When : 9 October 2025
Where : Scotch College, Fern Street, Swanbourne WA 6010
Gooch Pavilion
Theme: Data by Design
Thank you to our sponsors:
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8:00 - 8:50
(50 mins)
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Coffee, Registration
Location : Gooch Pavilion
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Morning Session
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9:00 - 9:15
(15 mins)
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Welcome, Acknowledgement of Country, Housekeeping
Nathan Harris & Virat Shah
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9:15 - 9:45
(30 mins)
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Overview of Tech and Digital Operations
Virat Shah, Head of Technology, Scotch College
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9:45 - 10:30
(45 mins)
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Session 1 - How to take different types of data and make it useful.
Session will explore, UI for syncing data, Visualising your PRTG, Data alerts and Updated Data Collection Policies.
Speaker - Brad Tyrrell & Brandon Petkovic, Guildford Grammar School
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10:30 - 11:15
(45 mins)
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Morning Tea
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Middle Sessions
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11:15 - 12:00
(45 mins)
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Session 2 - From Data Chaos to Compliance: Deploying Microsoft 365 Purview with a ‘Data by Design’ Mindset
This session focuses on embedding data governance, lifecycle management, and compliance capabilities directly into your schools Microsoft 365 environments from the ground up. It demonstrates how schools can build data protection and record keeping into their information architecture—not as an afterthought, but as a foundational design principle.
Speaker: Jag Kakarlapudi, Konica Minolta
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12:00 - 12:45
(45 mins)
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Session 3 - Clarity from Complexity: Managing Records in Today’s Schools
Schools face a growing challenge in managing the volume of student, staff, and administrative records while meeting strict compliance requirements. From legal retention schedules and Royal Commission findings to the practical frustrations of paper, lost files, and fragmented digital storage, the risks are real and the stakes are high.
This session explores the journey of modern document management for schools. David Harrison will unpack the common challenges schools face, why records management is critical for compliance and student duty of care, and how simple, practical steps can transform the way information is stored, accessed, and secured.
Through real case studies drawn from schools across Australia, delegates will gain insights into developing a clear digital strategy, the importance of retention and disposal schedules, and the role of enterprise content management systems in safeguarding records for the long term. The session will leave participants with practical ideas they can apply immediately, helping schools turn document chaos into clarity.
Speaker: David Harrison, Essential Solutions
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12:45 - 13:00
(15 mins)
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MITIE Updates
Speaker: Nathan Harris, MITIE Committee
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13:00 - 14:15
(75 mins)
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Lunch
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Afternoon Session
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14:15 - 15:00
(45 mins)
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Session 4 - Device & Cyber Security at Scotch
Insight into Scotch College’s exciting Cyber Security journey, transforming its device and cyber security landscape. The initiative included transitioning all staff and students from Device Admins to non-admin standard users, and implementing web traffic decryption for everyone.
Speaker: Virat Shah, Scotch College
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15:00 - 15:30
(30 mins)
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Sponsors Session & Door prizes
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15:30
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Closing
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16:15 onwards
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Post Conference Get-Together @ The Claremont Hotel
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Biographies
Jag Kakarlapudi
Jag Kakarlapudi has completed his Master of Software Engineering post graduate degree from The University of Adelaide and is a Microsoft and TOGAF certified Solution Architect. Jag has two decades of experience designing and rolling out SharePoint and Microsoft 365-based information management systems for educational institutions and corporate organisations across Australia.
He specialises in aligning Microsoft 365 tools with real-world school governance, compliance, and operational needs. Jag leads Konica Minolta Microsoft practice as Senior Solution Architect focused on enabling schools to modernise and secure their data landscape safely and intelligently.
David Harrison
David Harrison is the Director of Essential Solutions Australia, an independent Australian business specialising in secure digitisation, document management, and workflow solutions. With more than 30 years’ experience in the industry, David has worked alongside schools, healthcare organisations, and government agencies to help them transform the way they manage records.
Drawing on practical case studies and lessons from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, David highlights why compliance, security, and accessibility of student and staff records are critical issues for every school. His focus is on delivering clear, achievable strategies that help organisations move from paper-heavy processes to digital systems that are sustainable, compliant, and future-proof.
David is known for his ability to make complex compliance requirements relatable, engaging, and directly relevant to the day-to-day challenges of business managers, ICT leaders, and school executives.
Brad Tyrell
Brad Tyrrell is the Director of Technology at Guildford Grammar School, leading a major transformation of the school’s digital infrastructure and learning technologies over the past 18 months. With a strong background in education, IT, and strategic leadership, he drives innovation that enhances both teaching and operational excellence.
Brandon Petkovic
Brandon Petkovic is a Data Engineer at Guildford Grammar School, where he focuses on transforming complex data into meaningful insights that drive decision-making and innovation. With a background in digital media, content production, and a BA in Electronic Music Sound Design & Computer Science from the University of Western Australia, Brandon combines technical expertise with creative problem-solving to deliver impactful data solutions.
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