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Rob McTaggart

Trailblazer · DISC type DI
Intel Education Lead Aus/NZ at Intel Corporation
📍 Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

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.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Intel Education Lead Aus/NZ
Job Level
Middle
Location
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Personality Overview

How Rob shows up

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.

Priorities

Topics Rob cares 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.
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Career

Work history

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

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Education
2004 - 2011
Bachelor of Teaching / Bachelor of Arts (Primary)
University of Newcastle
1999 - 2003
Bachelor of Engineering (Computer) / Computer Science
University of Newcastle
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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