Andrew Punnett
Senior Software Engineer at Xero
Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community, Northland, New Zealand
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Top SchoolAndrew Punnett is a Senior Software Engineer with 10 years’ experience building scientific and product-focused software, currently leading a team implementing a core part of Xero’s AI/ML strategy. Trained in mathematics and scientific computing (First Class BSc, Distinction MSc), he blends rigorous quantitative modelling with pragmatic engineering to deliver usable tools under tight timelines. Previously he led development of a premier multivariate analysis desktop app for ecology, migrated backend services to Azure, and contributed novel statistical visualisations that earned journal publications. He enjoys learning expressive languages and systems—especially Rust, Wasm, Haskell and deep learning—and has a track record of turning research-grade methods into polished, user-centered products. Based in Northland, New Zealand, he focuses on remote roles that intersect software development and scientific research.
11 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Masters, Scientific Computing, Distinction, Masters, Scientific Computing, Distinction at Cardiff University / Prifysgol CaerdyddBSc., Mathematics, First Class Honours, BSc., Mathematics, First Class Honours at The University of Manchester
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Github Skills (68)
hackspace10
cnc10
3d-printing10
web-audio-api9
vscode9
react-component8
jetbrains8
r8
bookdown8
theia8
biodiversity-informatics8
react8
ide8
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remote-development8
Programming languages (12)
Github contributions (5)
HakLand/HakLand.github.io
Apr 2021 - Apr 2022
Main site for HackLand - the Auckland Hackspace
Contributions:161 commits, 14 PRs, 148 pushes in 11 months
hackspaceaucklanddiy3d-printingmakerspace
andypea/dot_files
Jun 2019 - Apr 2023
Contributions:41 pushes, 1 branch in 3 years 10 months
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