Nikki Gaertner Eaton

Nikki Gaertner Eaton is an accomplished IT professional with extensive experience in higher education technology leadership. Currently serving as the Director of IT Engagement and Education Success at Adelaide University, Nikki aligns IT product teams with strategic priorities and oversees areas including Digital Experience and Student Systems. Previously, Nikki held various managerial roles at the University of South Australia, where responsibilities included leading large-scale IT projects, managing student lifecycle systems, and enhancing academic administrative functions. Nikki's earlier career includes consultant positions at Deloitte Australia and Cap Gemini Ernst & Young, focusing on project management and PeopleSoft implementations. Nikki holds a Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Information Systems from the University of South Australia.