
Honoured to Be Named Runner-Up in the Global EdTech Awards 2025

I’m delighted to share some exciting news: I was recently awarded Runner-Up in the Global EdTech Awards – Best Network Manager 2025.
This recognition means a great deal to me. Network management is often the work that happens behind the scenes ensuring that systems run smoothly, securely, and reliably so that teachers and learners can focus on what truly matters: education. To have this work recognised on a global stage is both humbling and motivating.
For me, this award highlights the growing importance of strong infrastructure in education. Without secure and effective networks, the promise of EdTech cannot be fully realised. As classrooms and institutions continue to evolve, network managers play a critical role in enabling innovation, ensuring resilience, and safeguarding learning environments.
I’m proud of what this recognition represents, but I’m even more excited about the future to continue learning, contributing, and helping shape the next chapter of technology in education.
Let’s Work Together
If you’re working on exciting EdTech projects or exploring ways to strengthen your schools/MATs digital infrastructure, I’d love to connect, share ideas and support where I can.

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