DIG24: Creating a Smart Campus to Solidify Security, Sustainability and the Student experience

Mat is (Interim) Deputy Director & Head of Digital Infrastructure/Information Security at the University of Wolverhampton, where he is responsible for shaping and planning the University’s digital architecture encompassing core infrastructure and information security. Mat is also UCISA Secretary and a Director of USL.

Michael Webb leads Jisc’s AI team, which supports the responsible and effective adoption of artificial intelligence across the tertiary education sector. Before joining Jisc, he worked in the higher education sector, leading IT and learning technology services and teams at the University of Wales, Newport, and the University of Plymouth.

Dr Jonathan Chenoweth is a senior lecturer in environment and sustainability at the University of Surrey. Nick Skelton is a consultant in digital Higher Education, working with universities across the UK

Nick developed his digital HE career at the University of Bristol, where his roles included head of IT infrastructure. He is now an independent consultant, working with universities on initiatives from data centres to digital learning.

Mohammed is a senior IT manager with 25 years of experience managing IT teams across a variety of IT disciplines including Data centres and Networks in both the private and public sector. Mohammed is currently employed by UCL as Head of Technical Design and Delivery and his team have been integral in the IT delivery for a number of high-profile projects such as UCL East new campus comprising of Pool St and Marshgate buildings.

Looking to the future Mohammed and his team will be working to deliver the IT infrastructure for the new Institute of Neurology and Dementia Research as well as other high profile projects within the UCL campus. In addition to this, Mohammed will be working with the UCL Estates and IT teams to help facilitate a change programme to enable Estates and IT to work collaboratively together under the Agile methodology.

Mohammed’s pass times are enjoying his family life with his 4 children and wife and trying to keep fit and healthy. This year he signed up to run a half marathon for the Institute of Neurology which is a charity close to his heart.

Guilherme De Sousa has over 20 years’ experience working in IT within a Higher Education environment. As Head of Digital Infrastructure & Security he leads the teams developing and delivering infrastructure and security services across Heriot-Watt’s global campuses.

Henrik has gathered his experience of leading people through change and digital technologies from many sectors including Publishing, Tour Operating, Housing and, lately, Higher Education. Having worked in a variety of leadership roles encompassing operational management and strategic delivery, he is an experienced communicator at many levels. Henrik has spent the last decade in two leading universities creating successful Service Delivery and Operations departments with a focus on strategic goals and business outcomes, underlined by a culture of empowerment and achievement. He is the vice-chair of the UCISA Sustainability Group, member of the UCISA Support Services Group, an eager contributor to UCISA projects, and enjoys voluntary work, latest for tuition charity The Access Project. Continuous learning is a core principle to Henrik, he completed a Master’s degree with distinction in Management not long ago, and he perpetually embraces opportunities to learn through a variety of platforms. He is a keen architecture buff (having recently built a house to his own design) and loves a good cup of tea!

Richard Fuller is Assistant Director of IT (Technology & Cyber) at the University of York, with a portfolio that includes infrastructure, security, research IT and enterprise architecture. He has a background in computer science (Cambridge) and cybersecurity, and believes in creative solutions that deliver genuine sustainability benefits.

Dr Emma Barnes is Head of Research and Faculty IT at the University of York and has spent the last nine years building the research IT offering at the University. This includes establishing the Research Software Engineering group and project managing York's first major cluster offering at the University (Viking). Emma became a programming and Linux enthusiast whilst studying for her PhD in Astroparticle physics in Edinburgh and now aims to share her passion to support research at the University.

I’ve been working in IT since 1993 starting off as a Microsoft application trainer, moving into desktop support, server support and virtual environments. I’ve been in my current role for the last 4 years. My teams are responsible for the virtual and physical infrastructure at UWE, including Unified Communications.

Oliver leads on the development and implementation of Campus Division’s data strategy. He and his team of data professionals are transforming the data culture within Campus Division, with the objective of improving data practices and developing data products to support the division in achieving its strategic aims.

Rob started at the University of Bristol in 2004 as an Electrical & Mechanical Apprentice. He now leads on Campus Division’s Smart Technology strategy and supports the strategic planning and direction, transforming how the University manages its buildings through the exploitation of advances in smart technology.