Mario Guerra
Integrating technology, accessibility, and AI to transform how UT Austin learns
Mario Guerra leads the integration of innovative, secure, and accessible technologies to enhance teaching and learning at UT Austin. His work spans two major portfolios — Enterprise Learning Technology and AI Platforms and Innovation — reflecting the university's recognition that the future of learning and the future of AI are inseparable. Mario brings both the operational depth to run complex platform ecosystems and the strategic vision to shape how an institution of UT Austin's scale approaches responsible AI adoption.
Mario has been instrumental in developing the Digital Accessibility Center, establishing UT Austin as a leader in accessible technology practices across higher education. He oversees the university's core teaching and learning platforms — including Canvas LMS, Zoom, and Panopto — ensuring they are well-managed, effectively supported, and continuously evolving to meet the needs of faculty and students. His collaborative approach brings together technology partners, campus units, and community educators to build shared knowledge and capability around the tools that power modern learning.
His expanded role now encompasses AI Platforms and Innovation, where he leads the strategy for responsible and effective AI integration across the institution. This work reflects UT Austin's commitment to approaching AI not just as a set of tools to adopt, but as a fundamental shift in how knowledge is created, shared, and applied — and the university's responsibility to lead that conversation thoughtfully. Mario's combination of accessibility expertise, learning technology operations experience, and emerging AI strategy work positions him uniquely to help UT Austin navigate this moment.
From learning technology to AI innovation
Leads UT Austin's Enterprise Learning Technology portfolio — including Canvas, Zoom, and Panopto — alongside the university's AI Platforms and Innovation strategy. Oversees the Digital Accessibility Center and drives responsible AI integration across the institution.
Built and led the Enterprise Learning Technology organization, overseeing core teaching and learning platforms, developing the Digital Accessibility Center, and establishing UT Austin as a recognized leader in accessible and innovative educational technology.
Where Mario focuses his work
Leading UT Austin's strategy for responsible AI integration — from platform selection and deployment to governance frameworks and community readiness.
Overseeing the platforms — Canvas, Zoom, Panopto, and more — that power teaching and learning across UT Austin's academic programs.
Building institutional capacity for accessible technology through the Digital Accessibility Center, ensuring UT Austin's digital environments are inclusive for all.
Managing UT Austin's enterprise learning management system — supporting tens of thousands of students and hundreds of courses across every college and school.
Connecting technology partners and campus units to design integrated instructional technology ecosystems that support faculty and enhance student outcomes.
Creating programs that build technology fluency across the UT Austin community — from faculty training to accessibility awareness to AI literacy.
AI and Learning Technology at UT Austin
Mario's teams are shaping how UT Austin teaches, learns, and adopts AI — building accessible, innovative, and responsible technology environments for the entire university community.
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