Estimating
Accurate, organized support shaped by real field experience.
Industrial Leader · Technology Steward · Digital Builder
I build systems people can actually use.
Field-tested leadership, practical technology, and faith-rooted service—built to move people and organizations forward.
“Build people.
Build systems.
Build a better tomorrow.”
About Michael Gatica
Who is Michael Gatica?
Michael Gatica is a Palacios, Texas-based industrial leader and technology builder. He supports estimating at Palacios Marine Industrial, leads El Roi Digital Ministries as Executive Director, owns El Roi Digital Services, and serves as Vice-Chairman of the City of Palacios Planning & Zoning Commission and as a commissioner on the Zoning Board of Adjustments.
Read the full profileFour Operating Lanes
Different Arenas. A Bigger Purpose.
Practical solutions for real-world challenges—on the jobsite, in the church, and in the digital world.
Systems
Technology that simplifies operations and empowers people.
Ministry Tech
Practical tools that strengthen churches and expand reach.
Digital Products
Useful apps and platforms built to solve real problems.
Work With Real-World Impact
From the Field to the Future.
Real responsibilities. Practical systems. Lasting impact.
Industrial Estimating
Field Context Behind Every Take-Off
Supporting drawings, quantity take-offs, and organized bid information with years of field experience behind each detail.
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Ministry Technology
A Connected Digital Experience for Weekly Ministry
Websites, apps, media systems, training, and long-term digital support that help churches and ministries serve people consistently.
Explore El Roi DigitalThe El Roi Digital Family
Three brands. One builder’s standard.
Ministry technology, client services, and live-event experiences—built for real people and maintained for real use.
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Nonprofit · Ministry Systems · OpenAI Select Partner
El Roi Digital Ministries
Church websites, apps, signage, and community platforms designed to help ministries reach people and keep serving long after launch.
Published · Roku Channel StoreSightLoopRoku-based digital signage that lets ministries publish scheduled announcement channels to paired TVs from one web studio.View project 
Live · Maintained weeklyAgape Church WebsiteA maintained ministry hub for services, events, messages, worship resources, prayer, giving, and member connection.View project 02
Business · Websites & Products
El Roi Digital Services
Websites, apps, branding, and workflow systems that help businesses and organizations work smarter and grow with confidence.
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Live Events · Entertainment Tech
Mike Check Karaoke & Events
Hosted karaoke, private events, event sound, and a SeenSing-powered guest experience that brings people into the room.
Platform Credentials
Trusted Platforms. Real People.
Applications and solutions built for the platforms people use every day. Explore all professional credentials.
OpenAI Partner Network
El Roi Digital is an OpenAI Select Partner.
As Executive Director, Michael Gatica leads El Roi Digital, an OpenAI Select Partner helping organizations build, deploy, and scale practical AI solutions responsibly and effectively.
Professional Credentials
Credentials clients can put to work.
Featured for their relevance to client strategy, technical delivery, project execution, and responsible AI implementation.
OpenAI Professional CredentialOpenAI Technical Practitioner
OpenAI Professional CredentialOpenAI Consultative Solutions Practitioner
OpenAI Professional CredentialChatGPT Deployment Practitioner
OpenAI Professional CredentialChatGPT Solutions Practitioner
OpenAI Professional CredentialOpenAI Foundational Knowledge
Google Professional Certificate · CourseraGoogle AI Professional Certificate
Google Professional Certificate · CourseraGoogle IT Support Professional Certificate
Google Professional Certificate · CourseraGoogle Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
IBM · CourseraIBM Project Manager Professional Certificate
Microsoft Professional Certificate · CourseraMicrosoft Full-Stack Developer Professional Certificate
Microsoft Professional Certificate · CourseraMicrosoft Back-End Developer Professional Certificate
Microsoft Professional Certificate · CourseraMicrosoft Front-End Developer Professional CertificateCertificate verification: Verify on Coursera · Verify on Coursera · Verify on Coursera · Verify on Coursera · Verify on Coursera · Verify on Coursera · Verify on Coursera
Read the credential detailsApple
Apple Developer Program
Program membership under the El Roi Digital Ministries team, backed by hands-on App Store distribution experience.Google Play
Verified developer identity
Google Developer Program membership with a verified Google Play Console developer identity.Roku
Published Channel Store release
Roku Developer Program membership with a release published through the Roku Channel Store.Microsoft
Microsoft Partner Center
El Roi Digital maintains an active Microsoft Partner Center Company developer account with an Authorized verification status for Windows app publishing.Company account · Active · AuthorizedExperience
A Track Record of Building What Matters.
From frontline operations to estimating and digital systems, the through-line is dependable execution that serves people.
2003
Early Technology Entrepreneurship
Started Michael's Computer Repair while in high school—servicing PCs and creating logos and advertising.2006 — 2013
Operations Leadership
Led people, service, and daily operations at scale.2013 — 2020
Field & Crew Leadership
Built trade knowledge and directed structural field work.2021 — 2024
Supervision & Materials
Coordinated lifts, crews, yards, materials, and production.2025 — Present
Estimating & Digital Building
Connects field context, estimating, systems, and products.Civic Service · City of Palacios
Planning & Zoning Vice-Chairman.
Michael serves as Vice-Chairman of the City of Palacios Planning & Zoning Commission and as a commissioner on the Zoning Board of Adjustments, bringing practical judgment and community responsibility beyond the jobsite.
View the full experienceEducation & Professional Credentials
Built on a Strong Foundation.
Formal learning, hands-on experience, and recognized professional credentials shape how Michael builds and leads.
Industrial Management
Brazosport College · Enrolled January 2026
Applied Management
Grand Canyon University · 2020–2022
Trade Credentials
NCCER Ironworker · NCCER Foreman · TWIC
Professional Credentials
Five OpenAI professional credentials + three Google Professional Certificates + one IBM Professional Certificate + three Microsoft Professional Certificates
Let’s Build Together
Build something useful.
Whether it’s a project, a platform, a ministry initiative, or a new opportunity—I’m always open to meaningful conversations.