Nasi David Peretz

Abstrakt Designs, LLC.

NasiPeretz

Los Angeles, CA

Nasi Peretz is a graduate of the University of Southern California, Viterbi School of Engineering in Computer Engineering & Computer Science. He completed his masters in Engineering Management at USC in 2006, and is currently maintaining numerous development and production internet/intranet environments. As the founder of Abstrakt Designs, he has developed numerous custom applications for small to medium sized businesses in an array of programming languages and platforms.

My focus is on improving business processes through IT by creating, maintaining, and hosting web applications, and shaping web needs around businesses to help them grow. Project manager of several web dev projects, designer of multiple large scale sites, and production manager for 15+ application servers.

Experience

  • Chief Information Officer
    Los Angeles, CA
    Jul 2007 - Present
    WestsideRentals.com

    Provide technology vision and leadership in the development and implementation of the largest rental website in Southern California. Provide strategic and tactical planning, development, evaluation, and coordination of the information and technology systems for this large scale site. responsible for the management of multiple information and communication systems and projects, including voice, data, imaging, and office automation. Develop and implement enhanced features for the site, as well as integrate with 3rd party vendors.

  • Senior Web Architect
    Los Angeles, CA
    Jun 2005 - Present
    University of Southern California (LAW)

    Lead the development of a new portal system for the school, create an online alumni community for the purpose of increasing donations, develop over 30 applications for internal & external process enhancement. Manage server deployment and SAN solution. Manage development and release of new public website and intranet. Designed and developed the 5000+ page site for USC Law: http://law.usc.edu Management and training of two staff members.

  • Founder
    Los Angeles, CA
    Jan 2000 - Present
    Abstrakt Designs

    Founded Abstrakt Designs, LLC, a premier consulting agency specializing in design and development of web applications. Company focus is improving business processes through IT by creating, maintaining, and hosting web applications, and shaping web needs around businesses to help them grow. Currently collocating and administering multiple servers in a downtown LA Datacenter. Created http://www.fitsscape.com, http://www.visualeffectssociety.com, http://www.mintietechnologies.com, http://www.bizworld.org, http://www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org, and many more sites. Portfolio available upon request.

  • Web Production Manager
    Los Angeles, CA
    Aug 2002 - Jun 2005
    University of Southern California (Marshall)

    Production (live systems) manager supporting all of Marshalls Web Applications, more than 15 web applications spread across 18 servers. Redesigned main USC Marshall site: http://www.marshall.usc.edu

    Enhanced and designed the Marshall Registration System, Marshall Admissions System, and the Marshall Career Opportunity System. Prototyped, designed, and developed with a team of programmers JSP and Coldfusion applications, including the main portal: MyMarshall, Event Management System (MEMS), Marshall Undergraduate Scheduling system, MBA Career Opportunity System (similar to Dice.com, Monster.com), and MBA Admissions.

    Secured all of Marshalls web environments, and improved performance on the core system: MyMarshall portal. Manage, train, and schedule a staff of five computer science Masters students.

Education

  • BS Computer Engineering and Computer Science
    Los Angeles, CA
    Aug 1999 - May 2003
    University of Southern California

    The Computer Engineering and Computer Science program offers students an equal balance of hardware and software courses. It leads to a Bachelors of Science degree in the School of Engineering.

  • MS Engineering Management
    Los Angeles, CA
    May 2003 - May 2006
    University of Southern California

    The USC Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEMT) program is designed for students with undergraduate degrees in engineering or related sciences to prepare them for management responsibilities. As an MSEMT student, you will learn how to lead technology projects as well as manage teams, engineering functions, and companies. In addition, you will gain an understanding of the economic decision making processes. More than just theory, the MSEMT program offers real world examples provided by instructors who have years of relevant industry experience, covering topics such as technology creation, management of invention, information systems, managerial accounting, and quantitative methods. This is also a suitable program to help prospective technical entrepreneurs understand the enterprise creation process.