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Resume - J. Miguel Guhlin

J. Miguel Guhlin

San Antonio, TX | Central Time | Remote-ready

mguhlin.org | Portfolio | TCEA Projects

Website Performance, Client Success, and Digital Product Adoption

Digital product and education technology leader with 30+ years of experience helping organizations adopt, support, and improve web-based tools. Experienced in client-facing training, online learning systems, WordPress publishing, HTML/CSS/JavaScript tools, implementation support, privacy-aware technology review, and plain-language communication for nontechnical audiences.

Known for turning complex technology into practical workflows, support materials, web tools, dashboards, slide decks, and training experiences that users can understand and apply. Current work includes Gen AI-supported workflow design, professional learning systems, self-contained web tools, and digital resources for schools, nonprofits, and professional associations.

Core Strengths

Client relationship support Website strategy Digital product adoption Web-based tools HTML/CSS/JavaScript WordPress LMS administration Technical communication Implementation support User training KPI-informed improvement Data privacy Remote collaboration Cross-functional coordination Professional learning design

Professional Experience

Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA)

Director of Professional Development | 2016–Present

  • Lead professional development, online learning, Gen AI training, and educator-facing digital content for K–16 educators, administrators, librarians, instructional coaches, and technology leaders.
  • Create courses, certifications, workshops, slide decks, frameworks, and self-contained web tools that help users adopt technology with confidence and judgment.
  • Build and maintain practical web-based resources, including DrawSplat, WebDeck Builder, rubrics, interactive HTML tools, concept mapping tools, charting tools, and classroom-ready digital supports.
  • Write extensively for TCEA TechNotes on Gen AI, data privacy, instructional strategies, digital tools, technology leadership, and practical implementation.
  • Translate complex technical topics into clear guidance for nontechnical users, including educators, campus leaders, district staff, and professional association audiences.
  • Develop user-facing frameworks and support tools, including ACE, VIBES, PROTECT, SHINE, and WebDeck resources.
  • Support WordPress-based publishing and course environments, including LearnDash course development and professional learning delivery.
  • Create supporting assets for implementation, including help guides, comparison tables, rubrics, prompt libraries, infographics, slide decks, and interactive embeds.
  • Design privacy-aware evaluation tools and guidance to help organizations assess technology products before adoption.
  • Use iterative Gen AI-assisted development workflows to design, test, revise, and publish practical web tools.

East Central ISD

Director of Technology Operations | 2012–2016

  • Modernized district technology operations, infrastructure planning, device management, disaster recovery, purchasing, and lifecycle processes.
  • Supported online professional development, digital citizenship, STEAM, VEX Robotics, and MinecraftEDU initiatives.
  • Worked across departments to align technology systems with instructional and operational needs.
  • Supported web-based systems, staff training, and technology implementation across district settings.

San Antonio ISD

Director, Instructional Technology and Learning Services | 2002–2012

  • Led instructional technology programs, district learning systems, professional development tracking, and web infrastructure.
  • Supported districtwide technology integration, campus study groups, digital citizenship, and digital media initiatives.
  • Managed online learning and professional development systems, including Moodle and other LMS platforms.
  • Helped educators, administrators, and staff adopt digital tools through training, coaching, documentation, and implementation support.

Earlier Roles

Project Director, PAVE, Northside ISD/Houston Baptist University | 2001–2002

Campus and District Technology Roles | 1994–2000

Selected Digital Product and Web Work

DrawSplat

Browser-based interactive whiteboard and classroom tool collection for K–16 educators.

WebDeck Builder

Self-contained HTML presentation format with speaker notes, navigation, presenter tools, and responsive design.

ShareSpace, WonderWall, and StickyBoard

Lightweight web tools for moderated submissions, question boards, collaboration, and classroom interaction.

Markdown Cleaner and Converter

Practical content conversion tool for educators and publishing workflows.

Concept Mapping and Charting Tools

Browser-based supports for visual thinking, classroom use, and professional learning.

ACE, PROTECT, and VIBES

Frameworks for learning transfer, privacy review, and AI-assisted creation workflows.

Technical Skills

Web and Content Systems

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, WordPress, LearnDash, Moodle, Canvas, Schoology, GitHub Pages, static websites, self-contained HTML tools

Digital Workflow and Tool Development

Custom GPTs, Claude Projects, Gemini Gems, Perplexity Spaces, BoodleBox bots, Google Apps Script, prompt design, AI-assisted development workflows

Systems and Platforms

Linux, PHP/MySQL, server operations, network operations, VMware/SAN environments, LMS administration

Communication and Support

Technical writing, user training, remote professional development, webinar design, documentation, implementation guides, troubleshooting support, stakeholder communication

Publications and Speaking

Author of 900+ professional blog entries and 100+ journal or magazine articles. Presenter for TCEA, TxDLA, NSPA, ISTE, NETA, OTA, TUANZ, school districts, national webinars, and professional associations.

Topics include Gen AI adoption, digital leadership, technology operations, data privacy, online learning, instructional design, digital tools, cybersecurity, and practical technology implementation.

Education and Credentials

  • M.A., Bicultural/Bilingual Studies
  • B.A., English
  • Google Certified Trainer
  • Google Certified Educator Level 1
  • Google Certified Educator Level 2
  • Google Certified Innovator
  • ISTE Certified Educator
  • Texas Life ESL
  • Texas Life Bilingual/ESL
  • Microsoft 365 credentialing

Positioning Statement

I help people adopt web-based tools without getting buried in jargon. My work sits at the intersection of product support, training, implementation, content development, and practical technology strategy. I am especially useful when a product needs clear user guidance, better adoption, responsive support, and plain-language communication between technical teams and end users.