Annie Vella
Distinguished Engineer, Westpac New Zealand A seasoned engineering leader exploring how AI coding assistants are reshaping developer workflows, with a passion for resilient systems, thoughtful strategy, and connecting the dots between architecture, culture, and craft.
About this speaker
Annie Vella is a Distinguished Engineer at Westpac NZ with over 20 years in software engineering and technical leadership across four countries. She now focuses on shaping resilient systems, guiding engineering strategy, and helping teams reconnect with the satisfaction of doing great work well. She’s currently completing a Master’s in Engineering, exploring how AI coding assistants are reshaping developer workflows, identity, and craft. Influenced by Deming, systems thinking, and a love of connecting complex dots, Annie brings curiosity, clarity, and care to everything she builds - from architecture to culture.
