Alaister Straka
About Alaister Straka
Alaister Straka is a Site Reliability Engineer with extensive experience in software engineering and production engineering. He has worked at notable companies such as Weta Digital, Plum Fintech, and Thought Machine, and holds degrees in Computer Science from The University of Auckland and Victoria University of Wellington.
Work at Thought Machine
Alaister Straka has been employed at Thought Machine as a Site Reliability Engineer since 2019. In this role, he focuses on maintaining and improving the reliability of the company's cloud-native banking technology. His responsibilities include monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Weta Digital
Before joining Thought Machine, Alaister Straka worked at Weta Digital as a Production Engineer from 2015 to 2017. During his two years at the company, he contributed to the production processes and technology solutions that support the visual effects and animation industry in Wellington.
Experience at Plum Fintech
Alaister Straka held multiple positions at Plum Fintech. He served as a Lead Software Engineer for six months in 2019, where he led software development initiatives. Prior to that, he worked as a Senior Software Engineer from 2017 to 2019 in London, United Kingdom, contributing to the development of financial technology solutions.
Education and Expertise
Alaister Straka studied at The University of Auckland, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Mathematics from 2008 to 2012. He furthered his education at Victoria University of Wellington, obtaining a BSc Postgraduate in Computer Science from 2012 to 2013. His academic background provides a strong foundation in software engineering and system reliability.