Hazel Watson-Smith is currently a Senior AI Developer at Datacom, having begun this role in 2025. Previously, Hazel gained valuable experience as a QA Intern and various research engineering positions at Soul Machines from 2019 to 2020. Earlier in their career, they worked as a Teaching Assistant at The Dust Palace Productions Ltd and served as a Tutor at Sistema Aotearoa from 2017 to 2020. Hazel holds a Bachelor of Science from The University of Auckland and participated in an undergraduate exchange at the University of St Andrews. Additionally, they have a passion for music, having played the violin and viola for nearly 20 years and engaging in radio and music production.