{"id":4,"date":"2025-03-22T16:48:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-22T16:48:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.epss.ucla.edu\/omar\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2026-07-17T03:39:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T03:39:56","slug":"homepage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.epss.ucla.edu\/omar\/","title":{"rendered":"Homepage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light is-repeated has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);min-height:300px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-28 is-repeated\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/sites.epss.ucla.edu\/omar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/03\/https___dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com_uploads_articles_ucvqukozjexjkd2jrh1c.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-10 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-9c0fd174 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-content-justification-left\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5dc111c9 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-db2734bb6dc6331bf1ea174a2061d4f5\">Omar Abuassaf<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c40d6ab9b531ea39c61e78586f2a26d0 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>IT Specialist \u00b7 Lab Supervisor \u00b7 Web Developer<\/em><br>UCLA \u2014 Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.epss.ucla.edu\/omar\/projects\/\"><strong>View My Work<\/strong> <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:44px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\">About Me<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.epss.ucla.edu\/omar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/03\/DSC7174-Edit-Edit-Enhanced-SR-small-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.epss.ucla.edu\/omar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/03\/DSC7174-Edit-Edit-Enhanced-SR-small-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sites.epss.ucla.edu\/omar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/03\/DSC7174-Edit-Edit-Enhanced-SR-small-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.epss.ucla.edu\/omar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/03\/DSC7174-Edit-Edit-Enhanced-SR-small-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.epss.ucla.edu\/omar\/about-me\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"9\">Read More \u2192 <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\">What I Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f WordPress &amp; Web Development<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Migrated 30+ sites to cPanel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Created custom plugins and solved UI issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain and secure UCLA faculty websites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f IT Systems &amp; Support<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maintain computer labs and user accounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install OS images, manage Group Policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Troubleshoot networks and device issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udce1 Automation &amp; Networking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Built Zoom login automation scripts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working toward CCNA certification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cisco hardware experience &amp; Packet Tracer use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\">Featured Projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Webmaster and More \u2014 Web Development, AI Integration &amp; Business Automation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An independent professional project focused on building practical websites, AI-powered tools, and connected business automation solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Custom WordPress websites and plugins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OpenAI API-powered tools and workflows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Sheets, Calendar, Zoom, and messaging integrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automated lead capture and business processes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Website hosting, security, maintenance, and optimization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom solutions designed around real business needs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/webmasterandmore.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/webmasterandmore.com\/\">webmasterandmore.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.epss.ucla.edu\/omar\/webmaster-and-more-combining-web-development-ai-integration-and-business-automation\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sites.epss.ucla.edu\/omar\/webmaster-and-more-combining-web-development-ai-integration-and-business-automation\/\">Read Mor<\/a>e \u2192<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>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.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tel AI Agent \u2013 AI Phone Receptionist &amp; Virtual Assistant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The platform combines conversational AI, phone automation, and business workflows to help organizations reduce missed calls, improve customer service, and operate more efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AI phone receptionist available 24\/7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appointment scheduling and lead capture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intelligent call routing and transfers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom business knowledge integration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-time call summaries and notifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports small businesses and professional offices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/telaiagent.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/telaiagent.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">telaiagent.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.epss.ucla.edu\/omar\/2026\/06\/14\/tel-ai-agent-ai-powered-phone-receptionist-for-modern-businesses\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sites.epss.ucla.edu\/omar\/2026\/06\/14\/tel-ai-agent-ai-powered-phone-receptionist-for-modern-businesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read More \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clean LA Volunteers \u2013 Community Cleanup &amp; 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Residents can report areas needing attention, while volunteers can quickly find opportunities to help keep the city clean, green, and beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanlavolunteers.org\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cleanlavolunteers.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/cleanlavolunteers.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.epss.ucla.edu\/omar\/2026\/06\/04\/clean-la-volunteers-using-technology-and-community-action-to-keep-los-angeles-beautiful\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sites.epss.ucla.edu\/omar\/2026\/06\/04\/clean-la-volunteers-using-technology-and-community-action-to-keep-los-angeles-beautiful\/\">Read More \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/hub.alumniyat.org\/\">https:\/\/hub.alumniyat.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.epss.ucla.edu\/omar\/2026\/04\/08\/the-human-side-of-ai-making-artificial-intelligence-practical-and-accessible\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sites.epss.ucla.edu\/omar\/2026\/03\/09\/ai-poetry-challenge-exploring-poetry-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence\/\">Read More \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Poets Alumniyat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A global, AI-powered poetry community that brings poets together to create, share, and explore human\u2013AI collaboration in creative expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.epss.ucla.edu\/omar\/2026\/03\/09\/from-ai-poetry-experiment-to-global-community-the-evolution-of-poets-alumniyat\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sites.epss.ucla.edu\/omar\/2026\/03\/09\/ai-poetry-challenge-exploring-poetry-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence\/\">Read More \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alumniyat Poetry Foundation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A nonprofit initiative promoting poetry, cultural dialogue, and creative exploration of artificial intelligence in literature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.epss.ucla.edu\/omar\/2026\/03\/09\/alumniyat-poetry-foundation-poetry-culture-and-artificial-intelligence\/\">Read More \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My AI Guy in LA \u2013 Practical AI Solutions &amp; Automation Lab<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A hands-on AI project hub focused on building <strong>real-world AI tools<\/strong>, automation workflows, and developer-ready frameworks.<br>The platform documents experiments, case studies, and production-grade implementations of AI agents, WordPress AI plugins, content automation, and data-driven systems\u2014bridging the gap between theory and deployable solutions for businesses and creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Focus areas include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AI-powered WordPress plugins &amp; integrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automation scripts and intelligent workflows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom AI agents (Brain + Hands architecture)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applied AI for content, analytics, and productivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>[<a href=\"https:\/\/aiguyinla.com\/about-us\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/whatiftales.com\/\">Read More <\/a>\u2192]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My Idea Domains \u2013 Idea Marketplace &amp; Website Builder<\/strong><br>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.<br>[<a href=\"https:\/\/myideadomains.com\/about-us\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/whatiftales.com\/\">Read More <\/a>\u2192]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What If Tales \u2013 AI Storytelling App<\/strong><br>Personalized storytelling platform for kids using AI, behavior tracking, and custom WordPress plugins.<br>[<a href=\"https:\/\/whatiftales.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/whatiftales.com\/\">Read More <\/a>\u2192]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lab Computer Management Automation<\/strong><br>Reduced maintenance time using Active Directory and Group Policy scripting.<br>[Read More \u2192]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Zoom Event Login Script<\/strong><br>Created a custom script to manage access to Zoom meetings for paid events.<br>[Read More \u2192]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Poetry Platform &amp; Voting Plugin<\/strong><br>Developed a plugin for an Arabic poetry competition with custom voting and user profiles.<br>[View Plugin \u2192]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The projects listed on this website are personal initiatives and are not affiliated with or endorsed by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:57px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Me I am an IT professional at UCLA EPSS specializing in instructional lab support, departmental infrastructure, and WordPress development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":47,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.epss.ucla.edu\/omar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.epss.ucla.edu\/omar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.epss.ucla.edu\/omar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.epss.ucla.edu\/omar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/47"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.epss.ucla.edu\/omar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4"}],"version-history":[{"count":82,"href":"https:\/\/sites.epss.ucla.edu\/omar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":184,"href":"https:\/\/sites.epss.ucla.edu\/omar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4\/revisions\/184"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.epss.ucla.edu\/omar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.epss.ucla.edu\/omar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.epss.ucla.edu\/omar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}