Join the Hāpara team: Career opportunities in edtech

As a software tester committed to quality, Alishya is passionate about delivering seamless user experiences. Outside of work, she takes pleasure in exploring the outdoors through hiking and discovering new destinations. Additionally, she loves engaging in DIY projects and gardening.

Amy started her career as a middle school History teacher. After 18 years of teaching, she was able to take her love for technology and assisting educators into a role as an Instructional Technology Coach for 3 years. Amy is passionate about building positive relationships with educators, developing professional learning opportunities and helping educators create and support effective digital learning environments to maximize learning, provide differentiated and collaborative instruction and create an engaging learning experience for all learners.

Anthony leads Hāpara’s Account Management team, supporting K-12 educators and IT administrators in maximizing digital learning. With a background in customer success and edtech, he focuses on retention, growth, and seamless adoption. Previously at Elevate K-12 and GoGuardian, Anthony excels in customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. He is passionate about building strong relationships and helping schools create engaging, collaborative learning experiences through Hāpara’s innovative tools.

Ayana is passionate about supporting K–12 educators and IT administrators in maximizing digital learning through Hāpara’s innovative tools. With a strong background in customer success and edtech—including roles at Pear Deck and GoGuardian, she focuses on building trustworthy relationships that drive retention and promote growth. I excel in active listening which allows me to uncover and meet the unique needs of each school and district. My goal is to foster long-term partnerships that lead to engaging, collaborative learning experiences for all.

Beth is passionate about sharing the power of educational technology with teachers around the world. She is a Google Innovator and Trainer who believes technology should be used to empower students and teachers. When she isn’t working, chances are you will find her crafting, painting, cheering at her daughter’s soccer games, or hanging out with her three incredibly spoiled dogs.

Brennan is a passionate leader dedicated to enhancing K-12 education through innovative technology. With over 20 years of experience at companies like Sage, IBM, and GoGuardian, he brings a wealth of knowledge to Hāpara, where he leads efforts to deliver tools that empower educators and engage students.Outside of work, Brennan enjoys coaching youth sports and spending time with his four children. Coming from a family of educators, he is deeply committed to supporting the learning community.

Bruno is a software developer experienced in crafting large-scale financial applications and has a special interest in functional programming. When not immersed in code, Bruno enjoys unwinding with computer and tabletop games, and loves spending his time hiking and camping.

Carrie spent 20+ years in technology education before coming to Hāpara. She enjoys working in her garden, reading, and watching way too much reality TV in her free time.

Chris brings seven years of new business sales experience in the K–12 EdTech sector, with a deep understanding of the education landscape and the unique needs of schools. Outside of work, he enjoys surfing, skiing, playing pickleball, and spending time with his wife and two daughters.

Dexter is a passionate software engineer aspiring to become a full-stack developer. In his free time, he enjoys riding motorbikes and cooking, activities that he says bring him a sense of freedom and relaxation.

Emma is a creative Product Designer with over 5 years of experience crafting user-friendly designs. New to New Zealand, she’s excited to bring fresh ideas to the team and dive into Kiwi culture. Outside of work, you’ll find her exploring, painting, or discovering all things green and growing!

Harman is a software developer. She loves hiking and reading in her free time. Sometimes she enjoys cooking, but only if she is not forced to.

Heather is a life-long learner, and is constantly changing and evolving her teaching philosophy. Heather has been in education for over 20 years in a wide range of classroom positions from Grade 1 to Grade 12. She lives in Canada with her husband and three children. She loves to travel and she has been to many amazing places around the world. She also loves going on adventures and spending as much time outdoors as possible.

Jason is a software engineer who’s passionate about building reliable, user-centered products. When he’s not coding, he enjoys playing tennis and going hiking.

Jay spent the first 8 years of his professional career in education. He taught P.E. for 8 years and was the Athletic Director for his school for 7 years. Most recently, he served in the role of Director of Remote Learning for his school. He’s excited to have the opportunity to help schools better serve their students and navigate the obstacles that exist in the 21st Century classroom. He likes to spend his free time rooting on his favorite Chicago sports teams and spending time with his two dogs, Harley and Riggins.

Jean Luc has a decade worth of experience in Customer Service. He has held numerous roles in information Technology companies including leadership roles in Training, Support, and Engineering. Jean Luc heads the Customer Support and Implementation teams in Hāpara. In his spare time, he enjoys lifting heavy objects and enjoys playing sports.

Juan is the Director of Engineering at Hāpara, where he leads efforts to enhance digital learning experiences for educators and students. With a background in software engineering and leadership, Juan is passionate about improving engineering practices and fostering innovation. Outside of work, he enjoys New Zealand’s outdoor activities, especially fishing, and is excited to collaborate with his team to drive Hāpara’s mission forward.

Jude is a testing enthusiast committed to making quality products one step at a time. He has a variety of interests outside work like playing tennis, hiking, chasing sunsets, and traveling.

Kaj comes from a family of educators, and is passionate about increasing accessibility, digital citizenship, and improving teacher workflows. He also has an extensive background in sales. When he isn’t talking about Hāpara, you can find him cooking (and eating) elaborate meals, talking about his new favorite restaurant or wandering around the city he is in at the moment.

Karel joins us as a Junior Software Engineer and has a background in design. He is passionate about using technology to solve problems, big and small, while hopefully making the world a slightly better place in the process. In his spare time he enjoys philosophy, meditation, and boardgames.

Kari is a former classroom educator, instructional coach, and EdTech professional with nearly 20 years of K-12 experience. With a Master’s in Learning Design and Technology, Kari excels in building relationships, leading impactful projects, and helping educators leverage technology to transform learning. She is passionate about creative problem-solving and meaningful collaboration. She guides schools in integrating technology to boost communication, student engagement, and digital citizenship. Central to her work is a commitment to building trust, addressing unique challenges, and delivering solutions that drive success for educators, students, and communities.

Leandro is a software developer, specialized in backend, with 5 years of experience and a past life as a mechanical engineer. He found his passion in coding, artificial intelligence, and exploring the future of Bitcoin and economics. A curious mind, he enjoys diving into books on a variety of topics. When he’s not writing code, he’s either planning his next adventure or testing the limits of gravity with some crazy Kung Fu flips.

Lenva has a strong educational background, working formerly as a school Senior Manager and Learning Leader, and she has been a facilitator for several Digital Learning clusters of schools in New Zealand. Lenva is committed to ensuring that digital learning solutions and best practices in teaching and learning are shared with teachers and school leaders for the most impact on student learning and achievement. She is a Google Certified Teacher as well as an Apple Distinguished Educator.

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Lisa enjoys finding innovative means of integrating technology into the classroom, with specialization in differentiation, engagement, and formative assessment. Lisa has completed almost 20 years in education, with experience in teaching secondary English language arts and reading. She is a Google Level 1 and 2 educator as well as an Apple Teacher, and has served many roles in instructional technology. In her free time, Lisa enjoys spending time with her husband, three kids, and two vicious weenie dogs.

Lisa has over 8 years experience as an educator. Being part of her school E-learning team she found her passion for Edtech. Lisa is an animal lover, fitness fanatic, loves travel and adventures in the great outdoors.

Logan is passionate about solving problems and creating the most intuitive designs. His hobbies include computer gaming, tv/movie series binging and painting.

Marlon brings over a decade of experience in design and front-end development, contributing to projects ranging from small startups to large-scale platforms. Outside of work, he enjoys biking, hiking, and perfecting his BBQ skills.

Nara has close to two decades of product management experience. He has held numerous roles in software companies including directing engineering teams and product architecting. Nara heads Product direction, design & development at Hāpara. In his spare time he coaches cricket, volunteers for social causes, and experiments with cooking at the expense of his family.

Nuwani is a dedicated Software Quality Engineer with a strong background in ensuring high-quality software delivery. Nuwani is passionate about implementing innovative testing strategies that enhance user experiences and streamline development processes. Beyond her technical expertise, Nuwani enjoys traveling and exploring new cultures, and she’s an avid dog lover, often sharing her adventures with her furry companions.

Peter has 8 years of customer support experience in the Telecommunications industry. He helps the Hāpara team and Hāpara clients define the best path to success. Peter rebuilds motorbikes and old cars in his spare time, and is an avid fan of motorsports and skateboarding.

Raina spent nearly a decade as a middle and high school teacher before moving into the EdTech sector. Her passion lies in supporting educators with the implementation and management of classroom technology integrations. She enjoys traveling, playing trivia and board games, singing karaoke, and rooting for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Rich comes from the Lead Gen world where he had the opportunity to work with numerous EdTech companies from start-ups, to well established market leaders. While working with the Hāpara Team as a partner, he quickly fell in love with the platform’s ability to provide students the digital skills they will need in life to succeed, while giving educators access to technology to make learning more fun and effective.

With over 20 years of experience as a developer, Stuart brings his skills to create performant, scalable solutions. When not tending the garden he enjoys playing board games and TTRPG’s.

Tony leads Hāpara’s global sales team with over 15 years of edtech experience. He’s helped grow companies like Mind Education, Schoology, and Canvas, specializing in go-to-market strategy and scalable sales. Passionate about partnering with schools, Tony is focused on expanding Hāpara’s impact and supporting personalized digital learning worldwide.

Venuka is an Agile enthusiast and seasoned project management professional with over a decade of experience. With expertise as an Agile Coach, Scrum Master, and Agile Project Manager, she leads cross functional teams to success at Hāpara. Beyond work, Venuka treasures time with her cherished family and tending to her garden.

Wilson handles Hāpara’s software architecture, integration, and security. He is passionate about photography, cooking with his AirFryer, and tasteless tshirts.

Yang is the Lead Front-End Engineer at Hāpara, where he focuses on leveraging AI and cutting-edge technologies to enhance user experience and deliver seamless, impactful products.