MSP LAB. The Podcast

Adam Brigham is joined by Trevor Benstock, Director of IT, and Paul Lock, Assistant Director of IT at Bradfield College, to discuss their long-standing working relationship, their shared vision for school technology and the importance of putting people at the heart of IT.

Having worked together at a previous school before continuing their journey at Bradfield, they reflect on how trust, collaboration and a commitment to improving the experience of students, staff and the wider school community have shaped their work.

From infrastructure and connectivity to innovation in teaching and learning, including virtual reality and AI, they share their experiences of making technology work better for everyone.

Nik Cragg, Director of IT at University College School (UCS), joins Adam Brigham on the MSP LAB podcast to talk about leading technology across a complex independent school environment. From his early experiences and finding his way into IT, Nik shares the experiences, people and influences that have shaped his career and his approach to leadership. An honest look at balancing strategic and operational demands, building confidence with senior leaders and governors, cybersecurity, safeguarding, AI and the future of technology in schools.

In the first episode of the MSP LAB Community podcast, MSP LAB Co-Founder & CEO Adam Brigham sits down with Pieter van der Walt, Director of IT for Rugby School Group and one of the community’s Founder Members.

From growing up in South Africa and finding his way into IT, to leading technology across a growing group of independent schools, Pieter shares the experiences that have shaped his career and his approach to leadership.

A candid conversation about change, mergers and acquisitions, AI, taking risks and the person behind the job title.

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