Omar Abuassaf
IT Specialist · Lab Supervisor · Web Developer
UCLA — Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences
About Me
I am an IT professional at UCLA EPSS specializing in instructional lab support, departmental infrastructure, and WordPress development. I work closely with faculty and staff to maintain reliable systems, support research and instruction, and develop internal tools that improve workflows.
What I Do
🖥️ WordPress & Web Development
- Migrated 30+ sites to cPanel
- Created custom plugins and solved UI issues
- Maintain and secure UCLA faculty websites
🛠️ IT Systems & Support
- Maintain computer labs and user accounts
- Install OS images, manage Group Policy
- Troubleshoot networks and device issues
📡 Automation & Networking
- Built Zoom login automation scripts
- Working toward CCNA certification
- Cisco hardware experience & Packet Tracer use
Featured Projects
Poets Alumniyat
A global, AI-powered poetry community that brings poets together to create, share, and explore human–AI collaboration in creative expression.
Alumniyat Poetry Foundation
A nonprofit initiative promoting poetry, cultural dialogue, and creative exploration of artificial intelligence in literature.
My AI Guy in LA – Practical AI Solutions & Automation Lab
A hands-on AI project hub focused on building real-world AI tools, automation workflows, and developer-ready frameworks.
The platform documents experiments, case studies, and production-grade implementations of AI agents, WordPress AI plugins, content automation, and data-driven systems—bridging the gap between theory and deployable solutions for businesses and creators.
Focus areas include:
- AI-powered WordPress plugins & integrations
- Automation scripts and intelligent workflows
- Custom AI agents (Brain + Hands architecture)
- Applied AI for content, analytics, and productivity
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My Idea Domains – Idea Marketplace & Website Builder
Innovative platform for packaging business ideas with domains, landing pages, and ready-to-launch websites. Helps entrepreneurs save time by starting with a complete online presence.
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What If Tales – AI Storytelling App
Personalized storytelling platform for kids using AI, behavior tracking, and custom WordPress plugins.
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Lab Computer Management Automation
Reduced maintenance time using Active Directory and Group Policy scripting.
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Zoom Event Login Script
Created a custom script to manage access to Zoom meetings for paid events.
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Poetry Platform & Voting Plugin
Developed a plugin for an Arabic poetry competition with custom voting and user profiles.
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Note:
The projects listed on this website are personal initiatives and are not affiliated with or endorsed by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).