Liam Cordelle (17) was a finalist in the competition, which encourages youngsters to experience software, technology and electronics through a project-based approach.
The Wakatipu High School pupil developed an online system for logging inventory for Smith Crane and Construction, a Christchurch-based firm with a depot in Queenstown.
''I built a more user-friendly and visible version. It is a work in progress and may be rolled out across the company to replace their manual system. This is exciting,'' Liam said.
The software is now at testing stage.
Smith Crane and Construction managing director Tim Smith described the young student's attitude to work as ''unbelievable'' and said he was likely to implement the software in the next few months.
Liam was short-listed from over 100 entries across New Zealand.
Bright Sparks manager Ross Petersen said Liam's project stood out because it solved a real-world problem.
Liam said he planned to study science and astronomy at the University of Canterbury.
His goal is to be an astrophysicist. - Mountain Scene
-by Louise Scott
