The team dedicated to solving the complexities of irrigation management

Gaurav (Jay) Jalota

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

As the Chief Executive Officer of Goanna Ag, Jay is a key driver of the company's growth and success. Jay specialises in business process analysis, software design, database design, data analytics, and project management. He holds a Masters in Computer Science from California State University and a Bachelors in Computer Engineering (Honours) from the University of Canberra.

Jay has worked in the agriculture tech industry since 2007 and joined Goanna Ag in 2021. With over 27 years of experience in the tech industry, Jay has held a number of management roles including a 13-year tenure at CNH Industrial (Case New Holland - the world's second-largest Ag equipment manufacturer), where he served as the Chief Information Officer for the Asia Pacific and North American regions.

Jay’s careers highlights include developing and leading technology solutions that were sold worldwide. He has also been heavily involved in mergers, acquisitions and spin-offs.

Jay's interests outside of work include spending time with his family, walking his dogs, jogging and playing tennis. He also likes watching live cricket, football, and tennis matches. Additionally, Jay is passionate about volunteering and has served on the Boards for his kids' schools, been active in Boy Scouts as well as his kids' sporting events.

Tom Dowling

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

As the Chief Operating Officer, Tom is responsible for implementing the company's strategic plan and leading its international expansion efforts. As a founder of Goanna Ag, Tom has gained extensive understanding of both the company and the industry, which he has utilised to become a specialist in product development. Tom has a Diploma in Applied Science from the University of Queensland.

Tom has over three decades of experience in the agricultural industry and founded Goanna Telemetry in 2002, which later evolved into Goanna Ag in 2018. He began his career as a practicing agronomist in 1990 and founded Nutrilab, a soil, plant, and water laboratory in 1998, which gave him a foundation of knowledge in plant, water, and soil chemistry and nutrition. With his skills as a founder and experience in leadership, Tom possesses the unique ability to translate concepts and technological advancements into commercial products. With the state of constant evolution in the AgTech industry, Tom enjoys innovating and improving products to further help in the efficient use of water in agriculture.

Tom is a member of Irrigation Australia and Crop Consultants Australia. He received the Service to the Cotton Industry award for the Macintyre Valley in 2016 and has been nominated for the Pearcey Queensland Entrepreneur of the Year award in both 2021 and 2022.

Outside of work, Tom enjoys spending time with his family and participating in sports such as cricket, rugby, and cycling.

John Pattinson

CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

As the Chief Development Officer, John thrives on conceiving ground-breaking solutions to benefit our valued customers. He relentlessly challenges the status quo and explores innovative approaches to address grower challenges, always through the prism of generating a worthwhile Return on Investment for our customers. With an inquisitive nature, John understands and quantifies customer needs, facilitating practical problem-solving. Engaging with customers as he listens to their stories, understanding their successes and challenges, whilst witnessing Goanna Ag's positive impact on their business is his greatest motivation.

John holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Agriculture), his rich background includes diverse roles, such as working on a Queensland sheep station and contributing to a global animal health company. After joining an Ag retailer that later transformed into Delta Agribusiness, he honed his skills in business development, M&A, team building, and fostering relationships with farming customers. In 2016, John joined Goanna Ag, driven by a vision he shared with Tom Dowling. Their relentless pursuit of progress has led to remarkable achievements, especially in optimising cotton production in Australia and the United States.

Throughout his career, John has worked in a range of roles, with his most influential being his contribution to the creation and growth of Delta Ag, which has now become one of Australia's premier Ag input suppliers.

Beyond work, John prioritises family time and enjoys exploring the world with his wife. While retired from rugby, his passion remains, and he actively supports his local team. John stays active through road cycling and Pilates and enjoys being an MC at local fundraising events in his small regional town.

Michael Abraham​​​​

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

As the Chief Financial Officer, Michael is responsible for leading the finance team, overseeing corporate compliance, taxation, corporate services, board reporting, and aspects of the company's Service Centre in Goondiwindi. He ensures the day-to-day transactions of the business run smoothly and leads the annual budgeting process and management reporting throughout the year. Michael is a Certified Practicing Accountant and studied commerce at the University of Wollongong.

Prior to joining the Goanna Ag team, Michael had 2 decades of experience in technology driven companies. Michael is experienced in financial modelling and execution and implementing systems, processes and technology that enables efficiency in operations.

Michael has a rural affinity having grown up at Glen Innes, living on a farm in Canada and working in a farming factory. Outside of work, Michael enjoys fishing, and spending time with his family