Curiosity Opens the Future, Expertise Nurtures Dreams!

Combining technology and education to help Oteha Valley students develop creative thinking skills and become confident future leaders.

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Meet Your Candidate

Hao Xie, candidate for Oteha Valley School Board - professional headshot showing a friendly, approachable technology leader and parent

Educational Philosophy & Expertise

As a proud parent of a Year 1 student at Oteha Valley, I've experienced firsthand how our school's safe and innovative environment nurtures children's natural curiosity and potential.

As a Software Engineer at Amazon Web Services (AWS) responsible for clean energy big data systems, I work at the forefront of cutting-edge technology innovation—from big data systems to AI development. This experience gives me unique insights into the skills our children will need for tomorrow's world.

My mission is to bridge technology and education in a human-centered way, ensuring our students become confident, creative thinkers ready to lead in the digital age.

Academic Credentials

  • Master's Degree in Software Engineering, Zhejiang University
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and Technology, Zhejiang University
  • Award Winner in provincial and national mathematics and programming competitions

Professional Experience

  • 13+ years of software development experience (3 years in China, 10+ years in New Zealand)
  • Current: Software Engineer at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
    Technical Lead for Big Data Module in Amazon Clean Energy Projects
  • Former: Software Engineer at Baidu (China's leading tech company)
  • Expertise: Cloud computing, big data analytics, cybersecurity, and AI project development

My Vision for Oteha Valley School

Transforming Mathematics Education

Leveraging my background as a mathematics competition winner and technology expert, I will champion the Ministry of Education's "Math - No Problem!" curriculum reform to unlock every child's mathematical thinking potential.

Strengthening Parent-School Partnership

Creating transparent, two-way communication channels where parent voices are heard and valued. Through diverse feedback mechanisms, I'll ensure family perspectives shape school decisions, building a collaborative educational community.

Creating Future-Ready Learning Environments

Thoughtfully integrating age-appropriate AI tools to develop critical thinking skills rather than passive information consumption.

Strengthening digital safety education to prepare students for cybersecurity challenges and privacy protection in our connected world.

Fostering Curiosity-Driven Learning

Through hands-on experiences like visual programming and robotics projects, students will develop real-world problem-solving skills and scientific inquiry mindsets through active exploration and discovery.