Page 56 - IB Sept-Oct 2020

“ AUT is opening

opportunities

for me.”

Tarau Bauia was born on Kuria, an outer island of Kiribati. Tarau Bauia
Growing up in this rural area, Tarau worked in the copra Master of Service-Oriented
fields from a young age and saw education as an opportunity. Computing alumnus
Armed with a bachelor’s degree, Tarau worked as an IT manager
for Kiribati’s Public Utilities Board (PUB). He wanted to learn more
about interactive computing systems, so he applied for the New
Zealand Pacific Scholarship to complete a Master of Service-Oriented
Computing at AUT.
“AUT is internationally recognised and the knowledge and skills I gained are
helping me make changes in my country. The academic staff really want to help
you, with one-on-one guidance from lecturers and different workshops and
facilities to support you throughout your studies.”
Since graduating from AUT Tarau is now reaping the benefits of his in-depth
master’s degree at AUT.
“I recently became a fellow in the ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned
Names and Numbers) 61 conference held in Puerto Rico this year. I also travelled
to Suva to attend the Fiji Blockchain Techcamp and regularly contribute to the
Pacific Islands Chapter of the Internet Society (PICISOC).
“I feel very fortunate to have had the chance to obtain my master’s degree; there
are so many opportunities open to me now.”

aut.ac.nz/pacific • #greatgraduates

56 Islands Business, September/October 2020