Mog Nesbitt
About Mog Nesbitt
Mog Nesbitt is the Head of Technology at Cogo and a Co-Founder of Ternary, with extensive experience in software development and engineering leadership across various companies in New Zealand.
Current Role at Cogo
Mog Nesbitt serves as the Head of Technology at Cogo, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees the technology strategy and implementation within the organization. His leadership focuses on driving innovation and ensuring the technical infrastructure supports the company's goals. Cogo operates in a hybrid work environment based in Wellington, New Zealand.
Previous Positions at Cogo
Prior to his current role, Mog Nesbitt worked at Cogo as an Engineering Consultant from 2021 to 2023. He also served as a Principal Advisor for a brief period in 2023. His contributions during these roles involved providing technical guidance and support to enhance the company's engineering capabilities.
Career History in Technology
Mog Nesbitt has extensive experience in the technology sector. He worked at Powershop NZ Ltd as Software Development Manager from 2014 to 2016, and at Raygun as CTO for six months in 2021. He held the position of Head of Engineering at Trade Me from 2018 to 2020 and served as CTO at YouDo from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, he was Head of Delivery at NEC New Zealand Limited from 2017 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Mog Nesbitt studied Computer Science at the University of Canterbury, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) from 1995 to 1997. He also studied Therapeutic Massage at the New Zealand College of Massage, obtaining a Diploma from 2005 to 2006. His diverse educational background supports his multifaceted approach to technology and leadership.
Community Engagement and Mentorship
Mog Nesbitt is actively involved in community projects and runs Winter Mentor, a mentorship program designed to connect individuals in the tech industry. This twelve-week program focuses on matching mentors with mentees to foster professional growth. He also shares insights on leadership through writing on Medium, focusing on building high-performance teams.