MSP LAB. The Podcast

MSP LAB

MSP LAB. The Podcast The people and conversations shaping IT in independent schools. Hosted by MSP LAB Co-Founder & CEO Adam Brigham, the MSP LAB podcast goes beyond the job title to explore the people, experiences and ideas shaping technology leadership in independent schools. Featuring conversations with IT and senior leaders from across the sector, each episode delves into the challenges they face, the decisions they make and the experiences that have shaped their careers. Part of The MSP LAB Community - bringing together IT, digital and senior leaders from independent schools to connect, discuss, exchange and share. MSP LAB is The IT Authority for Independent Schools, delivering outstanding IT services through distinct and attentive counsel. With extensive lived experience, MSP LAB provide expert digital strategy, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, governance, assessments and retained counsel, including a Virtual IT Director Service. To find out more visit www.msplab.cloud

Episodes

  1. 8 Oct

    Leading Beyond Technology | Nik Cragg, University College School

    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.

    Leading Beyond Technology | Nik Cragg, University College School

  2. 8 Sept

    Behind the Job Title | Pieter van der Walt, Rugby School Group

    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. MSP LAB is The IT Authority for Independent Schools, delivering outstanding IT services through distinct and attentive counsel. With extensive lived experience, MSP LAB provide expert digital strategy, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, governance, assessments and retained counsel, including a Virtual IT Director Service. To find out more visit www.msplab.cloud

    Behind the Job Title | Pieter van der Walt, Rugby School Group
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About

MSP LAB. The Podcast The people and conversations shaping IT in independent schools. Hosted by MSP LAB Co-Founder & CEO Adam Brigham, the MSP LAB podcast goes beyond the job title to explore the people, experiences and ideas shaping technology leadership in independent schools. Featuring conversations with IT and senior leaders from across the sector, each episode delves into the challenges they face, the decisions they make and the experiences that have shaped their careers. Part of The MSP LAB Community - bringing together IT, digital and senior leaders from independent schools to connect, discuss, exchange and share. MSP LAB is The IT Authority for Independent Schools, delivering outstanding IT services through distinct and attentive counsel. With extensive lived experience, MSP LAB provide expert digital strategy, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, governance, assessments and retained counsel, including a Virtual IT Director Service. To find out more visit www.msplab.cloud

Information

  • Creator
    MSP LAB
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 MSP LAB
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    MSP LAB. The Podcast