Summary
Aaron Matenga is a lecturer and experienced software engineer with 11 years of practice in web development, project management, and education, based in Waikato, New Zealand. He blends hands-on front- and back-end engineering with mentoring and process design to make teams more productive and learning experiences more effective. His background includes leading platform development and project teams at Code Avengers, regional leadership at Pūhoro STEM Academy, and returning to academia to teach and support students at the University of Waikato. Holding a First Class Honours in Software Engineering, he pairs technical depth with a people-first approach that improves outcomes and team morale. A noteworthy thread through his career is translating industry practices into educational content and code camps, helping bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world software delivery.
11 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Engineering, Software Engineering, First Class Honours, Bachelor of Engineering, Software Engineering, First Class Honours at The University of Waikato
High School, Dux, High School, Dux at Church College of New Zealand