O V E R C L O C K
Allen Zhuo
Overclock Robotics Alumni
Worlds Qualifier Division Finalists Shop Manager
Key Achievements
🏆
12
Competition Awards
ACROSS 2 YEARS
📅
2
Years Active
🌍
2
Worlds Appearances
👑
2
Worlds Championship
- DIVISION FINALISTS WINNER
- DESIGN AWARD WINNER
Career Summary
Allen Zhuo served as Shop Manager during his 2 active robotics seasons, earning 12 competition awards and 2 World Championship appearances. In 2024, he earned Division Finalist and Design Award honors at the World Championship, along with an Excellence Award, Tournament Championship, Robot Skills Championship, Design Award, and Build Award at regional events. The 2025 season brought additional Tournament Champions recognition, 2 Tournament Finalist positions, a Design Award, and an Amaze Award, culminating in another World Championship qualification. Throughout his robotics career, Zhuo consistently demonstrated technical skill through multiple design-focused awards while managing shop operations for his team.
Leadership & Project Experience
Shop Manager - VEX Robotics Team 16099B
2024-2025: High Stakes
Maintained a clean, organized, and safe workspace at all times
Oversees the proper use and storage of tools and materials
Ensures all team members follow safety protocols during build sessions
Keeps inventory of parts, tools, and consumables
Trains new members on equipment usage
Supported award-winning robot construction through systematic workshop management
Coordinates equipment maintenance schedules and repair protocols
Member - VEX Robotics Team 16699Y
2023-2024: Over Under
Contributed to assigned tasks within their sub-team (build, code, notebook, etc.), earning World Championship Division Finalists, and Design Award recognition
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 16099B • Shop Manager
Tournament Champions
Tournament Champions
Winning alliance teams demonstrating superior strategic selection, collaboration, robot reliability, and clutch elimination performance.
Tier 3 Performance Award
2x Tournament Finalists
2x Tournament Finalists
Finalist alliance teams reaching championship match through outstanding competitive performance, strategic thinking, and adaptability.
Tier 3 Performance Award
Design Award
Design Award
Recognizes exceptional engineering documentation, design process analysis, and systematic methodology from concept to implementation.
Tier 3 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 16699Y • Member
Division Finalists
Division Finalists
Division-level finalist teams demonstrating exceptional competitive performance and strategic excellence within their competitive division.
Tier 4 Performance Award (World Championship)
Design Award
Design Award
Recognizes exceptional engineering documentation, design process analysis, and systematic methodology from concept to implementation.
Tier 4 Judge Award (World Championship)
Excellence Award
Excellence Award
Most prestigious award recognizing exceptional performance across all competition areas including documentation, interviews, and gameplay.
Tier 3 Judge Award
Tournament Champions
Tournament Champions
Winning alliance teams demonstrating superior strategic selection, collaboration, robot reliability, and clutch elimination performance.
Tier 3 Performance Award
Robot Skills Champion
Robot Skills Champion
Best combined autonomous and driver skills score demonstrating programming mastery, precision driving, and pressure performance.
Tier 3 Robot Skills Award
Design Award
Design Award
Recognizes exceptional engineering documentation, design process analysis, and systematic methodology from concept to implementation.
Tier 3 Judge Award
Technical Skills & Competencies

Workshop Management

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

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 Design Excellence Overall Excellence Championship Performance Robot Skills
Copied to clipboard! 📋