Our Team
Students at Caution Tape are supported by a team of educators, coaches, and mentors across our programs and locations.
Featured at Markham
Malhar S.
Director of Robotics Competition
VEX Robotics & Competition Strategy
Oversees competition preparation and team development at Markham. Guides students through the competitive robotics journey from foundation to championship level.
Lisa N.
Robotics Coach
VEX IQ & Student Mentorship
University of Toronto student and Caution Tape team member. Brings a peer mentorship approach to helping younger students discover robotics.
Shahmir K.
AI Project Lab Coach
AI & Software Development
Computer Engineering graduate from University of Guelph. Leads AI and coding instruction, helping students explore machine learning, Python, and modern software development.
Haroon K.
Maker Coach
Maker Projects & Fabrication
Founder of HRONK Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering student at Toronto Metropolitan University. Guides students through hands-on maker projects, 3D printing, and creative engineering.
Kelly L.
STEM Labs Jr. Coach
STEM & Special Education
Educator experienced in STEM and special education, with a proven track record in leading students to international competitions and world-level achievements. Kelly holds a teaching degree and license from Hong Kong, dedicated to creating supportive learning environments where students build confidence and problem-solving skills.
Lydia H.
STEM Labs Jr. Coach
STEM & Special Education
An educator from Taiwan with extensive experience in STEM and hands-on learning. Lydia excels at creating engaging environments where complex concepts become accessible and fun. By focusing on interactive projects to spark curiosity, the goal is to help students build problem-solving skills and a genuine passion for discovery.
Program Leadership
The core team shaping curriculum, coaching standards, and learning pathways across Caution Tape.
Daniel Yu
Founder & Master Shifu
Curriculum & Learning Design
3x VEX World Champion coach and AI productivity advocate with 20+ years experience at Fortune 500 companies including TD Bank, RBC, and IBM. Daniel founded Caution Tape in 2018 and serves on the CanSTEAM Foundation board, pioneering AI-assisted coding curriculum.
Alina Yang
Director of Education
Educational Strategy & Teacher Development
An Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT), secondary school teacher with the Toronto District School Board, and graduate of the B.B.A. and M.T. programs at the University of Toronto. Alina brings professional teaching expertise to shape Caution Tape's educational standards, curriculum development, and instructor training.
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