Practical notes from inside modern IT.

MeadowFinch is an independent publication about the technology, service decisions and practical work behind technology in a modern workplace. It is written for people working across end-user computing, Microsoft 365, endpoint management, identity, security and IT service management as well as Technical Leadership.

Why MeadowFinch exists

Technology announcements are easy to find. It is often harder to understand what a change means once it reaches a real environment, where licensing, support, security, user experience and limited time all have to be considered together. MeadowFinch is a place where I outline my opinions and experience in working through those questions clearly and without turning every subject into a sales pitch.

I write from the perspective of someone who remains heavily hands-on while also being responsible for services, projects and the people delivering them. My work has spanned over a decade within corporate IT functions, from Microsoft 365 environments, managing identity and endpoint protection to leading and managing others to do the same. I want to share my experience and connect with others in the field.

What you will find here

Coverage will include Microsoft 365 and Entra ID, Intune and device management, Conditional Access, endpoint security, service-desk operations, ITSM, automation, professional development and the decisions involved in leading technical services.

The aim is straightforward: useful context, practical experience and a clearer view of what matters.

Editorial approach

Articles will distinguish confirmed facts from opinion, link back to useful sources and explain limitations where they exist. I will focus on what can be applied in practice, including what did not work, what required more effort than expected and what I would approach differently next time.