Rate My Professor Damian Wheeler

Damian Wheeler serves as Senior Manager Information Portfolio in the Information Technology Services Division at the University of Otago, based in Dunedin, New Zealand. In this capacity, he manages critical information systems and portfolios supporting the university's IT infrastructure for research, teaching, and operations. He is a member of the eResearch Advisory Group (eRAG), a subcommittee of the University's Research Committee. The group meets monthly to advise on and promote eResearch activities, facilitating data-intensive and computational research across the institution. Damian Wheeler represents Information Technology Services on this committee, contributing to the integration of IT capabilities with academic research needs.

Damian Wheeler has a history of service within the University of Otago's IT division, including roles as Site Manager for NeSI (New Zealand eScience Infrastructure) at Otago, Group Leader System Services, and Senior Database Administrator. These positions involved managing high-performance computing resources, system services, and database administration to support university-wide computing demands. His technical expertise supports the university's commitment to advancing research through robust IT solutions.