LTEC Intelligence Brief | September 1, 2026

Published by Michael Lance Whisenant, PhD

I am a strategic thinker who lives at the intersection of technology, people, and systems. My background spans learning technologies, information security, research, and business, and I am at my best when I am solving complex problems, building bridges between organizations, and turning ideas into structured, real-world solutions. In practice, that has meant designing and supporting digital ecosystems, working across IT, security, and operations to make tools actually work for people. I work extensively in Microsoft 365, including Entra ID, Intune, Security, and Exchange, managing access, policies, compliance, and integrations to keep environments both usable and secure. I have implemented information security policies, led risk assessments, and responded to incidents, while also collaborating with stakeholders to streamline workflows, introduce AI-driven tools, and improve the way teams teach, learn, and work. I am comfortable sitting with messy systems, mapping them out, and then building processes and solutions that are clear, reliable, and scalable. I hold a PhD in Learning Technologies, and that research mindset shapes how I approach everything. I ask good questions, gather evidence, map systems, and make thoughtful decisions. I have published and presented on technology, education, and human performance, and I continue to study how people learn, adapt, and make decisions in tech-heavy environments. I am comfortable moving between strategic planning and hands-on execution, whether that involves refining a process, architecting a solution with IT, or building a narrative that brings others on board. Looking ahead, I am interested in roles and ventures where I can combine strategy, research, information technology, problem solving, and marketing to grow something meaningful. I bring energy, clear thinking, and the ability to connect the right people and opportunities, whether that is inside an institution, across a region, or in a new business venture. Research interests: technology proficiency, information security, technology-based learning environments, connectivism, artificial intelligence, machine learning, human resilience, human performance improvement, ethics, human cognition, and human–computer interaction. View more posts