Nikki Rubinstein

Nikki Rubinstein

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Manager at PwC Australia

  • Education

    • University of Melbourne

      2005 - 2009
      Bachelor of Optometry (BOptom) Optometry WAM 78

      Optometry with therapeuticsResearch project investigated the effects of divided attention on eye movements

    • University of Melbourne

      2013 - 2017
      Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Optometry

      Activities and Societies: Melbourne School of Health Sciences student colloquium organising committee member Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences OHS committee member Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences research student representative Developed a series of novel algorithms for visual field assessment

    • University of Melbourne

      2010 - 2012
      Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Optometry 92

      Investigated the effects of ageing and eye disease on multisensory integration

  • Experience

    • Chelsea Optical

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
      Dispenser / Receptionist

      Assisted in booking optometry appointments, answering phones and handling queries, helping patients to choose spectacle frames, ordering glasses and contact lenses and filing.

    • The Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences, The University of Melbourne

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
      Pre-clinical and practical demonstrator

      Taught small groups of optometry students during practical classes. Supervised students during pre-clinical practice. Marked student assessments.

    • Luxottica

      Jan 2010 - Jun 2012
      Optometrist

      Provided eye tests to the general public. Liaised with GPs and ophthalmologists about patient eye health. Worked in a team with dispensers and other healthcare professionals dedicated to providing high quality eye care. Provided a patient-focused service, including eye care education.

    • Research Plaforms, University Services, The University of Melbourne

      Mar 2016 - Sept 2016
      R Research Community Coordinator

      Organised and led 7 introductory R workshops, attended by up to 38 researchers. Coordinated groups of volunteers for the workshops. Organised regular informal meetups for workshop participants. Developed workshop curricula currently utilised in R training. Facilitated relationships between members of the R community and university groups. Provided technical help to researchers on an as needs basis.

    • Research Platforms, University Services, The University of Melbourne

      Sept 2016 - Aug 2017
      Research Community Coordinator Manager

      Managed a team of six research community coordinators, set quarterly priorities and chaired fortnightly team meetings. Organised and directed a 4-week-long team event, focussed on data communication, attended by 90 researchers.

    • Department of Optometry & Vision Sciences and Department of Anatomy & Neuroscience

      Jan 2017 - Jan 2017
      Casual coding contract work

      Created an application for visual field testing. Developed analysis code for visualisation of neural activity.

    • PwC Australia

      Apr 2018 - now
      • Manager

        Jul 2022 - now
      • Consultant

        Apr 2018 - Jul 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications