Connor Mattson
About Connor Mattson
Connor Mattson is a Software Engineer at Rocket Lab, where he has worked since 2021. He has developed software frameworks and identified production inefficiencies, resulting in significant savings in time and cost.
Work at Rocket Lab
Connor Mattson has been employed at Rocket Lab as a Software Engineer since 2021. In this role, he has developed software frameworks that are utilized across various software development projects within the organization. He serves as the product owner for multiple applications written in Python and C++. His responsibilities include high-level data analysis and low-level firmware automation as part of the Production Automation team. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Junior Software Engineer for one month in 2021 and as a Software Engineer Intern from 2018 to 2021, both in Auckland, New Zealand.
Education and Expertise
Connor Mattson studied at The University of Auckland, where he earned a Conjoint Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science (Operations Research) and Computer Science from 2017 to 2021. He also attended Saint Kentigern College, achieving NCEA Level 3 with Excellence from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, he obtained the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification during his time at Saint Kentigern College from 2014 to 2015.
Background in Teaching and Technology
Before his engineering career, Connor worked as a Teaching Aide at Saint Kentigern Trust Board for nine months in 2017. He also gained experience in the tech industry as a Student Bootcamp Wrangler for Summer of Tech in 2019, where he contributed for eight months in Auckland, New Zealand. These roles provided him with a foundation in both educational support and technology management.
Achievements in Production Efficiency
During his tenure at Rocket Lab, Connor identified inefficiencies in production processes that resulted in over 90% savings in both production time and costs. This significant improvement showcases his ability to analyze and enhance operational workflows within the organization.