Rob McTaggart

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DISC Type : DI

Intel Education Lead Aus/NZ at Intel Corporation

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

Overview

As Intels Education Lead for Australia and New Zealand, Rob McTaggart has over 15 years of experience creating scalable education solutions at the intersection of learning and technology. An award-winning innovator and University of Newcastle alumnus, colleagues describe him as a "genuine, " "dedicated, " and "exceptional" leader focused on human-centered design.

Rob is passionate about empowering educators and amplifying student agency. This mission led him to co-found Slam Education, an organization dedicated to reducing administrative tasks for teachers so they can focus on students. His work reflects a deep commitment to lifelong learning and enabling communities to lead change through purposeful design.

He has co-hosted the "Reinvent the Classroom" podcast in partnership with HP and Intel.

Personality Overview

Persuasive

Achievement-Oriented

Values Relationships

They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies.  They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions. They like to keep things under control.

Topics They Care About

AI in Education
He promotes Intel’s AI for Future Workforce curriculum, develops AI-based student challenges, and participates in panels discussing AI's impact on digital equity in schools.
Teacher Empowerment
Co-founded Slam Education with a mission to streamline school operations and reduce administrative burdens, giving teachers more time to focus on educating students.
Human-Centred Design
Applies this philosophy to develop award-winning apps, AR experiences, and national programs, ensuring solutions are built around the user and learner's journey.

Media Appearances

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Work History

6-2025
Intel Education Lead Aus/NZ at Intel Corporation
10-2024 - 6-2025
Senior Solutions Developer at Hunter Water
7-2022 - 6-2024
Innovation Lead at NSW Department of Education
7-2018 - 7-2022
Learning Experience Developer at NSW Department of Education
3-2017
Co-Founder / Director Teaching & Learning at Slam Education

Education

2004 - 2011
Bachelor of Teaching / Bachelor of Arts (Primary) from University of Newcastle
1999 - 2003
Bachelor of Engineering (Computer) / Computer Science from University of Newcastle

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Insights For Selling To Rob

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Talk about yourself and some of your achievements at the start of the conversation

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rob is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rob

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rob move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Rob take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Rob

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