Andrew Pratley is an engineering manager based in Melbourne with a decade of experience advancing from software developer to leadership across product-focused companies like REA Group and Bellroy. He blends hands-on engineering and team leadership, having led delivery as Lead Developer and now managing engineering efforts at REA Group. His background spans startups (co-founding Humnbuzz) to corporate product teams, giving him a pragmatic approach to scaling teams and systems. Trained in law and information systems, he brings structured problem-solving and clear communication to technical decision-making. Colleagues describe him as people-focused and good-humored—he explicitly values collaboration, building things, and keeping work enjoyable.
9 years of coding experience
18 years of employment as a software developer
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Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand (Attorney) Law, Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand (Attorney) Law at Institute of Professional Legal Studies
International Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate at United World College of South East Asia
Double Degree - LLB/BCA Law and Commerce (Information Systems), Double Degree - LLB/BCA Law and Commerce (Information Systems) at Victoria University of Wellington
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