Mikel is a theoretical physicist, with advanced studies in Industrial Engineering and Computing, as well as being an expert and having a Masters in Museology. He is a Teaching Professor of Mathematics and Experimental Science in UPV-EHU (University of the Basque Country), currently on a sabbatical. Mikel was a Training Manager in EITB (the Basque Country's Radio and Television) for eight years. His time at the Basque administration encompasses four departments: Education, where he was the head of Technology and Education; Culture, as a Science, Technology and Computing Advisor; a presidency in Prevention of Drug Addiction; and in Industry as the Manager for Euskadi for the Society of Information. Currently, he is the Head of Educational Innovation in the Basque Government.

Mikel is the author of numerous publications, papers, programs and works since his first book about Logo (Ulmo, 1984). He is the editor of the works ´Technology and Education´ (Narcea, 1988), and editor of institutional and political ideas, such as ´Hezkuntza XXI: Una educación para el Siglo XXI´ (2006). Mikel is an active and influential blogger, a member of Aprendices, founder of Ikasbloggers, President of GetxoBlog and promoter of BlogEu. He was presented with the honorary award of Internet&Euskadi in 2014, as well as being present on all the social networks.

Mikel has organised numerous conferences and directed summer camps, always with the theme of persons in the organisations. His current interests include the digital transformation within the diverse educational and learning areas, as well as in the cultural, social