Our Team
Meet the team behind My Buddy Gard and learn about our mission to provide top-notch GPS tracking solutions. Discover how we're dedicated to improving safety and peace of mind for families and businesses alike.
CEO and Founder
Erika Wager
Having built a successful business selling GPS trackers for cars, I saw the new personal trackers that were emerging as a perfect tool for me to help keep my mum safe and independent from afar…
Although the tracking industry was evolving quickly, I found that what was on the market was limited, so I built my own app! Not just any app, but a unique and customisable one, which I could personalise to receive alerts, how and when I wanted them, and most important, add my brother via his smart watch so I could see instantly which one of us was closer in case mum had an attack.
I’ve dedicated my life to providing outstanding service to all my employees and customers. My motto is Freedom, to do what I want whenever I want and help others do the same!
My hobbies include travel and golf! I love to play all over the world. I also enjoy playing cards and poker, gardening and spending time with my 2 fur babies Bella and Teddy the Pomeranians.
CEO and Founder
Erika Wager
Having built a successful business selling GPS trackers for cars, I saw the new personal trackers that were emerging as a perfect tool for me to help keep my mum safe and independent from afar…
Although the tracking industry was evolving quickly, I found that what was on the market was limited, so I built my own app! Not just any app, but a unique and customisable one, which I could personalise to receive alerts, how and when I wanted them, and most important, add my brother via his smart watch so I could see instantly which one of us was closer in case mum had an attack.
I’ve dedicated my life to providing outstanding service to all my employees and customers. My motto is Freedom, to do what I want whenever I want and help others do the same!
My hobbies include travel and golf! I love to play all over the world. I also enjoy playing cards and poker, gardening and spending time with my 2 fur babies Bella and Teddy the Pomeranians.
Chief IT Officer
Simon Konks
My optimistic and happy perspective on everything I do has opened a world of positive outcomes. I’ve always enjoyed listening and helping other people around me.
"Always deliver more than expected" and "Never give up" are my two most important rules to live by.
From an early age my passion involved computers and technology. Getting a Sony Walkman Cassette player for Christmas, my parents knew that it would take me a day or two until I pulled it to bits because of my inquisitiveness. (I managed to always put everything back together as well without any screws left over.)
My curiosity eventually led me to satellite tracking and it peaked my interest to a point where I told myself "if I was ever going to be involved then I would make it my mission to help people keep their personal privacy". Being involved with the development of My Buddy Gard, we have made privacy our first and most important policy.
I love what I do and wake up every morning saying to myself "If I were to die today, I would die as the happiest man on the planet"
Chief IT Officer
Simon Konks
My optimistic and happy perspective on everything I do has opened a world of positive outcomes. I’ve always enjoyed listening and helping other people around me.
"Always deliver more than expected" and "Never give up" are my two most important rules to live by.
From an early age my passion involved computers and technology. Getting a Sony Walkman Cassette player for Christmas, my parents knew that it would take me a day or two until I pulled it to bits because of my inquisitiveness. (I managed to always put everything back together as well without any screws left over.)
My curiosity eventually led me to satellite tracking and it peaked my interest to a point where I told myself "if I was ever going to be involved then I would make it my mission to help people keep their personal privacy". Being involved with the development of My Buddy Gard, we have made privacy our first and most important policy.
I love what I do and wake up every morning saying to myself "If I were to die today, I would die as the happiest man on the planet"
CTO
Tim Jarvis
I come to the team with over 30 years of Information Technology experience. I originally studied electronic engineering in the Royal Australian Navy but moved into Software engineering after leaving the Navy in the mid-1980s.
I have deep technical expertise in multiple computer languages and disciplines, having worked for Borland Software as a leading developer of Compilers for 10 years and for more than 4 years at a leading Database tools manufacturer, Quest Software.
During my time at Borland Software, I was a regular speaker at industry conventions in Australia, the US, and the UK, as well as a regular contributor to industry magazines and whitepapers.
I have spent the last 15 years leading teams and designing systems and remain very hands-on. I like nothing more than being elbows deep in the codebase alongside my team. However, my extensive experience coupled with my passion for staying current and keeping up with best practices (especially in the cloud computing space) makes me a very effective member of the team.
CTO
Tim Jarvis
I come to the team with over 30 years of Information Technology experience. I originally studied electronic engineering in the Royal Australian Navy but moved into Software engineering after leaving the Navy in the mid-1980s.
I have deep technical expertise in multiple computer languages and disciplines, having worked for Borland Software as a leading developer of Compilers for 10 years and for more than 4 years at a leading Database tools manufacturer, Quest Software.
During my time at Borland Software, I was a regular speaker at industry conventions in Australia, the US, and the UK, as well as a regular contributor to industry magazines and whitepapers.
I have spent the last 15 years leading teams and designing systems and remain very hands-on. I like nothing more than being elbows deep in the codebase alongside my team. However, my extensive experience coupled with my passion for staying current and keeping up with best practices (especially in the cloud computing space) makes me a very effective member of the team.
Director of Customer Success and Growth
Angie Schmitzer
My passion for helping people started from a very young age; I loved pretending to be mum to my siblings! The first charity work I did was way back in Year 8 at school when I volunteered to help with ‘Meals on Wheels’.
This ignited my enthusiasm for helping people. In fact, my motto is Happy Healthy Wealthy and Safe….with a long fun filled and fulfilling life.
Workwise, I'm a people person. I started in Reception, then Customer Service, Sales, Sales Rep and for the last 10 years or so I have been a Sales and Motivation Trainer.. I like to lead by example and inspire those in my team to continue to grow and be the best they can be.
I have a love of photography and enjoy taking photo’s of our 20 acre farm including my family, dogs, ducks and reptiles… I’m into gardening, exercise, and camping although I do love a resort in tropical paradise.
Director of Customer Success and Growth
Angie Schmitzer
My passion for helping people started from a very young age; I loved pretending to be mum to my siblings! The first charity work I did was way back in Year 8 at school when I volunteered to help with ‘Meals on Wheels’.
This ignited my enthusiasm for helping people. In fact, my motto is Happy Healthy Wealthy and Safe….with a long fun filled and fulfilling life.
Workwise, I'm a people person. I started in Reception, then Customer Service, Sales, Sales Rep and for the last 10 years or so I have been a Sales and Motivation Trainer.. I like to lead by example and inspire those in my team to continue to grow and be the best they can be.
I have a love of photography and enjoy taking photo’s of our 20 acre farm including my family, dogs, ducks and reptiles… I’m into gardening, exercise, and camping although I do love a resort in tropical paradise.
Customer Success Guru
Andrea Morrell
I’ve been in customer service and sales for over 20 years and working with Erika and Angie on another venture in the automotive trade for about 7 years. Best 7 years of my career. I’m so happy to have joined the My BuddyGard team.
I LOVE the team I work with. I love the integrity of My BuddyGard, the ongoing training, the calibre of services and the support everyone is given.
I love the work I do too. Helping people care for their loved ones and keep them safe warms my heart. I have never had a job I’VE LOVED SO MUCH in my entire career.
My life is all about my people; my family and friends, my gorgeous new grandchild and my 2 fur babies Abby and Shiloh (my 2 rescue German Sheppard/ x Samoyed dogs). And I’m looking forward to travelling again now that the world is open again.
Customer Success Guru
Andrea Morrell
I’ve been in customer service and sales for over 20 years and working with Erika and Angie on another venture in the automotive trade for about 7 years. Best 7 years of my career. I’m so happy to have joined the My BuddyGard team.
I LOVE the team I work with. I love the integrity of My BuddyGard, the ongoing training, the calibre of services and the support everyone is given.
I love the work I do too. Helping people care for their loved ones and keep them safe warms my heart. I have never had a job I’VE LOVED SO MUCH in my entire career.
My life is all about my people; my family and friends, my gorgeous new grandchild and my 2 fur babies Abby and Shiloh (my 2 rescue German Sheppard/ x Samoyed dogs). And I’m looking forward to travelling again now that the world is open again.
Customer Success Guru
Lou Chua
I have been working for My Buddy Gard for over 3 years now and so far, I am loving it.
I do a variety of work including data entry, research and graphic design. What I love about My Buddy Gard is that they allow me to grow in every aspect of the job!
I am passionate about self-development and self-improvement in my personal life. I am always looking to challenge myself and learn new things. If I do not know a thing I ask, because I believe it won’t make less of a person if I ask and in that way I learn.
I also love being a mom to my three kids, I love when they still ask me for help even though they are teenagers already. I love reading books in my spare time, I especially love Nicholas Sparks; One of my favourites is the Notebook and The Wedding.
And lastly what I love about the team, Erika and Angie are always eager and ready to listen. I am grateful and thankful to be part of this amazing team. I am looking forward to many more years to come!
Customer Success Guru
Lou Chua
I have been working for My Buddy Gard for over 3 years now and so far, I am loving it.
I do a variety of work including data entry, research and graphic design. What I love about My Buddy Gard is that they allow me to grow in every aspect of the job!
I am passionate about self-development and self-improvement in my personal life. I am always looking to challenge myself and learn new things. If I do not know a thing I ask, because I believe it won’t make less of a person if I ask and in that way I learn.
I also love being a mom to my three kids, I love when they still ask me for help even though they are teenagers already. I love reading books in my spare time, I especially love Nicholas Sparks; One of my favourites is the Notebook and The Wedding.
And lastly what I love about the team, Erika and Angie are always eager and ready to listen. I am grateful and thankful to be part of this amazing team. I am looking forward to many more years to come!
Digital Marketing Manager
Irish Nunag
I have been in the digital marketing field for five years and with the My Buddy Gard team for over two years now. Of all the skills I possess, I’d say that doing creative works is what I enjoyed the most.
My work at My Buddy Gard involves designing marketing materials like flyers, newsletters, landing pages, social media graphics and more. I also help with content and web design among other things.
I love trying new things and learning new skills. With the talented and fantastic team, I get to do that! We learn from each other and share ideas to produce the best output possible. I am happy I get to work with passionate, kind, motivated, and caring people. Teamwork truly makes the dream work.
During my spare time, I enjoy listening to podcasts and audiobooks and watching informative YouTube stuff. I am passionate about helping people, travelling, being with nature, and spending quality time alone and with family and friends!
Digital Marketing Manager
Irish Nunag
I have been in the digital marketing field for five years and with the My Buddy Gard team for over two years now. Of all the skills I possess, I’d say that doing creative works is what I enjoyed the most.
My work at My Buddy Gard involves designing marketing materials like flyers, newsletters, landing pages, social media graphics and more. I also help with content and web design among other things.
I love trying new things and learning new skills. With the talented and fantastic team, I get to do that! We learn from each other and share ideas to produce the best output possible. I am happy I get to work with passionate, kind, motivated, and caring people. Teamwork truly makes the dream work.
During my spare time, I enjoy listening to podcasts and audiobooks and watching informative YouTube stuff. I am passionate about helping people, travelling, being with nature, and spending quality time alone and with family and friends!
Full-Stack Developer
Jess Lau
I bring to the team extensive experience in various aspects of web development, including integration with 3rd Party CRMs (Zoho, SalesForce, SAP) writing custom webhooks, and implementing efficient process automations.
For more than a decade, I've served as a freelance web consultant, systems admin, and software developer. Over the past 3 years, I've been a dedicated web developer for My Buddy Gard. In addition to my professional work, I spend my spare time optimizing page speed, extending module features, and writing custom functions to enhance user interfaces for improved user experiences—all tasks I now undertake for My Buddy Gard.
Transitioning my passion into a profession, I now find fulfillment in doing what I love while getting paid. My expertise extends to working with WP CMS, REST API, and integrating other third-party open-source software, allowing me to stay abreast of the latest web development trends.
Beyond the realm of technology, I maintain a vibrant enthusiasm for life. Outside of work, I indulge in hobbies like playing Pokemon Go, exploring new places, and savoring diverse cuisines, seamlessly blending my passion for tech with my day-to-day experiences.
Full-Stack Developer
Jess Lau
I bring to the team extensive experience in various aspects of web development, including integration with 3rd Party CRMs (Zoho, SalesForce, SAP) writing custom webhooks, and implementing efficient process automations.
For more than a decade, I've served as a freelance web consultant, systems admin, and software developer. Over the past 3 years, I've been a dedicated web developer for My Buddy Gard. In addition to my professional work, I spend my spare time optimizing page speed, extending module features, and writing custom functions to enhance user interfaces for improved user experiences—all tasks I now undertake for My Buddy Gard.
Transitioning my passion into a profession, I now find fulfillment in doing what I love while getting paid. My expertise extends to working with WP CMS, REST API, and integrating other third-party open-source software, allowing me to stay abreast of the latest web development trends.
Beyond the realm of technology, I maintain a vibrant enthusiasm for life. Outside of work, I indulge in hobbies like playing Pokemon Go, exploring new places, and savoring diverse cuisines, seamlessly blending my passion for tech with my day-to-day experiences.
Business Partnership Manager
Lynette Forster
Bio to be updated.
Business Partnership Manager
Lynette Forster
Bio to be updated.
