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Thorndon Antipas

Work & CV

Experience

My experience combines software development, educational technology, operations, teaching, and client-facing technical support. I am currently completing my Software Engineering degree with an Artificial Intelligence specialisation at Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering with Honours, Software Engineering

Artificial Intelligence Specialisation · Expected November 2026

Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington

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