ABOUT
Sam is the National Private Education Lead for Microsoft Australia.
After finishing an internship and deciding a legal career was not for him, Sam pivoted to the IT industry in 2014, joining a global consultancy where he worked on complex digital transformation initiatives for organisations including Fonterra, ANZ Bank, Ausgrid and the South Australian Government.
Sam joined Microsoft on the eve of lockdowns in early 2020, leading the partner ecosystem supporting the Education sector across Australia and New Zealand—working closely with technology partners delivering solutions to schools, universities and Departments of Education.
Today, Sam is responsible for Microsoft’s engagement with the independent school sector across Australia. He collaborates with school leaders on a wide range of strategic initiatives, from developing AI adoption roadmaps and strengthening data governance frameworks, to uplifting cyber security posture across teaching and learning environments.
Sam has a particular interest in compliance and governance, and is passionate about helping schools adopt AI safely, responsibly and securely.