Mehrdad Shariatmadari
Grade 11 student building things that move, sense, and respond — competition robots by season, lifeguarding by summer.
About me
The short version: I keep people safe, I build robots, and I'm chasing a future in mechatronics engineering.
I'm Mehrdad, a high school student in Toronto chasing mechatronics — where mechanical systems, electronics, and code meet.
Most weeks split between lifeguarding for the City of Toronto and building competition robots with FRC Team 7902. Different worlds, same lesson: stay calm, pay attention, get it right.
Where I've put in the work
Two very different jobs that both come down to the same thing: showing up and getting it right.
Lifeguard
City of Toronto
2025–present Toronto, ONWatching over swimmers at municipal pools, staying alert and ready to step in the moment something needs attention.
- Monitor pool activity and respond to emergencies following lifesaving and first-aid protocols
- Stay in constant contact with a team of guards and instructors to keep the facility running safely
- Built up the habit of staying calm, reading a situation fast, and acting on it without hesitation
Mechanical Division Vice Lead & Drive Team, FRC Team 7902
FIRST Robotics Competition
2025–present Toronto, ONHelping lead the mechanical side of a competition robot build each season, while also stepping onto the field as part of the drive team.
- Help run the mechanical division: planning builds, assigning tasks, and keeping CAD designs on track
- Use CAD and quick prototyping to solve mechanical problems within the competition's rules
- Operate the robot on the field as part of the drive team and adjust strategy between matches at regional events
Things I've built
A running list — more to come as each season wraps.
- Chopstick RingA finger-worn chopstick that flips between an eating utensil and a flat desk rest — modeled in CAD, 3D printed, and assembled by hand.2025
- FRC 7902 Competition RobotA season-long build that starts as a CAD sketch and ends as a machine that has to drive, score, and survive elimination matches.2025–present
Credentials I've earned
The training behind the lifeguarding work.
- National Lifeguard (NL)Lifesaving Society2025–2027
- Standard First Aid & CPR/AEDLifesaving Society2024–2027
- Bronze CrossLifesaving Society2024