Abid Patel is the Founder and CEO of ITjustworks, an independent consultancy supporting schools, multi-academy trusts and education organisations with digital strategy, cyber security, sustainable transformation and IT leadership. He has worked in education technology and school IT for more than 20 years, including as IT Director for a multi-academy trust.

Throughout his career, Abid has led complex change programmes, advised executive teams on governance and long-term planning, and helped senior leaders align technology investment with educational and operational priorities.

An international speaker, he is known for translating technical challenges into clear, practical action that improves organisational effectiveness and creates better conditions for teaching and learning.