Archives: Technicians
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Lee R
Lee’s been building and fixing computers since he was 10. Always a geek at heart, he figured why not go big and help more people with his tech skills! Lee loves taking on tech challenges and, even more so, loves fixing them! With a diploma in software development and experience fixing everything from phones to…
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Ryan W
Born and raised in China, ironically Ryan had a dream to become a PC technician. This aspiration, paired with his desire to know how things work attracted him to the prospect of becoming a geek on wheels. With studies in electrical trade and an exciting job at PB Tech, Ryan has developed a solid skill…
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Brandon H
6 years ago, Brandon made the move from South Africa to New Zealand in the hopes of new possibilities and sights to see. He loves the odd trivia and general knowledge challenge, and he’s had a passion for technology since his father brought him his first PC when he was 8 years old. From running…
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Finlay L
Finlay grew up in a English county called Devon before he eventually made his way to the southern hemisphere at age 10. Now living in Nelson, and seeing an opportunity to enjoy the work he does, Finlay couldn’t resist becoming a Geek on Wheels. Finlay considers himself a jack of all trades with a keen…
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Stephen F
Stephen’s upbringing spanned both England and New Zealand, with childhood dreams of becoming a magician. While his career took a different path, he still manages to work a little magic when it comes to fixing your tech! Before joining the Geeks family, Stephen honed his skills as a computer technician in his previous role. He…
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Kaelin G
Kaelin grew up in Wellington, with a childhood obsession for IT, initially sparked by playing on his Dad’s PS1 and leading to coding by age 10. Following his first time observing a technician swap out hard drives in his primary school days, he knew then that technology was the path for him. After dabbling in…
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Jim H
Born in Australia, Jim spent the other half of his childhood growing up in Timaru. With computers being something that came naturally to him, Jim recognised that becoming a helpline technician was the perfect opportunity to further expand his knowledge of the IT world. Jim first gained some of his computer literacy through his previous…
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Mandeep S
As a kid, Mandeep dreamed of becoming a video game designer. But these days, he’s more than happy to play them instead—turns out, it’s even more fun! With several years of IT experience under his belt, Mandeep is ready to dive deeper into the tech world as a helpline technician! When it comes to technology,…
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Paikea B
Paikea’s all about family and helping out. As a people person, he loves being able to assist anyone having a tough time with technology. This paired with his interest in the ever evolving world of technology, naturally led him to Geeks on Wheels. Paikea’s been building PCs for years, teaching himself the ropes along the…
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Angus A
Having worked mostly in remote support roles, Angus found he loved helping people with their IT problems but felt disconnected with the lack of personal interaction. Having seen us driving around, Angus was intrigued by the prospect of offering face-to-face help! When it comes to tech problems, Angus’ attentiveness shines bright. He’s not only great…
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James M
James was born in Tauranga and grew up to discover a real passion for travelling and always being on the move. It was this passion that nudged him towards us, enticed by the prospect of getting to hit the road everyday as a Geek on Wheels. When it comes to experience, James has it all.…
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Rob C
Rob spent a lot of time surrounded by technology, whilst growing up in Ashburton. So, with a love for all things techy, paired with a passion for helping others, he has found himself right at home at Geeks on Wheels! He excelled at Digital Information Technology at school and prides himself on his listening and…
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Carlos M
Originally hailing from Colombia, Carlos and his family arrived in New Zealand when he was 9 years old. At an early age, he found himself fixing tech for his friends and family, and discovered he really loved it! Wanting to turn his hobby into a career, Carlos ventured to the Waikato region and got himself…
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Tom C
After travelling the world working as a chef, Tom has decided to return to his roots in Wellington and reignite his earliest passion, working with computers! Having experience helping his friends and family with tech and a Level 4 certificate in IT essentials, Tom is sure to troubleshoot your tech problems with ease! And, not…
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Paul B
Beginning his career as a Telecommunication Technician in Northland, Paul has since had a varied career including commercial fishing in Australia and working for Work and Income back here in New Zealand. Along with repairing technology, he thoroughly enjoys working on cars and fixing up old bits of furniture. He’s also a very proud father…
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Aaron E
With roots in Tokoroa, Aaron has been tinkering and building PCs since childhood! As well as working with computers, Aaron loves to help people with their tech problems by sharing better and smarter solutions for using their tech! His real tech journey began with a certificate in IT from Wintec in 2016 and further studies…
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Chance T
A born and bred Hamilton local, Chance loved the feeling of making something that was broken or not working into a fully functional tech experience! He’s been fascinated with computers and the internet since he got his hands on his first computer at the age of 4 and he’s even built a few computers himself.…
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Ashvin V
Having studied IT in New Zealand before heading to Singapore to work as an IT tech in the banking sector, Ashvin returned to New Zealand to become a contractor for Fujitsu. Looking for a new challenge he then joined us at Geeks on Wheels bringing a wealth of experience and a desire to learn! In…
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Donavan H
A family man with a wife and 9-year-old son Donavan comes to us by way of Port Elizabeth, South Africa. An avid surfer with a love of the outdoors he spent several years in South Africa working for an IT company as a Level 1 and Level 2 support technician. Bringing this wealth of technical…
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Dean R
Dean joins us as a highly experienced IT professional with over 20 years of experience in the industry. He is a born and bred Manawatu local, starting his journey with computers back in the days of the Commodore Amiga 500. Dean has managed stores for Bond and Bond and Dick Smith, and eventually started his…
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Justin A
Justin (also known as Jason) comes to Geeks on Wheels with a diverse lineage. He grew up in the Wellington region, is part of Cook Island culture and has a mother who is part Irish. Having moved around a lot when he was younger, to the point where he thinks he should have lived in…
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Tom M
Tom’s love for nature runs deep, which explains why he often finds himself exploring the outdoors. It’s no surprise that as a child, Tom dreamt of working as a zookeeper, however, his passion for people and technology has led him right here instead! Tom is an Apple expert, having spent years mastering the ins and…
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Ben V H
Hailing from Ladysmith, South Africa, Ben considers himself to be cool, calm and collected when it comes to frustrating tech issues. This paired with his love of helping people makes him the perfect candidate to be a Geek on wheels. Having worked in an IT company doing remote support, Ben has both experience and knowledge…
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Reuben R
Reuben is an experienced Geek & grew up in Redwood, Christchurch. He is great at troubleshooting software issues and also has strengths in hardware-based work, so across the board, he’s the right guy for the job. Reuben is passionate about how technology and people can work together to make the world a better & easier…
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Anthony C
Anthony is a record collector, producer and tech enthusiast all the way from the Philippines. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and with experience working as a graphic and web designer in the Philippines Anthony is a great asset to the Geeks on Wheels team. He has a passion for building computers, exploring new…
