Hugh, who founded Oxford Computer Group in Oxford, England, in 1983, has lived and breathed IT for almost 40 years in technical, management, and board-level roles. In 2002 Hugh decided to focus Oxford Computer Group’s activities entirely on identity and access management. Currently, he is passionate about SoftwareIDM’s Identity Panel Suite, MIM, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft Entra Connect.

He can communicate as effectively in the classroom and conference hall as he can in the boardroom or one-to-one. Hugh has been described as “a guy that everyone just wants to be around.” The loyalty of his staff and colleagues over four decades bears this out.

Andi is Managing Director and Technical Architect at Oxford Computer Group UK, where she oversees the organization’s technical infrastructure and helps shape its technology strategy. With many years’ experience as a consultant, trainer and course author, she has deep expertise in enterprise architecture, identity management, Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, MIM/FIM, cloud technologies, and SoftwareIDM’s Identity Panel Suite.

Known for her ability to translate complex technologies into practical, secure solutions, Andi plays a key role in delivering innovative identity and access management services to organizations worldwide.

Andi has never been one to sit still. Outside of work, she’s a keen skier and is always seeking out her next challenge. Recently, that meant taking on the ambitious task of managing the construction of her own home from the ground up – an experience she found both challenging and hugely rewarding.

James has more than 30 years of experience in IT consulting and management. He has a deep knowledge of the Microsoft identity management and access stack as it has evolved and a passion for all new technology. A co-founder of Oxford Computer Group, James co-wrote the training courses for MIIS, ILM and FIM. He is an authority in strategic planning architecture, MIM, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft Entra Connect and has been involved in many complex implementations of these products, some involving more than 150,000 users.

He lives in Germany with his wife, three sons, and an office full of hardware that he can’t bring himself to part with.

Steve has worked in IT since his early teens in the 1970s when he helped University of Oxford professors develop biology tracking applications. For the last 45 years he has worked with a wide range of technology; developing encryption and network devices, getting patents for clients, and more recently developing most of the tools used by Oxford Computer Group, and providing identity consulting.  He is a guru in architecture facilitating heterogeneous environments and all things programming.

Steve is one of the founders of Oxford Computer Group.

Shaun is a Senior Consultant at Oxford Computer Group UK and Oxford Computer Training, bringing more than 35 years of IT experience spanning software development, solution architecture and identity consulting.

After building bespoke solutions for organizations across the banking, government, and telecommunications sectors, he specialized in identity management, with extensive expertise in Microsoft ILM, FIM, MIM, Microsoft Entra ID, and SoftwareIDM’s Identity Panel Suite. Shaun is passionate about helping organizations deliver secure, resilient identity solutions.

Outside work, he enjoys reading, following sports, and coaching basketball in his local community.

Mark has worked in the IT industry since 1996 and has been involved in all areas of project delivery, specialising in messaging then identity management services. He is passionate about delivering high-quality solutions for clients that are successful and bring benefits to their business. He is an expert in SoftwareIDM’s Identity Panel Suite, MIM, and Microsoft Entra.

When not working he can be found with a good book or taking his son to various sporting activities.

Steve is an experienced identity management consultant with over 30 years of experience.  He knows MIM, Microsoft Entra, and SoftwareIDM inside out, as well as having extensive experience with Active Directory, AD FS, and PKI,  and has worked with numerous clients across sectors helping them plan and implement secure identity management solutions.

With more than 13 years of experience in identity and access management, Mark helps organisations design, support and modernise their identity strategies. As a Business Development Manager at Oxford Computer Group UK and Oxford Computer Training, he works with organisations of all sizes—from global enterprises and government departments to businesses with complex identity requirements—helping them adopt modern Microsoft Entra ID solutions while protecting existing investments in Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) and other on-premises technologies. Mark also works closely with customers to develop the right skills through industry-leading identity and security training, supporting thousands of IT professionals worldwide.

Kathryn is an AAT-qualified finance and operations professional with extensive experience across manufacturing, engineering, transport, IT and technology businesses. She first joined Oxford Computer Group in 2004 and returned full-time in 2024 after several years of part-time support for Oxford Computer Training. Kathryn manages finance operations, including audit, payroll and pension administration, as well as project scheduling, contract administration and business support, playing a key role in keeping the organization running smoothly. Outside work, she enjoys tending her allotment, reading, and spending time with her two rescue dogs.

Louise is responsible for the marketing at Oxford Computer Group UK, bringing more than 30 years of B2B technology marketing experience across cybersecurity, IT services, telecommunications and cloud technologies. She specialises in developing marketing strategies that translate complex identity and security solutions into compelling customer value, helping organisations understand the business benefits of modern identity management. With extensive experience in channel marketing, content strategy, demand generation and partner programs, Louise works closely with the technical team to showcase Oxford Computer Group’s expertise and support the company’s continued growth in the identity and access management market.