Dr. Fereidoun Ghasemzadeh () is an assistant Professor in the Management and Economics School at Sharif University of Technology. He is the founder and currently the CEO of Afranet, a leading Internet and E-Commerce company in Iran.
He received his B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from Sharif University, and his Ph.D. in Management Science and Information Systems from DeGroote School of Business of McMaster University in Canada and then continued his research in a Postdoctoral capacity at McMaster.
Dr. Ghasemzadeh has published more than 10 academic papers in refereed journals and international conference proceedings, primarily on project portfolio selection, decision support systems and electronic commerce. His papers in the field of Project Portfolio Selection have received extensive attention and now serve as reference papers in this domain.
He has about 100 articles in the media and has held dozens of conferences and seminars in those areas in Iran and abroad. He was also selected as the Instructor of the Year at Sharif University of Technology, School of Management and Economics in the year 2002.
Selected Publications
Note: all citation numbers are until January 2009.
*An integrated framework for project portfolio selection (cited by 111)
*Project portfolio selection through decision support (cited by 61)
*A zero-one model for project portfolio selection and scheduling (cited by 27)
*A decision support system for project portfolio selection (cited by 11)
*“E-Commerce Adoption: A two dimensional maturity model”, 4th World Congress on the Management of Electronic Business, Hamilton, Canada, January 15 - 17, 2003.
*“Web-Based Decision Support for Project Portfolio Selection”, International Workshop on Component-Based Electronic Commerce, University of California, Berkeley, July 1998.
He received his B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from Sharif University, and his Ph.D. in Management Science and Information Systems from DeGroote School of Business of McMaster University in Canada and then continued his research in a Postdoctoral capacity at McMaster.
Dr. Ghasemzadeh has published more than 10 academic papers in refereed journals and international conference proceedings, primarily on project portfolio selection, decision support systems and electronic commerce. His papers in the field of Project Portfolio Selection have received extensive attention and now serve as reference papers in this domain.
He has about 100 articles in the media and has held dozens of conferences and seminars in those areas in Iran and abroad. He was also selected as the Instructor of the Year at Sharif University of Technology, School of Management and Economics in the year 2002.
Selected Publications
Note: all citation numbers are until January 2009.
*An integrated framework for project portfolio selection (cited by 111)
*Project portfolio selection through decision support (cited by 61)
*A zero-one model for project portfolio selection and scheduling (cited by 27)
*A decision support system for project portfolio selection (cited by 11)
*“E-Commerce Adoption: A two dimensional maturity model”, 4th World Congress on the Management of Electronic Business, Hamilton, Canada, January 15 - 17, 2003.
*“Web-Based Decision Support for Project Portfolio Selection”, International Workshop on Component-Based Electronic Commerce, University of California, Berkeley, July 1998.
Viewpath is a web-based application that lets individuals and collaborative teams securely manage projects and events online.
History
Viewpath was founded by Dean Carlson. Prior to Viewpath, Dean spent two decades providing time and project management consulting to many Fortune 1000 companies and large government agencies. Viewpath’s 1.0 release was launched in 2002 as a SaaS (Software as a Service) application. In October 2007 the company began a public beta of its 2.0 SaaS version. The 2.0 release was commercially launched in Sept of 2008.
Software
The 2.0 version uses extensive AJAX programming within the user-interface to provides inline editing, customizable column layouts, drag-and-drop scheduling on gantt charts and Event Calendars.
Viewpath’s design includes both linear and nonlinear planning strategies to provide flexibility in managing projects even when scheduling details may still be unknown. This contrasts to traditional project planning tools that requires every activity have a start and finish date in a linear schedule.
The application is modeled on project management best practices with customizable activity dashboards. With AJAX, there is no lag time for changes. You can start a page without all the details and not be forced to make a decision prematurely.
Viewpath has integrated a subset of its AJAX code into the Google Docs framework to create dynamic Gantt charts that can be shared or published from within a Google Spreadsheet.
History
Viewpath was founded by Dean Carlson. Prior to Viewpath, Dean spent two decades providing time and project management consulting to many Fortune 1000 companies and large government agencies. Viewpath’s 1.0 release was launched in 2002 as a SaaS (Software as a Service) application. In October 2007 the company began a public beta of its 2.0 SaaS version. The 2.0 release was commercially launched in Sept of 2008.
Software
The 2.0 version uses extensive AJAX programming within the user-interface to provides inline editing, customizable column layouts, drag-and-drop scheduling on gantt charts and Event Calendars.
Viewpath’s design includes both linear and nonlinear planning strategies to provide flexibility in managing projects even when scheduling details may still be unknown. This contrasts to traditional project planning tools that requires every activity have a start and finish date in a linear schedule.
The application is modeled on project management best practices with customizable activity dashboards. With AJAX, there is no lag time for changes. You can start a page without all the details and not be forced to make a decision prematurely.
Viewpath has integrated a subset of its AJAX code into the Google Docs framework to create dynamic Gantt charts that can be shared or published from within a Google Spreadsheet.
Afranet, the first Iranian Internet Service Provider in the private sector, was established in 1998 and currently is a 100% private company.
Having access to the latest satellite and telecommunication technology, Afranet has direct access to the internet backbone with a send and receive bandwidth of 155 Mbit/s.
Providing diverse solutions for Internet Access, Telephoning, E-commerce, Data Center and many more, Afranet works with many governmental and private companies.
Afranet’s clients form a big family of many government ministries and organizations as well as some 150 companies within the Private Sector and about 10,000 users of internet access and telephone services.
Having access to the latest satellite and telecommunication technology, Afranet has direct access to the internet backbone with a send and receive bandwidth of 155 Mbit/s.
Providing diverse solutions for Internet Access, Telephoning, E-commerce, Data Center and many more, Afranet works with many governmental and private companies.
Afranet’s clients form a big family of many government ministries and organizations as well as some 150 companies within the Private Sector and about 10,000 users of internet access and telephone services.
Arrowstar aka ScrappyBoy (born Aaron Butts) is a talented upcoming Canadian music producer.
Biography
"Arrowstar" also known as "ScrappyBoy" is a Canadian hip-hop producer currently living in Los Angeles, California who is currently attending University at California Institute of Arts.
Arrowstar began his career producing throughout Canada and is most recognized for his synth bass/unique piano riffs. After not receiving the proper amount of recognition Arrowstar moved to Los Angeles for a summer. Arrowstar initially failed to gain exposure, losing most of his savings and while packing up and moving back to Canada, Arrowstar was recognized by upcoming R&B star Akon. Akon along with Rick Ross sat down in studio with Arrowstar eventually producing the song "Cross That Line" which featured on Rick Ross's Album Port of Miami. The song received worldwide exposure and success while becoming the lead-in single for Akon's tour.
After the success of Cross That Line, Arrowstar signed to Akon's newly found label Konvict Muzik. It seemed as though Arrowstar dropped out of the music production scene as even though signed as a producer he was not active. It was rumoured that this was due to problems between Arrowstar and Akon regarding Arrowstar's future and the inability to agree on song rights.
Arrowstar was later dropped from Konvict Muzik and shortly thereafter signed to Nappy Boy Digital, a new record label founded by T-Pain which would focus on digital music distribution and is an imprint of Konvict Muzik.
Through this new adventure Arrowstar began to expand his knowledge while meeting many successful producers in the industry. 2008 proved to be a very successful year for the upcoming producer who worked closely with T-Pain creating singles such as Dream Girl - Tay Dizm Feat. Akon, Flight School - Kanye West Feat. T-Pain, GLC.
Arrowstar claimed that he "didn't want to create lame mainstream beats" and began working on his own co-producing singles such as, Welcome to the World - Kevin Rudolf Feat. Rick Ross, Jump - Flo Rida Feat. Nelly Furtado. Jump feauture a unique synth bass. The song is currently being used to promote the Disney film G-Force, and an edited version has been added to Radio Disney's playlist.
Because of Arrowstar's arrogance and an unfit desire to follow his contract Arrowstar was released from his Nappy Boy Digital and soon thereafter the release of the single "Flight School" signed with Kanye West and G.O.O.D Music. A label created by Kanye West which allows for artists creativity. With Kanye's financial backing Arrowstar is able to "be himself" producing beats which he feels is ahead of their time. Recently claiming that he showed a sample song to Swizz Beats, which Swiss took in a different direction creating the lead single "I Can Transform Ya" by Chris Brown Feat. Lil Wayne.
Arrowstar since has produced the song "Could You Be The Reason", which became "We Don't Care" and featured on Akon's new album Freedom. He has also worked with T-Pain producing Take Your Shirt Off, and remixing Shakira's single "She Wolf" which featured T-Pain on a verse.
Production
Biography
"Arrowstar" also known as "ScrappyBoy" is a Canadian hip-hop producer currently living in Los Angeles, California who is currently attending University at California Institute of Arts.
Arrowstar began his career producing throughout Canada and is most recognized for his synth bass/unique piano riffs. After not receiving the proper amount of recognition Arrowstar moved to Los Angeles for a summer. Arrowstar initially failed to gain exposure, losing most of his savings and while packing up and moving back to Canada, Arrowstar was recognized by upcoming R&B star Akon. Akon along with Rick Ross sat down in studio with Arrowstar eventually producing the song "Cross That Line" which featured on Rick Ross's Album Port of Miami. The song received worldwide exposure and success while becoming the lead-in single for Akon's tour.
After the success of Cross That Line, Arrowstar signed to Akon's newly found label Konvict Muzik. It seemed as though Arrowstar dropped out of the music production scene as even though signed as a producer he was not active. It was rumoured that this was due to problems between Arrowstar and Akon regarding Arrowstar's future and the inability to agree on song rights.
Arrowstar was later dropped from Konvict Muzik and shortly thereafter signed to Nappy Boy Digital, a new record label founded by T-Pain which would focus on digital music distribution and is an imprint of Konvict Muzik.
Through this new adventure Arrowstar began to expand his knowledge while meeting many successful producers in the industry. 2008 proved to be a very successful year for the upcoming producer who worked closely with T-Pain creating singles such as Dream Girl - Tay Dizm Feat. Akon, Flight School - Kanye West Feat. T-Pain, GLC.
Arrowstar claimed that he "didn't want to create lame mainstream beats" and began working on his own co-producing singles such as, Welcome to the World - Kevin Rudolf Feat. Rick Ross, Jump - Flo Rida Feat. Nelly Furtado. Jump feauture a unique synth bass. The song is currently being used to promote the Disney film G-Force, and an edited version has been added to Radio Disney's playlist.
Because of Arrowstar's arrogance and an unfit desire to follow his contract Arrowstar was released from his Nappy Boy Digital and soon thereafter the release of the single "Flight School" signed with Kanye West and G.O.O.D Music. A label created by Kanye West which allows for artists creativity. With Kanye's financial backing Arrowstar is able to "be himself" producing beats which he feels is ahead of their time. Recently claiming that he showed a sample song to Swizz Beats, which Swiss took in a different direction creating the lead single "I Can Transform Ya" by Chris Brown Feat. Lil Wayne.
Arrowstar since has produced the song "Could You Be The Reason", which became "We Don't Care" and featured on Akon's new album Freedom. He has also worked with T-Pain producing Take Your Shirt Off, and remixing Shakira's single "She Wolf" which featured T-Pain on a verse.
Production