Nicolas (Nick) F. Perez, Ph.D.
Director of IT, Facilities and Security
Georgia Tech Research Corporation (GTRC)
Georgia Tech Applied Research Corporation (GTARC)
926 Dalney Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
Office: 404-894-1657
E-Mail: nick@gatech.edu
Teaching
Instructor, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2012 – Present
GT2000 – Transfer Student Seminar Course
GT2000 Instructor of the Year – 2019
GT1000 – First Year Seminar Course
Academic success strategies (e.g. time management, study skills, academic advising)
Academic enrichment programs (co-op, study abroad, undergraduate research)
Leadership, community service, and involvement opportunities
Career and major exploration
Resume preparation
Team building skills
Oral presentation skills
Georgia Tech history and traditions
Professional Experience
Director of IT, Facilities and Security, Georgia Tech Research Corporation, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2011 –
Direct the design, engineering, acquisition and maintenance of all Technology. Supervise and manage the security, maintenance and improvements of the Research Administration Building.
Director, Operations and Services, Georgia Tech Research Corporation, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 1994 – 2011
Managed Information Technology, Accounts Payable and Collections.
President/Owner, Professional Directions, Inc., Lilburn, GA, 1986 – 1994
Provided Information Technology and Computer Aided Design (CAD) consulting services to a client base spanning from small Architectural firms to Fortune 500 multinational corporations.
Data Processing Manager, Walk Thru the Bible Ministries, Atlanta, GA 1984 – 1986
Managed the Information Systems for the company, including their Order Entry, Magazine Circulation and GL/AR/AP systems.
Applications Consultant, Sigma Design, Inc., Atlanta, GA, 1983 – 1984
Performed CAD systems demonstrations with the sales team and provided technical training and support to the user base throughout the southeastern US.
Architect I, Rust Engineering, Birmingham, AL, 1981 – 1983
Prepared construction documents for major commercial construction projects, mostly in the paper industry.
Facilities Planner, Texas Instrument, Inc., Houston, TX, 1980 – 1981
Designed and managed internal building renovations and personnel moves.
Education
Mercer University, Atlanta, GA
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership, 2020
Samford University, Birmingham, AL
Master of Business Administration, 1983
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
Bachelor of Science (Architecture), 1980
Additional Seminars and Courses
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Program
Community-Engaged Research (CEnR), 5/31/19
CITI Conflicts of Interest, 5/31/19
Responsible Conduct of Research, 5/31/19
Social & Behavioral Research – Basic, 6/3/19
Data or Specimens Only Research – Basic, 6/3/19
History and Ethics of Human Subjects Research, 05/24/16
Informed Consent, 05/24/16
Records-Based Research, 05/24/16
Genetic Research in Human Populations, 05/24/16
Students in Research, 05/26/16
Internet-Based Research – SBE, 05/26/16
Research and HIPAA Privacy Protections, 05/27/16
Conflicts of Interest in Research Involving Human Subjects, 05/27/16
Humanitarian Use Devices (HUDs), 05/27/16
Information Technology
Oracle
Masters Certificate – Database Administrator, 6/23/1999
Data Modeling and Relational Database Design, 6/4/1999
Oracle7 Backup and Recovery Workshop, 2/25/1998
Oracle7 Performance Tuning Workshop, 5/30/1997
Administer the Oracle7 Database I, 1/26/1996
Introduction to Oracle, 7/15/1994
Oracle Enterprise Suite Applications
Oracle General Ledger Reporting, 11/21/1997
Oracle Applications System Administration, 5/6/1997
Digital Equipment Corporation
Open VMS System Performance Management, 11/17/1995
OpenVMS System and Network Node Management II, 11/18/1994
OpenVMS System and Network Node Management I, 9/16/1994
OpenVMS Skills for Users, 6/3/1994
Miscellaneous
Cyber Security Briefing, 3/7/2016
MS Exchange System Administration II, 2010
MS Exchange System Administration I, 2010
VMware System Administration, 2010
Dreamweaver CS3, 4/3/2009
Project Management Basics, 10/26/2004
Grants Management for Campus Administrators, 6/12/2002
Administering MS Windows NT 4.0, 11/19/1999
Security
Annual Security Refresher and Insider Threat Briefing, 10/25/2019
Annual Ethics Attestation, 3/2019
Annual Security Refresher and Insider Threat Briefing, 12/7/2018
Annual Ethics Attestation, 3/2018
Annual Security Refresher Briefing, 9/27/2017
DSS Security Vulnerability Assessment Preparation, 3/6/2017
Annual Ethics Attestation, 3/2017
Annual Conflict of Interest Briefing, 3/2017
Annual Security Refresher Briefing Combined, 9/28/2016
Annual Ethics Attestation, 3/7/2016
Annual Conflict of Interest Briefing, 3/7/2016
Annual Security Refresher Briefing, 10/14/2015
USG Ethics Policy Expectations of Ethical Behavior, 3/19/2015
OPSEC Security Briefing, 2/16/2015
Annual Security Refresher Briefing, 10/27/2014
USG Ethics Policy Expectations of Ethical Behavior, 3/15/2014
Annual Security Refresher Briefing, 7/19/2013
USG Ethics Policy Expectations of Ethical Behavior, 3/15/2013
Annual Security Refresher Briefing, 8/20/2012
USG Ethics Policy Expectations of Ethical Behavior, 3/15/2012
Annual Security Refresher Briefing, 7/12/2011
USG Ethics Policy Expectations of Ethical Behavior, 3/17/2011
Emergency Preparedness
Crime Prevention 101, 3/25/2016
Bomb Threat Management, 3/8/2016
Plan, Prep, React — Active Shooter Response Options, 2/10/2016
Emergency Preparedness Certificate, 1/16/2014
Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100 1/16/2014
Continuity of Operations Planning, 5/29/2013
First Aid Training, 12/7/2012
Crime Prevention 101, 12/6/2012
Campus Fire Safety, 11/29/2012
What Is In Your Building: Hazards Awareness, 11/15/2012
Plan, Prep, React — Active Shooter Response Options, 4/24/2012
Emergency Preparedness, 101 3/20/2012
CPR + AED Training, 2/8/2008
Special Topics Courses – Ebola Awareness, 11/4/2014
Special Topics Courses – Radicalization, 11/4/2014
Facilities
Right to Know Globalized System, 3/24/2016
Annual Building Manager Symposium, 3/17/2015
Annual Building Manager Symposium, 3/18/2014
Annual Building Manager Symposium, 3/19/2013
First Annual Building Manager Symposium, 3/20/2012
Teaching
Uncovering [Un]Intentional Communication Practices in Teaching and Learning, 10/15/2015
Size Matters: Teaching your Small Class for All It’s Worth, 9/17/2015
Human Resources
Haven: Understanding Sexual Assault, 3/7/2016
Performance Management Essentials – Coaching for Improved Performance, 7/10/2008
Building Workplace Trust through Communication, 5/12/2005
Fundamentals of Good Leadership, 2/22/2005
Promote Yourself, 5/25/2000
The Right Hire, 8/17/1999
Managing a Diverse Workforce, 5/19/1999
Preventing Sexual Harassment, 10/15/1998
Conference Proceedings and Presentations
Perez, N., First Generation College Freshman Attrition and Persistence for Native American Students
Dissertation Defense-Mercer University, Atlanta, GA
December 16, 2019
Perez, N., College Freshman Attrition and Sophomore Year Retention for First-Generation Native American Students
Blackfeet Nation Institutional Review Board
Days of the Piikani at Blackfeet Community College, Browning, MT
September 17, 2019
Perez, N., Trivedi, N., Teaching GT1000
GTRC and OSP Prospective GT1000 Instructors, Atlanta, GA
March 7, 2014
Perez, N., Whitehurst, T., Microsoft Exchange Upgrade
Joint meeting of the Georgia Tech Research Corporation and the Office of Sponsored Programs, Atlanta, GA
March 21, 2012 and March 23, 2012
Perez, N., Mincey, R., Microsoft Exchange Pilot Program
Georgia Tech Research Corporation’s Executive Management, Atlanta, GA
March 12, 2012
Perez, N., Active Directory Migration
Joint meeting of the Georgia Tech Research Corporation and the Office of Sponsored Programs, Atlanta, GA
January 20, 2012 and January 24, 2012
Perez, N., Elvis Has Left the Building: Emergency Planning
NCURA Region III Spring Meeting, Nashville, TN
May 16, 2007
Etheredge, S., Perez, N., Walton, E., Research Foundations, Research Corporations and Research Parks
NCURA National Meeting, Washington, DC
November 6, 2006
Perez, N., System Security and Disaster Recovery
NCURA Region III Spring Meeting, San Destin, FL
May 5, 2003
Battey, D., Perez, N., Oglesby, C., Napier, P., Electronic Research Administration Tips and Tricks
NCURA Region III Spring Meeting, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
May 7, 2001
Battey, D., Perez, N., Oglesby, C., Napier, P., Preparing Faculty for Electronic Research Administration
NCURA Region III and SRA Southern Section Joint Spring Meeting, Ashville, NC
April 17, 2000
Perez, N., Intranet and Computer Usage at PCS
Parkview Christian School, Lilburn, GA
March 29, 2000
Garton, J., Perez, N., Collections Status Briefing
Georgia Tech Research Corporation’s Board of Trustees Meeting
June 18, 1999
Bell, R., Perez, N., Corporate Briefing on GTRC
Moody’s Investors Service and Standard and Poor’s Briefing
December 2, 1996
Perez, N., Senior Research Leadership Grants Program Briefing
Georgia Tech Research Corporation’s Board of Trustees Meeting
June 2, 1996
Perez, N., Post Billing Cycle Unbilled Work Briefing
Georgia Tech Research Corporation’s Board of Trustees Meeting
June 2, 1996
Perez, N., Senior Research Leadership Grants Program Briefing
Georgia Tech Research Corporation’s Board of Trustees Meeting
December 5, 1995
Perez, N., Moving Expense Program Briefing
Georgia Tech Research Corporation’s Board of Trustees Meeting
December 5, 1995
Perez, N., Tuition Reimbursement Program Briefing
Georgia Tech Research Corporation’s Board of Trustees Meeting
September 26, 1995
Perez, N., Equipment and Facilities Grants Program Briefing
Georgia Tech Research Corporation’s Board of Trustees Meeting
September 26, 1995
Perez, N., Professional Society Travel Program Briefing
Georgia Tech Research Corporation’s Board of Trustees Meeting
June 10, 1995
Perez, N., Foreign Travel Program Briefing
Georgia Tech Research Corporation’s Board of Trustees Meeting
June 10, 1995
Perez, N., Computerization of the Facilities Management Process
Digital Equipment Corporation Quarterly Sales Meeting, Atlanta, GA
1993
Perez, N., Wide Area Network Concepts
BellSouth Property Management, Birmingham, AL
1992
Perez, N., Bate, S., Automating Asset Tracking
BellSouth Property Management Senior Staff, Atlanta, GA
1991
Perez, N., Computerized Approach to Mandatory Drug Testing Reporting
Delta Air Lines Information Systems Staff, Atlanta, GA
1990
Perez, N., The SIGMAC Programming Language
Florida Users of Sigma Systems Convention, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
1988
Perez, N., C Programming On Sigma Design CAD Systems
Florida Users of Sigma Systems Meeting, Tampa, FL
1987
Perez, N., Rogers, W., Three Dimensional CAD Usage
Harvard University School of Architecture, Boston, MA
1983
Professional Organizations
National Council of University Research Administrators, 1994 –
Oracle Applications Users Group, 1994 –
Service
Service to the Georgia Institute of Technology
Restarting the Research Enterprise Task Force, 2020
– Guiding Principles Subgroup
– Policies Subgroup
– Personal Protective Equipment Subgroup
Transfer Student Work Group, 2019 –
Information Technology Advisory Community, 2014 –
Georgia Tech Research Corporation Working Technology Task Force, 2009 –
Technical Experts Council, 2013 – 2017
Undergraduate Research Spring Symposium (Judge-Ivan Allen-LMC, International Affairs & Economics), 2016
Staff Awards Selection Committee, 2014 – 2016
Undergraduate Research Spring Symposium (Judge-Interactive Computing & Computer Science), 2015
Physical Access Control Task Force, 2015
Computer Network Usage and Security Policy Task Force, 2009 – 2010
Data Access Policy Task Force, 2010
Departmental Information Systems Committee, 2010
Year 2000 Compliance Management Board, 1997 – 1999
Research Administration Redesign Task Force Steering Group, 1997 – 1998
Service to the National Council of University Research Administrators (Member since 1994)
Region III Site Selection Committee, 2004
Electronic Research Administration Committee, 1999 – 2003
Electronic Research Administration Committee (Chairman), 2001-2002
Publications
Perez, N. (2020). First generation college freshman attrition and persistence for
Native American students. (Ph.D. in Educational Leadership Dissertation), Mercer
University, Atlanta, GA. Retrieved from
https://libraries.mercer.edu/ursa/handle/10898/12352
Sinclaire, N. (2008). The Virtual Man. Austin, TX: Siren Publishing. ISBN 1-60601-156-1
Miscellaneous
Speak, read and write Spanish fluently
Long distance runner
Published photographer and author
Elected to Who’s Who Among American Executives, 1994
Georgia Tech Chapter of Delta Upsilon Alumnus of the Year, 1992 and 1993