Resources for Technology & Engineering
This is our start of a page for our favourite resources for technology and engineering teams in SaaS companies.
Thoughtworks Technology Radar is a twice-yearly snapshot of tools, techniques, platforms, languages and frameworks by global tech consultant Thoughtworks. This knowledge-sharing tool is based on their global teams’ experience and highlights things you may want to explore on your projects.
Evolution of Agentic Coding (as of Dec 2025) - this is video of a presentation by JD Trask, founder of Raygun and Autohive. His team pushed hard and early into AI transformation, and this presentation captures a wide range of experiences and learnings, from JD’s unique perspective as a highly technical founder. JD is presenting at our upcoming The Future of Agentic Web Development workshop in Feb 2026.
Migrants in Tech - A community supporting migrants working in Aotearoa’s tech sector, with events, connections, and practical guidance to help people find their footing and grow their careers here. A great place to meet others and tap into local support networks.
Auckland Software Leaders Group - A Meetup community for software and engineering leaders in Tāmaki Makaurau to share lessons, swap notes on leadership challenges, and learn from each other through regular events and discussions. Ideal for anyone leading teams or scaling engineering in a SaaS environment.
Tech Leaders Collective - A peer community for tech leaders to connect, learn, and talk through the real-world challenges of leading people, product, and delivery. Expect practical conversations, shared experiences, and a chance to build relationships with other leaders across the ecosystem.
KiwiSaaS Articles & Resources
Cloud performance that fuels growth: cut costs, scale faster, reduce risk - Parallo’s co-founder Symon Thurlow on how to use PaaS architecture, auto-scaling and cloud reservations to extend runway and lift valuation multiples.
Cybersecurity for startups: build trust and reduce risk - A pragmatic security playbook from Salesforce’s Didier Vandenbroeck: stage-appropriate defences and diligence readiness.
Make development partnerships work - tips and tricks from the frontline - Hard-won lessons on selecting and managing development partners using the CRAFT framework, from Kindo’s CTO Simon Hartley, Trinity’s founder Cian McLoughlin, Endo45’s founder Juliet Oliver, and Techwondoe CEO Jas Singh.
If you have resources to suggest, let us know.
