Hayden Smith

Hayden Smith is a seasoned professional with 15 years of software engineering, 10 years of project management and leadership experience, and 6 years as a business owner.

He is known for his co-founding role at Pearler, a venture aimed at revolutionizing Australians' access to tools and education for wealth building.

Apart from his entrepreneurial pursuits, Hayden has a diverse background including teaching computing, programming soccer-playing robots, and participating in solar car racing.

His educational journey includes a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (Honours) from UNSW and completion of the Higher School Certificate at Xavier Catholic College, Ballina.

Throughout his career, Hayden has held various roles such as Co-founder at Pearler Investments, Team Manager at UNSW Solar Racing Team Sunswift, and Compliance Manager at the same organization.

He has also worked as an Engineering Student Ambassador at UNSW Australia, Co-founder and CTO at CompareMeals, and Software Engineering Intern at Microsoft.

Hayden's expertise extends to speaking engagements as a TEDx Ultimo Speaker and roles in project management, technical management, and software engineering.

He has also been involved in leadership positions at events like the Honeywell Engineering Summer School Camp and held roles in research and development at UNSW Medicine.

Hayden's academic contributions include his work as a Casual Academic, Tutor, and Lecturer in Computer Science at UNSW, and his experience as Head of Network and Administrations Committee at New College.

His stint as a Web Developer at FishVision Mobile And Web Solutions showcases his diverse skill set and adaptability in the tech industry.