About Oppida

Nimalan is a changemaker in the field of education technology, bringing both learning design and technical skills to his work. He is a startup enthusiast and has worked with multiple startups as a consultant in India and Australia. He holds an MBA and a Master of Information Technology (Business Analysis), as well as a Bachelor of Technology. He has been involved in a number of learning transformation projects at the postgraduate level over the last 5 years, including working as a senior education technologist at Swinburne University of Technology. He enjoys undertaking new challenges where he can use his exceptional project management and leadership skills to deliver quality outcomes. In recent times, outside of work, he has found himself intrigued by the developments in cryptopreneurship and the joy of dog training.

Nimalan is a changemaker in the field of education technology, bringing both learning design and technical skills to his work. He is a startup enthusiast and has worked with multiple startups as a consultant in India and Australia. He holds an MBA and a Master of Information Technology (Business Analysis), as well as a Bachelor of Technology. He has been involved in a number of learning transformation projects at the postgraduate level over the last 5 years, including working as a senior education technologist at Swinburne University of Technology. He enjoys undertaking new challenges where he can use his exceptional project management and leadership skills to deliver quality outcomes. In recent times, outside of work, he has found himself intrigued by the developments in cryptopreneurship and the joy of dog training.

Ethan is a versatile digital media producer with extensive experience in motion graphic design, video editing, visual effects, and animation. With years of experience working in creative digital spheres, Ethan’s work has been featured in projects for the likes of Verizon, University of Canberra, the Australian Multicultural Foundation, and the National Portrait Gallery. With a range of skills ranging from hand illustration, the Adobe Creative Suite (with particular expertise in After Effects) and a variety of other digital media tools, Ethan is capable of executing a full package conception-to-creation pipeline that takes a loose idea to a polished final piece.

Currently at the tail end of a Bachelor of Design combined with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Philosophy from the Australian National University, Ethan is passionate about using tools like motion graphics, visual design, and the medium of video more broadly as a means for effecting meaningful communication, education, and change. Ethan also has experience in the educational sphere from almost five years of volunteer involvement with Habonim Dror in Sydney and as an Educator with Woden Community Service in Canberra.

Ethan is a versatile digital media producer with extensive experience in motion graphic design, video editing, visual effects, and animation. With years of experience working in creative digital spheres, Ethan’s work has been featured in projects for the likes of Verizon, University of Canberra, the Australian Multicultural Foundation, and the National Portrait Gallery. With a range of skills ranging from hand illustration, the Adobe Creative Suite (with particular expertise in After Effects) and a variety of other digital media tools, Ethan is capable of executing a full package conception-to-creation pipeline that takes a loose idea to a polished final piece.

Currently at the tail end of a Bachelor of Design combined with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Philosophy from the Australian National University, Ethan is passionate about using tools like motion graphics, visual design, and the medium of video more broadly as a means for effecting meaningful communication, education, and change. Ethan also has experience in the educational sphere from almost five years of volunteer involvement with Habonim Dror in Sydney and as an Educator with Woden Community Service in Canberra.

Evvie is a senior learning and education strategist with a solid track record in tertiary education teaching, developing custom online learning solutions and conducting qualitative human-centred research. Evvie is a PhD graduate from Western Sydney University who specialises in sociology and gender studies. Evvie also holds a BA Honours (Class I) from the same university. She has worked at several higher education institutions and their corporate entities in key leadership positions. Her strengths are in innovative online teaching pedagogies and curriculum development strategies, particularly in digital learning environments. Evvie takes a hands on approach to conceptualising, designing, building and implementing bespoke digital solutions for clients in the corporate, commercial, not-for-profit and higher education spaces using a design thinking approach.

Evvie is a senior learning and education strategist with a solid track record in tertiary education teaching, developing custom online learning solutions and conducting qualitative human-centred research. Evvie is a PhD graduate from Western Sydney University who specialises in sociology and gender studies. Evvie also holds a BA Honours (Class I) from the same university. She has worked at several higher education institutions and their corporate entities in key leadership positions. Her strengths are in innovative online teaching pedagogies and curriculum development strategies, particularly in digital learning environments. Evvie takes a hands on approach to conceptualising, designing, building and implementing bespoke digital solutions for clients in the corporate, commercial, not-for-profit and higher education spaces using a design thinking approach.

Natalia has 10 years’ experience in the education industry with award-winning organisations such as Real Institute, Endeavour College of Natural Health and Ducere Global Business School. She has managed a number of teams and large-scale projects with outstanding results. Her recent role at Ducere included management of online undergraduate and postgraduate programs with Torrens University Australia, University of Canberra and University of New England whilst being responsible for academic program operations, student support, university relationships and a transition to a new learning management system.

Natalia has 10 years’ experience in the education industry with award-winning organisations such as Real Institute, Endeavour College of Natural Health and Ducere Global Business School. She has managed a number of teams and large-scale projects with outstanding results. Her recent role at Ducere included management of online undergraduate and postgraduate programs with Torrens University Australia, University of Canberra and University of New England whilst being responsible for academic program operations, student support, university relationships and a transition to a new learning management system.

Matthew has over 12 years’ experience working in the higher education industry in roles that supported students to reach their full potential. Matthew has witnessed first-hand the unique set of challenges that online students face and decided to career pivot towards learning design that is mindful of these challenges whilst still being innovative in the approach. As a Senior learning consultant at Oppida, Mat works on the frontline of our projects to help clients embrace blended learning techniques. Follow him on LinkedIn here.

Matthew has over 12 years’ experience working in the higher education industry in roles that supported students to reach their full potential. Matthew has witnessed first-hand the unique set of challenges that online students face and decided to career pivot towards learning design that is mindful of these challenges whilst still being innovative in the approach. As a Senior learning consultant at Oppida, Mat works on the frontline of our projects to help clients embrace blended learning techniques. Follow him on LinkedIn here.

Laure graduated from Northwood University (MI, USA) with a BBA and from ESSCA Business School (France) with a masters degree. She worked in the fashion industry for a few years before starting her remote career as a graphic designer.

An interest in graphical and creative design has led Laure into building her capabilities in this field. She is constantly exploring new technologies and techniques in the field and building an impressive portfolio.

Laure graduated from Northwood University (MI, USA) with a BBA and from ESSCA Business School (France) with a masters degree. She worked in the fashion industry for a few years before starting her remote career as a graphic designer.

An interest in graphical and creative design has led Laure into building her capabilities in this field. She is constantly exploring new technologies and techniques in the field and building an impressive portfolio.

Kelly is an experienced and adaptable senior consultant with an excellent track record of leading operations through significant change and transformation. She is skilled in project management, business analysis, performance improvement, coaching, business process improvement and stakeholder engagement. Her strong history of people leadership and engagement for performance, mentoring and development is demonstrated via numerous roles through the healthcare and financial industries. Kelly has an MBA from Melbourne Business School. She believes that a secure digital environment is a great facilitator for work/life balance, and she demonstrates that by working from on board her catamaran in the Bahamas. She’s aiming to circumnavigate the world, and her Oppida colleagues are looking forward to her arrival in their various ports!

Kelly is an experienced and adaptable senior consultant with an excellent track record of leading operations through significant change and transformation. She is skilled in project management, business analysis, performance improvement, coaching, business process improvement and stakeholder engagement. Her strong history of people leadership and engagement for performance, mentoring and development is demonstrated via numerous roles through the healthcare and financial industries. Kelly has an MBA from Melbourne Business School. She believes that a secure digital environment is a great facilitator for work/life balance, and she demonstrates that by working from on board her catamaran in the Bahamas. She’s aiming to circumnavigate the world, and her Oppida colleagues are looking forward to her arrival in their various ports!

Ilana has 9 years’ experience in education and training in an RTO, with six years as an online manager and learning facilitator. Along with designing and developing accredited and non-accredited courses, Ilana has over 15 years’ experience working in events. Her current role includes managing quality control of the technical aspects of the LMS, coaching and supporting learning facilitators in the use of e-learning tools and platforms, and delivery of online programs with a focus on the Learning Management System and Microsoft Office 365. She also oversees student administration and support.

She is passionate about designing a learning experience that is engaging and that assists learners in achieving their learning outcomes.

Ilana has 9 years’ experience in education and training in an RTO, with six years as an online manager and learning facilitator. Along with designing and developing accredited and non-accredited courses, Ilana has over 15 years’ experience working in events. Her current role includes managing quality control of the technical aspects of the LMS, coaching and supporting learning facilitators in the use of e-learning tools and platforms, and delivery of online programs with a focus on the Learning Management System and Microsoft Office 365. She also oversees student administration and support.

She is passionate about designing a learning experience that is engaging and that assists learners in achieving their learning outcomes.

Helen has more than 30 years’ experience working in management roles in central and local government in New Zealand. She trained as an archivist at New Zealand’s national archives, specialising in the management of archive buildings, before becoming a more general facilities and property manager in other government agencies, including New Zealand’s Ministry of Education. She has extensive experience in change management and change communications within the government sector. She has a BA in English Literature from Victoria University of Wellington.

Helen has more than 30 years’ experience working in management roles in central and local government in New Zealand. She trained as an archivist at New Zealand’s national archives, specialising in the management of archive buildings, before becoming a more general facilities and property manager in other government agencies, including New Zealand’s Ministry of Education. She has extensive experience in change management and change communications within the government sector. She has a BA in English Literature from Victoria University of Wellington.

Catherine is a creative thinker with a passion for putting people at the heart of every design. She takes a human-centred approach to create exceptional learning experiences that make the most of the technology and tools that are available.

With over 20 years of experience, Catherine has a strong track record working across multiple disciplines and sectors including education, training and technology. Catherine brings this experience to all projects with a flexible approach enabling her to quickly adapt to a wide range of contexts and synthesise complex material.

Catherine’s experience is backed up by a Masters in Online and Distance Education from the Open University (MA ODE), which she describes as having been a transformational learning experience. Catherine is passionate about continuous learning in the online field and what can be achieved online.

Catherine is a creative thinker with a passion for putting people at the heart of every design. She takes a human-centred approach to create exceptional learning experiences that make the most of the technology and tools that are available.

With over 20 years of experience, Catherine has a strong track record working across multiple disciplines and sectors including education, training and technology. Catherine brings this experience to all projects with a flexible approach enabling her to quickly adapt to a wide range of contexts and synthesise complex material.

Catherine’s experience is backed up by a Masters in Online and Distance Education from the Open University (MA ODE), which she describes as having been a transformational learning experience. Catherine is passionate about continuous learning in the online field and what can be achieved online.