Technology plays a key part in fostering a dynamic and collaborative learning environment in Higher Education. Peter Nikoletatos discusses how Curtin University is leading the way in building a collaborative campus, focusing on the de-duplicated ICT delivery of competitive advantage for the institution; which enhances the student experience, supports teaching and learning outcomes and enables eResearch. The importance of an identity-driven campus is highlighted, as a key lever to deliver 21st learning and work styles. The importance of true collaborative partnerships with strategic vendors is discussed; where Peter will provide demonstrable examples of Curtin’s adoption of public and private Cloud computing services – for infrastructure, teaching applications, research and the lifelong student experience. Peter will also examine the value of Open Source versus Open Standards, and the question of privacy and IP protection when outsourcing to off-shore partners as he provides the roadmap for Curtin’s journey to the Cloud, and Beyond.
Peter Nikoletatos Chief Information Officer, Curtin University of Technology Peter Nikoletatos is currently the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Curtin University of Technology and has more than 25 years experience in the ICT industry in Australia and overseas. Over the years, he has held several senior appointments including IT Manager for I-MED (Radiology), National Manager eBusiness for Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC (formerly BHP IT), and more recently the CIO of the University of Newcastle.
Peter holds a fellowship with the Australian Institute of Project Managers, is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Australian Institute of Management. In 2008, he served on two boards; INTERSECT and NUSPORT whilst CIO at the University of Newcastle. In 2009, he became a member of the CAUDIT-EDUCAUSE Institute and in late 2009 was invited onto the CAUDIT Executive. Peter's experience has been a valuable asset in helping develop Curtin's capacity to integrate next generation teaching and learning, research support and improvements to corporate services. Peter has a particular interest in ICT strategy and its relationship to research and next generation teaching and learning. He has worked closely with many of the leading global vendors to help shape ICT strategy at Curtin University.
Peter has also presented at a number of conferences on topics ranging from Effective ICT Governance, Mobility Technologies, Managing Change, Security, Emerging Trends and Technologies and Identity and Access Management. He is also currently undertaking doctoral research focusing on the impact of emerging trends and technologies on education and research.
Peter holds a Bachelor of Business from the University of Newcastle, 1996, Masters of Education Studies (University of Newcastle) 1998, Graduate Diploma in Law (Southern Cross University) 2004, and is currently working towards his PhD. He is married with two children and has completed five Ironman Triathlon's, is a keen cyclist, a life member of Hippocrates Australian/Greek Aged Persons Association and advocate of the Lance Armstrong Foundation ‘LIVESTRONG'.