Tom is currently the CEO of Stiperstone, an MSP for SMEs and Mid-Market companies that leverages cutting-edge AI technologies to deliver proactive, intelligent solutions that keep critical operations running 24/7/365.

Toby is a seasoned Microsoft expert in the Microsoft cloud industry with over seven years of hands-on experience. Toby has been instrumental in guiding numerous businesses through their digital transformation journeys – her passion for leveraging cloud technologies to drive business growth and efficiency is evident in every project she undertakes.

With a knack for demystifying complex concepts and a commitment to delivering tangible results, Toby has become a trusted advisor to many organisations looking to modernise their operations. She is dedicated to helping businesses unlock their potential through the strategic implementation of Microsoft cloud solutions.

Lily works with IT providers across the UK to help secure their clients’ Microsoft 365 environments in an evolving cyber security landscape. With a previous background in campaigning to promote MFA compliance and password managers as well as creating content on making security simple and accessible.

Now, at inforcer, Lily helps IT providers like Stiperstone build safe and productive workplaces for their clients, enabling them to make the most of productivity tools like Copilot and Teams to drive their business goals forward.

Archie’s main vocation is as a digital projects manager for Lighthouse, a digital solutions company specialising in web design and digital marketing. In this role Archie project manages all aspects of delivering a digital business solution, including client management and technical implementation. Archie brings this wide variety of experience to the classroom, giving students practical examples of how the theory is applied in the “real world” and what success (or not) looks like.

With a speciality in Digital Marketing Archie brings a customer orientated philosophy to all aspects of designing, building and launching web properties. Archie is a keen reader of ‘Futurism and the Internet’ and its application to the classroom and the workplace. Having gained AFHEA status, Archie is very keen on understanding the role of technology in supporting learning.

Ian Simons is a highly-experienced application, network, and infrastructure security specialist; with a wealth of professional experience and broad understanding of technology. For over 20 years Ian has supported mid-market and enterprise businesses in integral roles, including as a Security Analyst for BT Global Services: security penetration testing across infrastructure, network, and applications.

Ian has also held roles with HMRC as a Lead Analyst in Threat Hunting & Modelling, and as Security Vulnerability Manager in Cyber Security.