Provision with Precision: Meet Student Demand and Optimize Resource

Joel joined AppsAnywhere at the beginning of 2025 as UK & Ireland Sales Lead, bringing more than 20 years of experience helping educational institutions identify opportunities, solve complex challenges, and improve outcomes through technology. Passionate about the transformative power of education, he works closely with universities across the UK and Ireland to deliver solutions that enhance the student experience and drive operational efficiency.

Alex Collins is an Application Analyst within Academic & Research Systems at Anglia Ruskin University, where he supports a range of technologies and services designed to enhance the student experience. Having worked in the education sector since 2000, he specialises in using data and technology to drive operational improvements and inform strategic decision-making. Alex has led initiatives that leverage usage data to optimise resource allocation, reduce unnecessary technology spend, and improve access to IT services for students. His practical experience gives him a unique perspective on how institutions can use data to balance student demand, operational efficiency, and long-term technology planning.

Derrick Hirschi is an Implementation Manager at LabStats, where he helps higher education institutions unlock greater value from their technology investments through data and analytics. With extensive experience across customer support, technical support, quality assurance, and implementation, Derrick works closely with institutions to ensure they can effectively leverage usage data to improve decision-making, optimise resources, and enhance the student experience. Passionate about helping people realise the full potential of technology, Derrick combines technical expertise with a customer-first approach, guiding institutions through successful implementations and long-term adoption of data-driven practices.