Luke Brown

Dell EMC

Thursday 4 October 2018
11.00am - 11.30am
Concurrent Session 2C

Presentation Title

Driving Innovation And Universities Of The Future Through Digital Transformation

Abstract

Today, higher education is at a pivotal moment. Universities and tertiary institutions are in the middle of a significant shift in educational models, delivering both unique learning structures and student campus experiences through digital transformation. Students are increasingly taking advantage of technology on demand to meet their own learning needs and chart their own path to workforce readiness. This change around why, how and when students are learning is a driving force behind the growing need for technological advancement on campuses.
 
As a result, IT infrastructure has changed drastically. It’s no longer just about managing hardware or software — IT systems must deliver the technology and services that enable agility, efficiency and learning innovation to support student outcomes, improve decision making across the organisation and transform IT to provide more efficient services.
 
Universities also want to enable operational efficiency at the academic, administrative and resource levels to maximise available dollars for teaching and learning — and to offset the ever-rising costs of education. Dell EMC helps higher education with digital transformation through innovative and affordable solutions to help deliver enhanced learning experiences, improved student outcomes and important research initiatives at your institution

Bio

​Luke Brown is an architect with 17 years of IT experience, adept at solving complex problems, designing and implementing the best solutions for clients and catering to their unique concerns. Luke blogs at WhatWouldLukeDo.com and is currently the Advisory SE at Dell EMC.

Luke travels around the country, engaging people from all walks of life. A straight talker who is able to accurately and quickly decipher complex customer requirements, Luke's ability to identify core issues, and craft and implement elegant solutions sets him above his industry peers.

Often speaking at functions and technical road shows, Luke is a recognised face in the cloud industry, comfortable presenting at any level. Whether a highly-tailored design for a CEO or board, or a demonstration to 300 professionals, Luke's confidence informs his effective and professional speaking style.

Luke continually adapts to meet the needs of a rapidly expanding company in a dynamic market. Starting and building a PreSales team from scratch, Luke has pushed through many roadblocks and challenges, proud of the flexibility and skill shown by the team under his tutelage.

Luke is a sociable and approachable individual who enjoys meeting new people from all walks of life and all facets of business. He strives to be the best presenter in the country, using his role to drive innovation at customer sites utilising the best Dell EMC can offer, a world leader in all things IT.