FTC TEAM : 2024 - 2025
Muhammed Qaanith Kamal
President, Founder & Mentor
VP - Purdue FIRST Programs, Indianapolis
Hey y’all, my name is Muhammed Qaanith Kamal and I am the President and Founder of EIA Robotics. I am 18 Years old and a Freshman at Purdue University majoring in Mechanical Engineering. My experience in the FIRST program includes FLL, FTC and FRC. The main reason why I founded this team is to pass on the knowledge and experiences I have gained in both FRC and FLL and inspire the next generation in my community. You can reach out me at president@eiarobotics.org
Noor Al Shifa Nazumudeen
Chief Executive Officer
I am a software engineer and MBA, working in the Tech industry for more than 20 plus years. I have been coaching kids in FIRST robotics for the past 7 years and counting. I truly enjoy coaching and working with the kids in my community, as they learn and have fun with problem solving. My role through this non-profit is to make a difference in the community by empowering young kids with STEM skills and inspiring them to pursue STEM career in their future. FIRST is more than Robots and so are we!
Safeeq Hajakamaludeen
Director
I am a Mechanical Engineer and one of the lead coaches of this team. I have over 25 years of experience in the tech industry and enjoy CAD and designing robots. I enjoy coaching FIRST robotics teams due to the unique nature of challenges and the problem solving that comes with it. Every day entails continuous learning and that's what makes this program interesting and worth the investment of one's time and effort. I want to share my experiences with the community by empowering the kids with the necessary STEM skills and be successful in their careers.
Abu Usman
Chief FInancial Officer
Abu is a highly experienced and accomplished IT professional with over 20 years of expertise. Throughout his career, Abu Usman has consistently demonstrated his ability to excel in diverse and challenging environments. He has worked with several leading multinational companies, including Deloitte, FFF Enterprise, and Google, showcasing his adaptability and expertise in various IT domains.
Outside of work, Abu loves to read books and spend good qualitative time with his family. Abu is also passionate about inspiring the next generation of engineers and programmers. He volunteers as a mentor for the FIRST Tech Challenge, guiding students as they design, build, and program robots for competition. He finds immense satisfaction in witnessing their creativity and problem-solving skills flourish.