For Astrobytes, a rookie team, our mentor Rohit is a cornerstone, offering technical guidance, career insight, and personal support that goes far beyond expectations. He enables students take ownership of their learning, encourages them to troubleshoot independently while always being available for thoughtful advice. His passion for STEM is contagious, and they bring a level of professionalism that prepares students not just for competition, but for life beyond robotics. As coaches, we see students transform under his mentorship, and students see him as a great role model and have huge respect for Rohit.