Connor Mattson
About Connor Mattson
Connor Mattson is a Software Engineer with extensive experience at Rocket Lab, where he has worked in various roles since 2018. He currently serves as the product owner for multiple applications and leads engineering efforts at Koios.
Work at Rocket Lab
Connor Mattson has worked at Rocket Lab in various capacities since 2018. He started as a Software Engineer Intern, where he contributed for three years until 2021 in Auckland, New Zealand. Following his internship, he briefly served as a Junior Software Engineer for one month in 2021. Currently, he holds the position of Software Engineer, a role he has maintained since 2021. In this capacity, he serves as the product owner for over a dozen applications developed in Python and C++. He has also been involved in developing software frameworks that support future projects and has worked on both high-level data analysis and low-level firmware automation within the Production Automation team.
Education and Expertise
Connor Mattson studied at The University of Auckland, where he pursued a Conjoint degree in Engineering Science (Operations Research) and Computer Science, earning a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and a Bachelor of Science from 2017 to 2021. Prior to this, he attended Saint Kentigern College, achieving NCEA Level 3 with Excellence from 2012 to 2016. He also obtained the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification during his studies at Saint Kentigern College from 2014 to 2015. This educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in software engineering and technical skills relevant to his roles.
Background
Before his tenure at Rocket Lab, Connor Mattson worked as a Teaching Aide for the Saint Kentigern Trust Board in 2017 for nine months. In 2019, he served as a Student Bootcamp Wrangler at Summer of Tech for eight months in Auckland. His experiences in these roles contributed to his development in both educational and technical environments, further preparing him for his engineering career.
Achievements
During his time at Rocket Lab, Connor Mattson identified inefficiencies in production processes, which resulted in over 90% savings in production time and cost. His contributions have significantly impacted the efficiency of operations. Additionally, he has developed software frameworks that have been deployed across the organization, enhancing future software development projects. His role as product owner for multiple applications showcases his leadership and technical skills in software engineering.
Current Role at Koios
Connor Mattson has been serving as the Head of Engineering at Koios since 2019. In this role, he oversees engineering projects and leads the technical team, applying his extensive experience from his previous roles in the software engineering field. His leadership at Koios reflects his commitment to advancing technology and engineering solutions.