AGDATA Australia's Largest Agricultural Software Company

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About

AGDATA was established in 1984 to meet an identifiable need for user friendly software with a focus on agriculture. This was done to overcome the burden of having to adapt other systems to agriculture.

The success of AGDATA and the Phoenix range of software has come about not just from the quality of the product, but also from the high level of after sales support and extensive training conducted throughout regional Australia.

The key to AGDATA’s success has been the seamless integration between all aspects of the Phoenix product range thereby providing a complete single solution for any agricultural operation.

Management
	Lance - Owner As a farmer needed budgeting cashflow management that was required for efficient day to day running of the farm. At the time business computers were in their infancy therefore employed Mark Leahy (who is still with us). Due to health reasons left the farm and devoted all efforts to the development of AGDATA, built up a client base in excess of 20,000 users. Management was then transferred to sons. Now wheeled out on ceremonial occasions for decorative purposes only.
	Glenn - General Manager Grew up on a cropping & cattle property between Wandoan & Taroom Gained a Bachelor of Technology from the University of Southern Queensland Worked for Brisbane City Council for three years in a project management role Moved to Central Queensland where he worked for a Consulting Engineer Firm in a project management and engineering role Worked in AGDATA since 2001
	Brendan - Business Development Manager Grew up on a cropping & cattle property between Wandoan & Taroom. Holds an Associate Diploma in Agronomy from UQG. Extensive production knowledge stemming from his involvement in the development of an irrigation property on the Darling Downs and his experience as an Agronomist. Holds a Private Pilots Licence – (we are still waiting for that staff trip..) Worked at AGDATA since 2000.

ADMINISTRATION

Kerrie-Lyn - Training Coordinator

Proudly born in Blackall Western Queensland, having grown up with a rural background assists Kerrie-Lyn in her position as training coordinator to understand the difficulties for our remote clients and efficiently organize training throughout rural Australia.
Kerrie-Lyn joined the AGDATA team in 2008 and as our Toowoomba 2010 Miss Showgirl maintains an active involvement in supporting her local community.

Kerrie - Administrator

Office Administrator for many years, she took time out to raise two boys, but still frequents our office on a regular basis.
Now assisting with coordinating our training activities as well as ensuring our Signature Service Plan members are consistently receiving the best possible service we can provide.
Kerrie also assists with filling in for staff when needed.
Been at AGDATA since 1991.

TECH SUPPORT & TRAINERS
	Mark - Training Supervisor & Technical Support Mark grew up with a family farming background near Roma in Southern Queensland and many of our long-term clients will know Mark having been with AGDATA since it’s inception in 1984. Mark holds a degree in Agricultural Engineering and has also obtained a certificate IV in workplace training since 1998; he has updated that qualification several times since then. Mark was involved in the creation of Phoenix from its’ days known as McTavish’s Cookie Jar and continues to assist with future development working closely with clients to ensure their needs are met.
	Dianne - Support Technician & Trainer Dianne has wide ranging farming and grazing experience, having been part of a family farming business in north western New South Wales. With many years of experience as a bookkeeper and financial administrator in the family enterprise and working for accountants and various other businesses, using Phoenix and other accounting packages. Been with AGDATA since 2007 as a support person and trainer with a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
	Jennie - Trainer & Support Technician Jen rolled in from the melon-holes somewhere north of Goondiwindi. Accredited with a Diploma of Information Technology (E-Commerce) and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. Experience includes 6 years with a rural accounting firm, self-employment from 2000 to assist farmers with the introduction of GST. Work in Canada as Regional Service Manager for an IT company. On return, having had an association with AGDATA since 2000, Jen joined our team in 2009.
	Courtney - Support Technician Was bred on the banks of the Mighty Dawson River, in Central Queensland, she is a fifth generation agriculturalist. Worked extensively throughout Queensland and Northern Territory, both for her family and various BIG players in the beef industry. Hands on experience and particular interests in the development and sustainability of agricultural production industries. Won the Honourable JD Huggins Brahman Scholarship for her vast knowledge of the livestock industry.

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TEAM
	Edward - Software Developer Born in the Philippines, Edward spent most of his childhood in Papua New Guinea. Holds a Bachelor of Information Technology in Applied Computer Science, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, from the University of Southern Qld. Starting with AGDATA in 2001 as a Graduate Programmer, Edward is now one of our Senior Developers leading the development team.
	Greg - Chief Technology Officer Greg has been with AGDATA for many years. He returned to AGDATA in 2007 having taken a six year break to broaden his technical experience. Obsessed with ensuring our product development is continually improving. Greg holds a Bachelor of Engineering and is a member of Engineers Australia and of the IEEE in the States. Prior to first joining AGDATA back in the 20th century, Greg had twelve years engineering experience in electronic design, systems engineering and project management in places such as Sydney, Canberra and the Moomba gas fields in the Strzelecki desert of South Australia.
	David - Software Developer Grew up and went to school in Quinalow before moving to Toowoomba to complete a Bachelor of IT majoring in Software Development. Took up a graduate position for Nortel Networks in Wollongong before returning to Queensland where he was employed at the Oakey Army Base as an IT Logistics Officer. At the completion of Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting David took on a development role with AGDATA.
	Steve - Software Developer Originally from Victoria, Steve holds a Bachelor of Information Technology When did he start… Was it 2004? Part time tutor at USQ while obtaining degree. Fights crime after hours under the pseudonym “Combat Wombat”
	Andrei - Software Developer Born in Russia, worked in Russia, NZ, Australia. MSc in Systems Engineering. Worked in different fields – physics (nuclear physics, heat physics), betting (fixed odds, risk management), ERP systems (back office), POS systems, Web development. Architecture and designed a number of successful commercial systems. Started with AGDATA in 2009
	Joel - Software Developer A Toowoomba born and bred boy, Joel holds a Bachelor of Music Technology accompanied with 7 years previous experience in multi-media and international broadcast for both radio and television. Started with AGDATA 2011.
	Boon Kwee (Zelvin) - Software Tester From Malaysia, Klang, Zelvin holds a Bachelor of Information Technology (Major in Computer Software Development and E-Technology) from the University Of Southern Queensland. International advanced diploma in Computer Studies (Major in Network and Communications) Informatics College Malaysia Diploma in Computer Studies (Major in Computer Science) Informatics College Malaysia. Worked at AGDATA since 2006.