Committee Member - Lachlan Gilbert 

Lachlan is the IT Manager for Melbourne High School.

Lachlan has worked in IT for both primary and secondary schools as a technician since 2014 as a member of the Technical Support to School Program (TSSP). This program provides technical support to all government schools in Victoria.

In that time Lachlan has worked as a Systems Administrator, Radio Producer, AV technician, Endpoint Specialist, and Project Manager for several complex projects .

Lachlan brings a strong customer focus to the table and believes that technology should be accessible to all, regardless of skill level or technical prowess.

Brad is currently serving as the ICT Manager at Newhaven College Philip Island, spearheading their commitment to seamlessly integrate cutting-edge learning technology while fostering a healthy, sustainable environment for students and staff.

With over 15 years of experience in Information Technology, including a tenure at a Managed Service Provider (MSP), Brad has cultivated expertise in a myriad of domains.

Proficiency shines in Networking, Wireless Technology, Applications, Hosted Desktops, Mobile Device Management (MDM), and adept Project Management.

Throughout Brad's career, he has traversed diverse sectors, including education, healthcare, and government, enriching his understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within each realm.

Committee Member - Adam Ryan

Adam Ryan is the Capital Works, Infrastructure, and ICT Manager at Ballarat Clarendon College, a K-12 institution with two campuses and approximately 1950 students. As the fifth oldest private school in Victoria, Clarendon has a rich history of providing high-quality education.

With over 18 years of dedicated service at Clarendon, Adam’s journey began in the Notebook Support Team. Over time, he transitioned into the roles of ICT Manager and Capital Works and Infrastructure Manager. His unique dual role allows him to deeply understand both the intricacies of commercial building processes and the integration of technology infrastructure. Adam’s expertise extends to project management and strategic planning, ensuring seamless coordination between physical facilities and ICT systems.

As a valued member of the senior leadership team, Adam fosters a culture of commitment and determination. He actively encourages his team members to embrace leadership roles and contribute to the success at Clarendon.

Beyond the campus, Adam coaches junior basketball, cheers on his kids during their sporting events, spends quality time with his family, catches up with friends, and indulges in his passion for driving his 1967 EH Holden Wagon.

Surain is currently serving as a Database Administrator and Analyst at Kilvington Grammar School.

With over 25 years of experience in education, He has gained extensive expertise in Learning Management Systems (LMS), Student Information Systems (SIS), Database Administration, and Systems Integration.

His tenure as a former IT teacher adds another layer of depth to his role, enhancing his ability to effectively support and implement technology solutions in educational settings.

As we embark on this journey together, He is eager to collaborate with each of you to further VINE's mission of ‘share, learn & grow’ with fellow committee members in making a meaningful impact and continuing to uplift and support our community.

Committee Member - Faizul Zakaria

Faizul is the Director of ICT at Haileybury. He has been working in the IT close to 30 years in various fields and industries. Faizul started his career in Singapore American School as a technician and has come full circle in leading an IT department of his own at Haileybury.

Faizul has worked in industries such as gaming, IT service providers and consultancy services. He has a passion for cyber security, architecture, culture building and governance. Besides the ridiculous hours that Faizul works he does enjoy riding his motorcycles when he can to destress and does volunteer work with Australian Volunteers International where he has helped and mentored other IT departments, the most recent being the Solomon Islands Government and University IT Departments.

As Director of Learning Technologies and ICT at St Michael’s Grammar School, Matt enables teams and projects with the growth mindset, complex skillset and agile toolset essential to embrace technologies within and beyond the School. Focused on leading change founded on trust and managed with integrity, Matt is passionate about supporting all within a learning community to create a future that impactfully contributes to the world around them.

Matt has been recognised as both an Apple Distinguished Educator and Microsoft Innovator Educator Expert and acknowledged by ACEL with a Certificate of Excellence in Educational Leadership. He holds a Master of Education (Information Technologies) with distinction and a Certificate in School Management and Leadership (CSML).