Aleisha Amohia

Aleisha combines Koha development with testing, quality assurance and release-maintenance support for software used by libraries. That combination connects new changes with the checks and ongoing care needed for dependable day-to-day services. Training, presenting and community leadership add a valuable knowledge-sharing dimension, supporting both the use of open-source platforms and participation in technology.

Aleisha Amohia is Rōpū kohinga Technical Lead at Catalyst IT in Wellington, New Zealand, developing and maintaining Koha, an open-source library management system, and leading technical work on library and collections platforms. The route into software began with Catalyst’s Open Source Academy in 2014, followed by a developer internship and part-time work alongside school and university. After graduating in 2020 with science and commerce degrees from Victoria University of Wellington, a transition into full-time work led to promotion to Technical Lead in late 2022.

Within the Koha project, Aleisha contributes code changes, testing, quality assurance, and release-branch maintenance, enabling libraries to adopt improvements while preserving stable services. Responsibilities also include software design, consulting, training, and presenting in Aotearoa and overseas to share expertise on open-source platforms. Beyond engineering, community leadership includes helping found VUW Women in Tech, alongside advocacy for gender equity and Indigenous rights in technology.