MEET OUR TEAM.
Our Harrap “family” is made up of a diverse group of individuals with lots of different interests, and a shared passion for IT in education. Please read on for a flavour…
Catherine has worked at Harrap ICT almost since the beginning! With a background in market research, Catherine started to help out with the admin and has since helped out in almost every team. She enjoys ice skating and doing jigsaw puzzles.
Favourite tech: Robot vacuum cleaner
Favourite tech: Robot vacuum cleaner
In the beginning there was James! He started out as a secondary school teacher then ran for the hills to set up Harrap ICT. Initially doing school visits, admin, accounts and pretty much everything else, he now concentrates on making sure everything runs smoothly.
Favourite tech: Sonos sound system
Favourite tech: Sonos sound system
Ted previously worked in schools and has been at Harrap ICT for over 10 years. He has a broad range of IT expertise and loves everything edutech. Ted is a father of two girls and enjoys spending time with his family.
Favourite tech: IFTTT/Smart Plugs
Favourite tech: IFTTT/Smart Plugs
Dan has been with Harrap ICT for over 10 years. His expertise are in web development, Photoshop, and restarting computers.
When not coding he can be found gaming and watching movies.
Favourite tech: Steam Deck
When not coding he can be found gaming and watching movies.
Favourite tech: Steam Deck
Paul worked in management, whilst tinkering with computers in his spare time, before joining Harrap ICT nearly 10 years ago. A background perfectly suited for his role in overseeing the support team.
When he’s finished chasing his 2 sons around, he enjoys computer games and model wargaming.
Favourite tech: Chumby!
When he’s finished chasing his 2 sons around, he enjoys computer games and model wargaming.
Favourite tech: Chumby!
Education and IT feature heavily in Andy’s life – he’s been interested in computers for as long as he can remember. An expert in all the technical aspects of HarrapNET, he joined Harrap ICT in 2013. One of his parents was a teacher and he also married a teacher!
Andy loves spending time with his son and playing computer games with friends.
Favourite tech: Henry or VR
Andy loves spending time with his son and playing computer games with friends.
Favourite tech: Henry or VR
Max joined us in 2020. He is an avid swimmer, belonging to the Winchester City Penguins Swimming Club. When not in the water, Max spends his time gaming and having his nose in pretty much all things tech!
Favourite tech: Jabra Elite 75T Earbuds
Favourite tech: Jabra Elite 75T Earbuds
Becky joined the team in 2017 and deals with all things admin.
Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family, crafting, reading and being outdoors.
Favourite tech: Her phone
Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family, crafting, reading and being outdoors.
Favourite tech: Her phone
Sarah has worked in IT Support for over 10 years, with a background in Business and IT. When she’s not busy running around after her 3 children, Sarah has a passion for running herself!
Favourite tech: Her mobile
Favourite tech: Her mobile
Chris joined Harrap ICT in 2017 from an IT support role in a school. He is familiar with all things wireless/networks/servers/clients/school software.
Chris loves outdoor activities, PC gaming and cleaning/driving his Ford Focus ST.
Favourite tech: Smartphone and anything server related!
Chris loves outdoor activities, PC gaming and cleaning/driving his Ford Focus ST.
Favourite tech: Smartphone and anything server related!
Simon is an expert in computer hardware installation and troubleshooting problems. He joined Harrap ICT in 2018 having worked in retail on the electronics desk.
Simon loves anything computer related, video games, movies, and eating cake.
Favourite tech: High spec computers with very unnecessary RGB lighting!
Simon loves anything computer related, video games, movies, and eating cake.
Favourite tech: High spec computers with very unnecessary RGB lighting!
Jim has a wealth of experience in IT having gained an MsC in Information Processing, MCSE Cloud Platform & Infrastructure certification plus several years working at HP. Outside of work, Jim can be found with his family, doing some DIY or fixing up old games consoles (with no time left to play them)!
Favourite tech: Power drill
Favourite tech: Power drill
Stephen has been with Harrap ICT since 2019 and is a keen gamer.
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, dog walks and watching YouTube.
Favourite tech: Virtual/Augmented Reality
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, dog walks and watching YouTube.
Favourite tech: Virtual/Augmented Reality
With a background in website development, David has joined the team to provide help and advice for software such as Arbor, Libresoft Librarian and Libresoft Sign-In.
He is a keen gamer and cyclist and enjoys watching movies and he is an online community founder.
Favourite bit of tech: Coffee machine
He is a keen gamer and cyclist and enjoys watching movies and he is an online community founder.
Favourite bit of tech: Coffee machine
Nicki joined the Harrap ICT admin team in 2017. She previously worked for IBM and as a Senior Admin Officer for a primary school.
She enjoys spending time at the beach, kayaking, spending time with family, walking her dogs and early morning fitness classes.
Favourite bit of tech: Her phone
She enjoys spending time at the beach, kayaking, spending time with family, walking her dogs and early morning fitness classes.
Favourite bit of tech: Her phone
Abby has nearly 10 years experience working for Harrap ICT! Abby lives in Bournemouth with her two teenage daughters. Outside of work Abby is passionate about helping people with their mental and emotional wellbeing.
Favourite tech: Her phone and coffee machine!
Favourite tech: Her phone and coffee machine!
Pat has joined the team as an Administrator. Pat went to art school, she has a business and law degree, she qualified as a dental nurse and previously worked in IT sales and account management. Pat loves hiking, literature, documentaries and volunteering.
Favourite tech: Xbox and laptop
Favourite tech: Xbox and laptop
Katy is a member of the busy admin team. Previously Katy worked as an Executive Assistant in private equity. When not at work or looking after her three children, Katy enjoys taking her dog for long walks – ideally with a country pub on route!
Favourite tech: Yoto
Favourite tech: Yoto
Lucy has joined the team as an Administrator. Lucy has three daughters and is a qualified midwife. Lucy loves spending time with her family, baking, crafts, long walks and making wedding cakes!
Favourite tech: Her phone
Favourite tech: Her phone
Tom joined the team back in 2012 and was Harrap ICT’s first apprentice. Tom started his career here after college. Since then he has completed the following qualifications with us: Comptia A+, MTA: Windows Server Administration & Networking Fundamentals.
Favourite Tech: Spotify
Favourite Tech: Spotify
Akos is part of the onsite tech team. He has a masters degree in Astronomy as well as a number of IT qualifications.
Outside of work, Akos loves playing board games and watching movies – Star Wars being some of his favourites.
Favourite tech: Anything Apple
Outside of work, Akos loves playing board games and watching movies – Star Wars being some of his favourites.
Favourite tech: Anything Apple
Joel joined us in 2024 as an IT technician. Building PCs from when he was a teenager, he is an avid gamer. Other than work or gaming, he is a musician and loves playing guitar and piano.
Favourite tech: His PC or music related tech
Favourite tech: His PC or music related tech
George has joined the team as an IT Technician Apprentice. George loves gaming and going to the gym. George is an undefeated Go Karting champion!
Favourite bit of tech: His home computer
Favourite bit of tech: His home computer
Mike has joined the team as an IT Technician. He aspires to be a network specialist.
Mike enjoys Warhammer, gaming and playing board games. He is a self-confessed ace player of five crowns.
Favourite bit of tech: His custom built PC rig
Mike enjoys Warhammer, gaming and playing board games. He is a self-confessed ace player of five crowns.
Favourite bit of tech: His custom built PC rig
Cameron has joined the team as an IT Technician. After working in hospitality, Cameron changed careers and joined the team. He is a huge music fan, and spends most of his spare time writing songs or playing an instrument.
Favourite bit of tech: Cubase
Favourite bit of tech: Cubase
Michael has joined the team as an IT Technician.
Michael is studying a degree in IT, concentrating on Machine Learning, Networking and Cyber Security. After spending the last 10 years as a HGV driver, Michael has decided to return to his roots in IT.
Favourite Tech: Gaming PC and Laptop
Michael is studying a degree in IT, concentrating on Machine Learning, Networking and Cyber Security. After spending the last 10 years as a HGV driver, Michael has decided to return to his roots in IT.
Favourite Tech: Gaming PC and Laptop
Grace comes to Harrap having previously worked as a Senior Admin & IT Support in a primary school, which was an early adopter of Arbor. She was also a primary school governor for 11 years. Outside of work she enjoys organising events, baking, history, photography (including retouching pics with Photoshop) and listening to podcasts.
Favourite Tech: Her i3 car and Google Keep
Favourite Tech: Her i3 car and Google Keep
Dillon has joined the team as an IT Technician.
Dillon studied Forensic Computing and Security at University and has since worked as an ISP and Telecoms Technician in London. He loves problem solving and recently took an interest in Quantum computing.
When he is not at a computer, he loves playing and watching football or travelling to new countries.
Favourite Tech: Arduino Uno
Dillon studied Forensic Computing and Security at University and has since worked as an ISP and Telecoms Technician in London. He loves problem solving and recently took an interest in Quantum computing.
When he is not at a computer, he loves playing and watching football or travelling to new countries.
Favourite Tech: Arduino Uno
Katie has joined the team as an IT Technician.
Katie was a professional cyclist for over 20 years, travelling the world, racing and coaching for British and Welsh Cycling teams.
Katie has now switched careers and joined the tech side of life.
Favourite bit of tech: VR headset but can’t do without her phone
Katie was a professional cyclist for over 20 years, travelling the world, racing and coaching for British and Welsh Cycling teams.
Katie has now switched careers and joined the tech side of life.
Favourite bit of tech: VR headset but can’t do without her phone