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
Webmaster and More — Web Development, AI Integration & Business Automation
An independent professional project focused on building practical websites, AI-powered tools, and connected business automation solutions.
The project brings together custom WordPress development, OpenAI API integration, external service integrations, workflow automation, hosting, security, and ongoing website support for small businesses and professional organizations.
Key Features
- Custom WordPress websites and plugins
- OpenAI API-powered tools and workflows
- Google Sheets, Calendar, Zoom, and messaging integrations
- Automated lead capture and business processes
- Website hosting, security, maintenance, and optimization
- Custom solutions designed around real business needs
Website: webmasterandmore.com
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Webmaster and More is an independent professional project and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by UCLA or the UCLA Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences.
Tel AI Agent – AI Phone Receptionist & Virtual Assistant
An AI-powered phone receptionist platform that helps businesses answer calls 24/7, capture leads, schedule appointments, and provide customer support through natural voice conversations.
The platform combines conversational AI, phone automation, and business workflows to help organizations reduce missed calls, improve customer service, and operate more efficiently.
Key Features
- AI phone receptionist available 24/7
- Appointment scheduling and lead capture
- Intelligent call routing and transfers
- Custom business knowledge integration
- Real-time call summaries and notifications
- Supports small businesses and professional offices
Website: telaiagent.com
Clean LA Volunteers – Community Cleanup & Volunteer Coordination Platform
Helping Keep Los Angeles Clean, One Small Spot at a Time
A community cleanup platform that connects volunteers with reported litter hotspots across Los Angeles. Residents can report areas needing attention, while volunteers can quickly find opportunities to help keep the city clean, green, and beautiful.
Website: https://cleanlavolunteers.org
An educational AI platform designed to help beginners understand and use artificial intelligence in practical, human-centered ways. The project focuses on simplifying AI concepts, promoting ethical awareness, and empowering users to apply AI in daily work and learning.
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).