Omair Ali

Omair Ali is a firm believer in the equal and inseparable power of visual and functional communication. Creativity and technology are the lights that guide him, allowing him to fuse the visual aesthetic, the interactive experience, and information architecture into a singular experience.

SKILLS

• 13+ years experience in Web & Graphic Design • 7+ years of leadership experience as founder of a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering dialogue that encourages mutual respect and harmony • 10+ years experience as an On-Air Radio DJ/Personality • 10+ years experience in audio and video recording, editing, encoding, mastering, DVD authoring, & Photography • Thorough understanding of Web 2.0, social media tools, web standards (W3C), CSS, XHTML, XML, RSS, E-Commerce/shopping cart systems, and Content Management Systems • Sound knowledge of the following platforms and applications: Mac OS X, Windows, Pro-Tools, Apple Final Cut Studio (including Motion, SoundTrack Pro, QuickTime), Adobe CS4 (Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, & Flash) • Strong sense of color theory, layout, lighting, & design principles • Excellent communication skills with the ability to cut through tense situations with a touch of humor

EDUCATION

2000-2002 BFA, Digital Media Art, CADRE Laboratory for New Media, SJSU 1999-2000 Minor, Graphic Design, San Jose State University