Andrew Espinola
Chula Vista
Summary
Aspiring Engineering Professional | High School Student with a Passion for Robotics | Seeking Internship/Job Opportunities
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Captain
RoboMonkeys Independent VEX Robotics Team
Chula Vista
07.2022 - Current
- Founded and led top independent VEX team globally, earning World Championship Excellence Award in 2023 & State Champion in 2025
- Served as lead engineer and driver, designing robots and managing engineering notebooks.
- Strategized match play to enhance competitive performance and team success.
- Cultivated skills in teamwork, CAD, coding, time management, and mentoring.
Founder
Hedenkamp Elementary VEX IQ Robotics Team
Chula Vista
07.2023 - Current
- Launched a new elementary robotics team to increase early STEM access
- Created lesson plans, coordinated with high school mentors, and guided students through competition prep
- Led the initiative as a student mentor and youth STEM advocate
Mentor & CAD Instructor
Multiple VEX Teams
Chula Vista
07.2024 - Current
- Mentored 4 VEX teams from elementary to high school; taught CAD and engineering design process
- Hosted workshops and competition-day support sessions, emphasizing accessibility and clarity in technical education
Co-Founder & VP
3D Printing Club
Chula Vista
05.2025 - Current
- Taught students CAD tools like Fusion 360 and managed 3D printer operation
- Led collaborative engineering projects including modding and prototyping (e.g., nerf blasters)
Online CAD Community Leader
SoCal CAD Robotics
Chula Vista
06.2023 - Current
- Built and moderated a server for SoCal robotics students; hosted CAD livestreams and 1-on-1 design feedback sessions
Volunteer
Sweetwater Union HSD Robotics League
San Diego
01.2022 - Current
- Worked with other event volunteers and supported regional tournament logistics and field management
Education
High School -
Olympian High School
San Diego, CA06.2026
Skills
- CAD design and 3D printing
- Engineering principles
- Project management
- Technical instruction
- Team collaboration
- Budget management
Extracurricular Activities
- Olympian High Robotics Team (Club Secretary)
- California Scholarship Federation (CSF)
- Career Club
- AUX Club
Awards
- VEX Robotics World Champion - Excellence Award (Top global honor)
- VEX California State Champion
- VEX World Semifinalist (3x)
- Colorado & Las Vegas Signature Event Finalist/Winner
- ADM Grace Hopper Academic Achievement Award - AP CS Teacher-Nominated
- AP Scholar
- Principal's Honor Roll (4 years)
- Swim Rookie of the Year (Varsity)
Athletics
- Water Polo
- Swim & Dive
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Taekwondo (3rd Degree Black Belt)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Autodesk Fusion 360 Professional Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Co-Founder & VP
3D Printing Club
05.2025 - Current
Mentor & CAD Instructor
Multiple VEX Teams
07.2024 - Current
Founder
Hedenkamp Elementary VEX IQ Robotics Team
07.2023 - Current
Online CAD Community Leader
SoCal CAD Robotics
06.2023 - Current
Team Captain
RoboMonkeys Independent VEX Robotics Team
07.2022 - Current
Volunteer
Sweetwater Union HSD Robotics League
01.2022 - Current
High School -
Olympian High School
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