Over 20 years experience…
An Australian Ag-Tech that creates information systems for improving the productivity of sustainable agriculture. Our clients make better decisions using individual animal management and information from across the supply chain.
Rob was brought up on a cattle and sheep property in Victoria, studied Engineering at Melbourne University and then spent time overseas before returning to Australia in 2001. Returning to the farm, he decided to embark on writing a piece of software to help make the most of the EID tags. It quickly became apparent how powerful individual animal data could be as an aid to making decisions and with growing interest from other producers, Sapien Technology was formed.
In the early years Rob gained a lot of experience across the livestock supply chain, assisting in troubleshooting early adoption issues during the rollout across Victoria and beyond. This knowledge, combined with a lot of feedback and collaboration with producers who were early adopters, meant he stepped out of the development role and the team began to grow.
A genuine passion for the industry and a desire to help clients succeed means a lot of the focus at Sapien is in developing partnerships with the organisations we work with to achieve gains and improvements in their operations and across the industry overall.
Rob Wyld
Co-Founder, Managing Director
Leigh Rowland
With over 25 years of experience leading software development teams, Leigh joined Sapien at a pivotal moment in 2024, as we embarked on a major initiative to modernise and unify our technology. He has laid the foundation for the next evolution of Sapien’s solutions—delivering deeper insights, greater accessibility, and a more robust platform to support producers into the future.
Clare Wyld
As Sapien’s co-founder and director, Clare has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s vision, values, and direction. With deep ties to the livestock industry, she has consistently championed the voice of the customer—ensuring Sapien’s tools are practical, relevant, and built around real-world producer needs. Her leadership has helped build trust across the sector and keeps Sapien closely aligned with the challenges and opportunities faced on the ground.
Chris Walker
After a decade of consulting with Sapien, Chris officially joined the team, bringing deep familiarity with our markets, technology, and customers. His sales expertise has been instrumental in developing the systems and processes that support Sapien’s continued growth. Now leading the expansion of our sales team, Chris takes a hands-on, sleeves-up approach—connecting directly with producers to translate insight into impact and ensure they get the most from our tools.
Rod Bernabe
With 17 years of experience in IT product management, Rod brings a sharp strategic lens and deep technical insight to Sapien’s product development. His background spans enterprise software, agile delivery, and customer-centric design—making him a key driver of product-market fit across Sapien’s solutions. Rod works closely with producers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure our tools are not only powerful, but practical—delivering real value where it counts.