Meet Our Team
Rob Saik
Founder & CEO
Robert Saik is a distinguished agrologist, entrepreneur, and international consultant with over 40 years of experience in the agriculture industry. He is the founder and CEO of T1 Tech Corporation, the developer of AGvisorPRO and the AI-powered solution, Vi by visorPRO.
He has founded over 15 companies in farming, agri-retail, and agtech, and is the author of “FOOD 5.0” and “The Agriculture Manifesto.” Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 50 Most Influential Agriculture Leaders, Rob has addressed global audiences, including the FAO-UN, and serves on several boards to advance sustainable agriculture and technology.
Rob was named Provincial Distinguished Agrologist of the Year (2006) and Canadian Agri-Marketer of the Year (2016).
Brock Moir
Chief Product Officer
Brock Moir is a seasoned data science and product leader with over 8 years of experience building data-powered products and solutions. He leads the product and engineering teams at Vi by visorPRO, focusing on delivering outcomes that drive company growth and customer success.
He has guided business leaders through digital transformations at the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (amii) and fostered collaboration between corporate innovation labs and top AI talent. His track record includes collaborating with world leaders in sectors ranging from agriculture and construction to healthcare and energy efficiency.
He holds a Master of Science degree, earned through research on sub-atomic particle collisions at the Large Hadron Collider.
John Schmeiser
Chief Operating Officer
John Schmeiser is a highly respected veteran of the equipment industry, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer for Vi by visorPRO. With a career marked by strategic growth, he focuses on driving the sale and integration of innovative solutions into dealer networks.
He previously served as President and COO of the North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA), where he gained deep insights into market trends and the evolving needs of the farm equipment and construction sectors. His work is instrumental in forging strong dealer relationships and propelling revenue growth.
Kersti Rasmussen
Marketing Director
Kersti Rasmussen is a marketing and communications leader with over 10 years of experience driving growth, brand strategy, and partnerships.
She’s led teams and managed million-dollar budgets across heavy equipment dealership, technology and professional service sectors—always with a focus on driving market expansion, engagement and long-term impact.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Dalhousie University, Graduate Degree in Public Relations from Western University, and Master of Business Administration from the University of Aberdeen.
Matt Grant
Business Development Director
Matthew Grant is a business development leader with nearly 30 years of experience driving sales, international expansion, and technology adoption.
He’s led global strategies and distribution channels across the precision agriculture and equipment sectors—always with a focus on helping dealerships and farmers adopt practical solutions that deliver measurable operational results.
Matt holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Business from the University of Guelph.
Taylor Veilleux
Customer Success Manager
Taylor Veilleux is a Client Success Manager dedicated to ensuring clients achieve measurable success with Vi by visorPRO®. She specializes in guiding onboarding, training, and long-term engagement to help customers unlock the full value of the platform.
She works closely with clients and internal teams to develop success plans and monitor performance, ensuring the platform delivers meaningful business impact. Her strategic approach aligns client goals with platform capabilities to improve efficiency for equipment dealerships.
Taylor holds an Agribusiness Degree and a Master of Business Administration.
Wilson Schultz
Product Manager
Wilson Schultz is a Product Manager dedicated to advancing the agricultural industry through evidence-based product strategy. He specializes in the discovery phase, utilizing user research and rapid prototyping to ensure product-market fit.
He manages rigorous backlog prioritization and stakeholder alignment to connect business goals with user needs. Passionate about AgTech, Wilson is committed to empowering agricultural decision-makers with confidence-building technology.
Miranda Carr
Human Resources
Miranda Carr is a Human Resources Generalist responsible for the operational efficiency and well-being of the T1 Technology team. She manages day-to-day HR functions, including benefits administration, documentation, and vacation scheduling.
She plays a key role in securing grant funding by researching and preparing applications for non-dilutive financing and accelerator programs. Her background in agriculture and commitment to sustainability drives her dedication to supporting a team focused on global food security.
Bryan To
Product Design
Bryan To is a Product Designer focused on creating seamless and user-friendly interfaces for diverse audiences. He prioritizes informed design decisions derived from direct user learning and feedback.
He conducts thorough user research to optimize the usability and functionality of AGvisorPRO and visorPRO, driving user retention and sign-ups. Working within a global, remote team, he contributes to fostering innovation and progress in the way growers access information.
Bryan holds a B.A. of Interactive Arts & Technology from Simon Fraser University.
Vanessa Trentin
Product Design
Vanessa Trentin designs solutions for the AGvisorPRO app and Vi by visorPRO with a focus on enhancing the overall user experience. She translates user needs and expectations into actionable design features through regular research and insight gathering.
She ensures users can maximize app features in an intuitive way, directly contributing to increased user retention. Leveraging her background, she also contributes to defining and improving sales processes within the company.
Shelley Myers
Executive Assistant
Shelley Myers oversees the onboarding process for the Market Access Program, guiding companies to maximize the AGvisorPRO ecosystem. She ensures backend processes are complete and clients experience a seamless transition onto the platform.
She contributes to company growth by building strong, positive relationships with clients and ensuring necessary information is provided efficiently. Her detail-oriented and proactive communication style supports the company’s mission to create a credible network for farmers.
Dhruv Gupta
Growth Marketer
Dhruv Gupta is a Growth Marketer responsible for identifying and scaling outreach strategies for T1 Technology’s offerings. He focuses on cost-efficient, highly targeted campaigns to expand the company’s market presence.
He leverages expertise in market research to scope sources and build datasets for target audiences, maintaining healthy channels for outreach at scale. He is driven by the mission to build a repository of curated expertise and knowledge.
Mitchell Ludwig
Senior App Developer
Mitchell Ludwig is the Senior App Developer responsible for leading the development of mobile and web applications. He ensures systems are user-friendly, efficient, and scalable while leading the development team and collaborating with designers.
He leverages expertise in AWS backend development to create secure and efficient systems, while also mentoring other developers. His leadership fosters a culture of support and excellence, ensuring high-quality products that exceed customer expectations.
Hector Chauran
Senior App Developer
Hector Chauran is a Senior App Developer who specializes in writing new features, bug fixes, and optimizations for both the app and backend services. He plays a key role in planning the technical aspects of the development team’s work.
He contributes to the continuous improvement of the company’s software products, helping to solve complex technical challenges. He values the learning opportunities and collaborative environment at T1 Technology.
Emily Ludwig
Front-End Developer
Emily Ludwig is a Front-End Mobile Developer responsible for scoping and developing user interfaces for AGvisorPRO and visorPRO. She focuses on accessibility and usability, ensuring products are engaging and reliable for all users.
She works closely with designers and developers to demonstrate value to end-users, directly supporting the company’s reputation in the agricultural industry. She is driven by the vision of making farming advice more readily available through technology.
Brian West
Product Developer
Brian West is a Software Developer who works with the product team to discover and implement new solutions. He focuses on maintaining a high-quality product that remains relevant to the needs of farmers, experts, and companies.
He contributes to the discovery process and app development, ensuring innovative solutions address the challenges of the agricultural industry. He is passionate about revolutionizing agriculture and constantly enhancing his technical skillset.
Yunfan Yang
Product Developer
Yunfan Yang is a Product Developer who builds products and establishes data pipelines at T1 Technology. He focuses on building data analytics to provide the product team with sufficient insights into user usage and behaviors.
He supports the growth of the company by developing accessible and stable data processing foundations. His work guides product development in the right direction through detailed data-driven insights.
Yunfan holds a Computer Science degree from the University of Calgary.
Yun Hao
Product Developer
Yun Hao is a Full-Stack Developer who has expanded his expertise to include backend, DevOps, and OpenAI stack integration. He works on key projects like the Vault and Knowledge Articles while also handling front-end responsibilities.
He contributes to the enhancement of the company’s intellectual property and technological platform. His evolution from front-end to full-stack development allows him to assist the Product Development Team across multiple technical areas.
Cihan Basoglu
Software Developer
Cihan Basoglu is a Software Developer specializing in building data-related solutions and scalable cloud-based systems. He brings an interdisciplinary perspective to data engineering, designing and implementing data pipelines and cloud infrastructure.
He assists technical teams with the development and optimization of data platforms that support business intelligence and machine learning initiatives. His expertise includes data architecture and workflow automation.
Cihan holds an academic background in Linguistics and Cognitive Science.