debugged software issues and optimized robot performance
Learned advanced programming concepts from senior team members
Implemented advanced sensor algorithms for improved accuracy
Member - VEX Robotics Team 16099C
2023-2024: Over Under
Contributed to assigned tasks within their sub-team (build, code, notebook, etc.)
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
Career Achievements
2025 Season
High Stakes • Team 16099C • Programmer
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 Design Award
3x Design Award
Recognizes exceptional engineering documentation, design process analysis, and systematic methodology from concept to implementation.
Tier 3 Judge 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
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 16099C • Member
Excellence Award
Excellence Award
Most prestigious award recognizing exceptional performance across all competition areas including documentation, interviews, and gameplay.
Tier 3 Judge 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

Software Development

VEXcode Pro V5 C++ Autonomous Programming Sensor Integration Code Testing Algorithm Development

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 Overall Excellence Design Excellence Creative Innovation
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