Manatee County, Florida

About Sean Gagne

Technology consultant, AI developer, and web designer helping seniors and small businesses use technology with clarity and confidence.

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What I Do and Why It Matters

My name is Sean Gagne. My work focuses on technology, education, and solving everyday problems. Through both my education and real-world experience, I help make technology easier to understand and less frustrating to use.

Through my business Gagne Marketing, I work as an AI business consultant. I help small business owners learn how to use artificial intelligence in simple, practical ways. I started in web design, but over time my work has grown into helping businesses improve daily tasks, make better decisions, and save time using AI. I still provide web design and local SEO services so businesses can stay visible and build a strong foundation online.

I also run Tech Assist For Seniors, where I provide patient, in-home tech support for older adults across Manatee County, Florida. Technology changes quickly, and many seniors are left trying to keep up on their own. I help with computers, phones, printers, internet issues, and more, always taking the time to explain things clearly and at a comfortable pace.

Both sides of my work connect in a meaningful way. Working directly with seniors gives me insight into the real challenges that come up with devices and everyday technology. At the same time, my continued education in AI, web development, and digital systems helps me guide businesses toward solutions that are practical and easy to manage.

No matter who I am working with, my goal stays the same. I want technology to feel simple, useful, and something you can feel confident using every day.

A Quick Look at My Work

I am a small business owner who works with technology every day. My experience includes artificial intelligence tools, WordPress websites, and in-home tech support for seniors. Most of my work comes down to solving real problems, building websites that are easy to use, and explaining technology in a clear and simple way.

Through my businesses, I work closely with small business owners and older adults who rely on technology but may not always feel comfortable using it. I take a step-by-step approach, breaking things down into manageable pieces and focusing on solutions that are practical, reliable, and easy to keep up with over time.

Core Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence – Generative AI tools and prompt engineering
  • Web Development – WordPress, Elementor, HTML, and CSS
  • Local SEO – Website structure and search visibility for local businesses
  • User Experience – Accessibility and usability focused design
  • Automation – Basic workflow automation and AI assisted tools
  • Senior Technology Support – Device setup, troubleshooting, and training
  • Development Tools – VS Code, GitHub, and Node.js fundamentals

Education and Training

I completed my technical training through the Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation at the State College of Florida, where my coursework focused on modern web development and artificial intelligence applications.

  • UX/UI Web Development – State College of Florida
  • WordPress Editor – State College of Florida
  • AI Web Applications Development – State College of Florida

Technology Certifications

My education focuses on practical technology skills that can be applied in real-world situations. Through certification programs and continued learning, I have developed knowledge in artificial intelligence, web development, and modern website systems.

These certifications support the work I do through both Gagne Marketing and Tech Assist For Seniors. They help me apply technology in ways that are practical for small businesses and approachable for people who may feel overwhelmed by modern devices and software.

  • AI Business Implementation Practitioner Certification Badge AI Business Implementation Practitioner

    This certification focuses on how artificial intelligence can be applied within real business environments. It covers evaluating AI tools, responsible implementation, and identifying practical opportunities for organizations to improve workflows and decision making.

  • HTML and CSS Coding Specialist Certification Badge HTML & CSS Coding Specialist

    This certification focuses on the core building blocks of modern websites, including HTML structure, CSS styling, and responsive layout principles used to create clean and efficient web pages.

  • WordPress Certified Editor Certification Badge WordPress Certified Editor

    This certification demonstrates professional knowledge of the WordPress platform, including content management, publishing workflows, and maintaining structured websites built on WordPress.

Additional AI Microcredentials

I have also completed artificial intelligence microcourses through the University of South Florida Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. These courses focused on practical use of generative AI tools and effective prompt design.

GenAI in Action: Impact and Possibilities

This course provided hands-on experience working with generative AI tools and understanding how AI can support everyday work and learning.

  • Create effective prompts for real tasks
  • Build an AI toolkit for writing, research, and learning
  • Develop a plan to integrate GenAI into workflows

AI Whisperer: Crafting Effective Prompts

This course focused on developing prompt engineering skills and learning how to guide AI tools to produce higher quality results for research, writing, and creative work.

  • Select the right AI tools such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, and DALL-E
  • Use iterative prompting to improve AI generated results
  • Create professional outputs including reports, presentations, and visuals
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