Developer
AkoTech
Wellington, New Zealand · 2024 - 2025 · Part-time
Worked on a gamified structured literacy platform, contributing to database design, curriculum data transformation, API routes, and core educational games.
- Developed an MVP for a gamified structured literacy platform
- Designed and implemented application data structures in Azure SQL
- Extracted and transformed curriculum data into structured database records
- Built educational games using React, TypeScript, and component-based design
- Structured typed API routes using Node.js, Next.js, and Zod
ReactTypeScriptNext.jsNode.jsSQLZod
Regional Operations Manager / Instructor
AkoTech
Wellington, New Zealand · 2024 - 2025 · Part-time
Managed regional education programmes while teaching coding and digital technology to students aged 6–14.
- Managed regional programme staff, including rostering, training, and day-to-day operational support
- Delivered coding and digital technology lessons to students aged 6–14
- Grew the client base through advertising, school partnerships, and parent engagement
- Strengthened relationships with schools, parents, and instructors to support programme retention and delivery
- Coordinated multiple after-school and holiday programme locations
LeadershipTeachingOperationsCommunication
Education Intern
Princess Chulabhorn Science High Schools
Thailand · Summer 2025/26 · Internship
Completed an education-focused internship in Thailand through the Prime Minister’s Scholarship to Asia, working within Thai school communities and contributing to classroom learning, cultural exchange, and student engagement.
- Selected as one of ten Pacific leaders for a Prime Minister’s Scholarship to Asia programme
- Supported teaching and classroom activities across STEM, maths, science, technology, art, dance, and social studies
- Adapted quickly to unfamiliar classroom, travel, cultural, and communication environments
- Built positive relationships with teachers, students, and fellow interns across multiple school settings
- Shared aspects of New Zealand, Māori, Samoan, and Pasifika culture through classroom and school activities
TeachingSTEMCultural ExchangeAdaptabilityCommunication
Onboarding Consultant
Smartly
Wellington, New Zealand · 2022 - 2023 · Full-time
Supported clients through onboarding, payroll setup, product adoption, and technical problem solving in a full-time professional role.
- Managed 15–40 active clients at a time through onboarding, setup, training, and product adoption
- Provided technical support and payroll guidance to support smooth client transitions
- Represented onboarding team feedback during new product testing and rollout discussions
- Developed Excel and VBA tools to reduce repetitive workload and improve team efficiency
- Nominated for Status Quo Challenger for challenging inefficient processes and improving team workflows
Client SupportPayrollExcelVBAProduct Testing