O V E R C L O C K
William Liu
Overclock Robotics Alumni
Worlds Qualifier Captain Shop Manager
Key Achievements
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19
Competition Awards
ACROSS 2 YEARS
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2
Years Active
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1
Worlds Appearances
Career Summary
William Liu served as Team Captain and Shop Manager during his two active robotics seasons, accumulating 19 competition awards. His 2020 season included four Tournament Championships, six Robot Skills Champion titles, and a Think Award, culminating in World Championship qualification. The following season brought an Excellence Award recognizing overall program quality, along with four Robot Skills Championships and two Robot Skills second-place finishes. Throughout his robotics career, Liu earned a total of ten Robot Skills Championships, demonstrating consistent technical performance in autonomous and driver-controlled segments.
Leadership & Project Experience
Captain - VEX Robotics Team 16099A
2020-2021: Change Up
Led a team of 8 students to regional competitive success
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
Shop Manager - VEX Robotics Team 16099A
2019-2020: Tower Takeover
Maintained a clean, organized, and safe workspace at all times
Oversees the proper use and storage of tools and materials
Manages procurement and vendor relationships for tools and materials
Leads safety training programs and certification processes
Coordinates workspace layout optimization for efficiency and safety
Manages hazardous materials handling and disposal procedures
Coordinates with facilities management on workspace improvements
Career Achievements
2021 Season
Change Up • Team 16099A • Captain
Excellence Award
Excellence Award
Most prestigious award recognizing exceptional performance across all competition areas including documentation, interviews, and gameplay.
Tier 3 Judge Award
4x Robot Skills Champion
4x Robot Skills Champion
Best combined autonomous and driver skills score demonstrating programming mastery, precision driving, and pressure performance.
Tier 3 Robot Skills Award
2x Robot Skills 2nd Place
2x Robot Skills 2nd Place
Second-best skills performance showing strong technical execution and strategic optimization in both challenge portions.
Tier 3 Robot Skills Award
2020 Season
Tower Takeover • Team 16099A • Shop Manager
4x Tournament Champions
4x 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
6x Robot Skills Champion
6x 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
Technical Skills & Competencies

Leadership & Management

Team Leadership Strategic Planning Project Management Conflict Resolution Mentoring Decision Making

Workshop Management

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

Core Robotics

Problem Solving Engineering Design Process Teamwork Critical Thinking Innovation Communication

Competition Excellence

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