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Ash Lennox-Steele
Ollie Wards
Kathleen Oneroa
Zainab Manasawala
Antony Vavia
Ash Lennox-Steele
Great graduatesAsh Lennox-SteeleSecurity Analyst, TVNZMaster of Information Security and Digital Forensics
Bachelor of Computer and Information SciencesHearing a guest lecturer speak about cyber security threats was a lightbulb moment, says AUT computing alumna Ash Lennox-Steele who now works at TVNZ.Hearing a guest lecturer speak about cyber security threats was a lightbulb moment, says AUT computing alumna Ash Lennox-Steele. Now working as a security analyst for TVNZ, she loves being on the ‘good’ side of the security fence. She enjoys knowing that the work she does helps keep her organisation and the people who interact with it safe.
Ollie Wards
Great graduatesOllie WardsContent Director, triple j, Sydney, AustraliaBachelor of Communication StudiesAnyone who works in radio will tell you they love the immediacy, says AUT radio alumnus Ollie Wards who is now the content director for triple j in Australia.Anyone who works in radio will tell you they love the immediacy, says AUT radio alumnus Ollie Wards who is now the content director for triple j, the youth music and culture brand of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. In his role Ollie is responsible for triple j's content on air, online, on TV, in social media and at events.
Kathleen Oneroa
Great graduatesKathleen Oneroa Oral Health Therapist, Waitemata District Health Board and WM DentalBachelor of Health Science (Oral Health)She discovered her passion for oral health in secondary school, says Kathleen Oneroa who is now an oral health therapist at the Waitemata District Health Board.She discovered her passion for oral health in secondary school, says Kathleen Oneroa who is now an oral health therapist at the Waitemata District Health Board and WM Dental. Being able to work with patients at AUT’s on-campus oral health clinic was one of the highlights of her studies, says Kathleen who received the 2017 New Zealand Dental Hygiene Award.
Zainab Manasawala
Great graduatesZainab ManasawalaProduct Development Engineer, Fisher and Paykel HealthcareBachelor of Engineering (Honours)She realised she wanted to be an engineer when she was in high school, says AUT alumna Zainab Manasawala who spent part of her high school years in California.She realised she wanted to be an engineer when she was in high school, says AUT engineering alumna Zainab Manasawala who spent part of her high school years in California. AUT’s drive for excellence and its commitment to create great graduates set AUT apart from other universities, says Zainab who completed her engineering degree with first-class honours.
Antony Vavia
Great graduatesAntony VaviaDoctor of Philosophy
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science (Honours)Deciding to study marine biology was easy, says Antony Vavia who came to AUT to do a Bachelor of Science and is currently enrolled in a PhD in marine biology.Deciding to study marine biology was easy, says Antony Vavia who came to AUT to do a Bachelor of Science and is currently enrolled in a PhD. For his PhD, Antony is exploring how to ensure long-term sustainability of coral reef fisheries in the Cook Islands by doing a case study on the island of Mitiaro. He hopes that his research will be another footstep for the Cook Islands and the wider Pacific in terms of fisheries.
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