For Schools
Our School Experience
Simplifying Device Management
We’ve helped schools to manage their devices using simple systems.
Apple Made Easy
We’ve helped schools automate Apple devices using the JAMF Pro hosted system, saving them time and money.
Brokering Better Deals
We’ve helped schools take a strategic approach to ICT saving 16 schools in the Catholic Education System over $83,900.
Bringing Schools Together
We’ve helped schools build a seamless experience within their organisation for staff and students by establishing universal processes.
Improving Connectivity
We’ve helped schools manage the demands of wireless in an ever-changing environment with survey, design and optimisation services.
Protecting Students
We understand the security required to protect students online and help schools ensure their processes and systems are compliant.
How Do We Help?
We are well known and respected as ICT service professionals and offer a range of services for schools.
Wireless Specialists
Need wireless connectivity? We are experienced in wireless services.
Apple Specialists
Need in house training? Our experienced trainers keeps things simple, so your team don’t get overwhelmed.
Managed Services
Want reliable, fully functioning IT? Our Managed Services means your devices are always updated, synced and secure.
Device Management
Feeling the strain of managing multiple devices? Our Device Management Plan will make it easy for you.
Strategic Planning
Want IT solutions that align with strategic goals? We’ll help you map a plan that delivers on these.
ICT Consulting
Need help to work things through? We can assist you to identify issues, find solutions and understand your systems.
Why Schools Choose Us?
The education sector in WA is a tight-knit community and our team are well-known and liked from Broome, to Busselton and beyond.
Schools choose Catalytic IT because we are a dedicated school provider, who understand the needs of schools. Our passion to provide the best ICT solutions for budget conscious organisations, means we are always looking for way to achieve long term outcomes whilst working within the constraints of a school budget.
Our School Specialists
Rick
Director
Rick is well known as a mobile device management expert, and works regularly with a number of leading and apple distinguished schools within WA.
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Michael
Director
Michael has worked with a number of leading digital schools, helping to deliver their ICT vision through design, planning and the practical application of technology.
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Esteban
Practice Lead - ICT Consulting
Esteban brings a fresh perspective to technology giving schools new ideas that are easy to work with. Esteban has been working with schools since joining Catalytic IT and has built a fantastic reputation in the community.
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David
Senior ICT Consultant
Dave has spent his career in the education sector. Prior to joining Catalytic IT, he held the position as IT Manager in two schools. He is well respected in the industry and his deep knowledge of IT in education is evident in all he does.
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Jacob
ICT Consultant
Jacob has been working in the ICT industry for the last 5 years with a strong focus on education technologies.
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Peter
ICT Consultant
Peter has worked in the ICT industry since 2013 and has in-depth experience in health and education technologies.
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Ross
ICT Consultant
Ross began his career in the ICT industry in 2008. His broad experience includes managed services, infrastructure and desktop support, as well as systems admin with a focus on Microsoft systems and Cloud technology.
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Adam
Service Desk Team Lead
Adam has been leading service departments over the last 8 years and is a visionary for improving technology and systems which are capable of transforming an organisation.
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Dominic
Service Desk Technician
Dominic Ellis joined the team at Catalytic IT in September 2019.
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Kieren
Service Desk Technician
Kieren brings Service Desk experience within education to his role. With a passion for helping others achieve their goals using technology.
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Rick Goody
Director
Rick is well known as a mobile device management expert, and works regularly with a number of leading and apple distinguished schools within WA.
Professional & Industry Certifications
- JAMF Certified Expert & Admin
- JAMF Certified Admin & Technician
- Xirrus Certified Wireless Technician
- JAMF Certified Database Admin
- Apple Certified Support Professional
- JAMF Certified Integrator
Michael Lester
Director
Michael has worked with a number of leading digital schools, helping to deliver their ICT vision through design, planning and the practical application of technology.
Professional & Industry Certifications
- Bachelor of Business (Management of IT, Finance)
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert: Cloud Platform & Infrastructure
- Graduate Certificate of Management (information Technology)
- CWNP Certified Wireless Network Administrator
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
- Ekahau ECSE Design Certified
Esteban Vidal
Director
Esteban brings a fresh perspective to technology giving schools new ideas that are easy to work with. Esteban has been working with schools since joining Catalytic IT and has built a fantastic reputation in the community.
Professional & Industry Certifications
- BSc Information Technologies
- Graduate Certificate in Information Technologies
- Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist
- Ruckus WISE Certified
- JAMF 300 Certified Administrator
- Sophos Endpoint Administrator
David Moyle
Senior ICT Consultant
Dave has spent his career in the education sector. Prior to joining Catalytic IT, he held the position as IT Manager in two schools. He is well respected in the industry and his deep knowledge of IT in education is evident in all he does.
Professional & Industry Certifications
- Ekahau Certified Survey Engineer
- JAMF 200 Certified Administrator
- Xirrus Certified Advanced Wireless Technician
- Ruckus WISE Certified
- Sophos XG Firewall Engineer
- Apple Certified Support Professional
Jacob Huggins
Senior ICT Consultant
Jacob has been working in the ICT industry for the last 5 years with a strong focus on education technologies.
Professional & Industry Certifications
- BSc Cyber Forensics & Information Management/Network
- Diploma Information Technology
- Cert IV Information Technology - Networking
- JAMF 300 Certified Admin
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
- Aruba Certified Mobility Professional
- CWNP Certified Wireless Network Administrator
- CWNP Certified Wireless Design Professional
- Aruba Certified Switching Associate
- CompTIA Security+
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
- Apple Certified Support Professional
- Sophos Certified Technician
- Xirrus Certified Wireless Technician
Peter Hardy
ICT Consultant
Peter has worked in the ICT industry since 2013 and has in-depth experience in health and education technologies.
Professional & Industry Certifications
- Diploma in Management
- Diploma in Network Technology
- Associate Degree in Network Technology
- CCNA Routing and Switching
- CCNA Security
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA N+
- Meraki CMNA
- MacOS 10.14
Ross Craven
ICT Consultant
Ross began his career in the ICT industry in 2008. His broad experience includes managed services, infrastructure and desktop support, as well as systems admin with a focus on Microsoft systems and Cloud technology.
Professional & Industry Certifications
- Diploma of Electrotechnology (Computer Systems Engineering)
- Certificate III in Information Technology (Network Administration)
- Certificate IV in Information Technology (Network Management)
- Diploma of Information Technology (Internetworking)
Adam Fardig
Service Desk Team Lead
Adam has been leading service departments over the last 8 years and is a visionary for improving technology and systems which are capable of transforming an organisation.
Dominic Ellis
ICT Consultant
Dominic Ellis joined the team at Catalytic IT in September 2019.
Professional & Industry Certifications
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
Kieren Blaney-Murphy
Service Desk Technician
Kieren brings Service Desk experience within education to his role. With a passion for helping others achieve their goals using technology.
Professional & Industry Certifications
- Cert III Information & Digital Media Technology
- Cert IV Technology
- Cert III in Technology
- Cert IV Web Based Technologies
- JAMF 200 Certified Technician
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