Personal Details
- Name: Benjamin A. Perez
- Adress: PO Box 2551, Orange, CA, 92859
- Phone: (714) 273-1509
- Email: dr.benperez@gmail.com
Work Experience
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May 2011 - Present
California InterContinental University
Program Director, IT and Learning Solutions
1470 Valley Vista Drive, Suite 150, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 396-6090
Job Summary: Manage and maintain the Learning Management System (Moodle) and ensure new programs, plug-ins, and software modifications are tested and implemented successfully. Work with accreditation bodies such as DETC and CHEA to ensure compliance. Design instructional technologies that can be utilized to increase student learning and promote a positive learning environment for online students. Create a technology plan for the University structured to remain a leader in the field of technology and to design an infrastructure that is conducive to future growth and expansion.
- Manage and support all online learning activities
- Developed an Associate's Degree Program in Information Technology
- Created a technology plan and established a network security policy
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May 2002 - May 2011
Orange Unified School District
Senior Information Systems Analyst
1401 N. Handy Street, Orange, CA 92867
(714) 628-4000
Job Summary: Manage and maintain the teacher credential database to ensure compliance with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Prepare the annual California Basic Educational Data Systems (CBEDS) report in order to receive funding for school and district-level programs from the California Department of Education. Prepare and electronically submit monthly account expenditure reports by department to the Office of the District Superintendent. Provide technical specifications for the purchase of district-wide hardware and software applications. Maintain security of internal and external web-portal servers accessed by parents, students, teachers, and administrators. Administer and update the virus signature files to prevent virus outbreaks. Deploy critical server updates and remotely distribute client updates. Review help desk requests and assign them to the proper member of the technical support staff. Perform a variety of other managerial and technical tasks and meet regularly with department managers to discuss departmental needs. Communicate with vendors and request bids as needed for special projects.
- Manage student information system and learning management system
- Audit Internet access logs to ensure compliance with the Acceptable-Use Policy
- Maintain the district website and intranet
Technical Skills
- Database Administration Extensive experience Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Access, SQL
- Web Development Extensive skillset ASP.Net, JavaScript, PHP
- Crystal Reports Moderate skillset Design reports for web and print
- Network Administration Minimal skillset Active Directory, Security
- Windows OS Extensive experience Excellent platform knowledge and administrative capabilities
- Microsoft Office Suite Extensive experience Edit documents in Word, Excel spreadsheets