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Ruben Raul Diaz Silva

Ruben Raul Diaz Silva

Digital transformation strategist and fintech researcher

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Ecuador
Joined January 2026
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Summary

Digital transformation and fintech strategist: a frequent consultant, speaker and author on how banks and financial services must evolve digitally to serve technology-forward clients. ditech+2
Public policy & development economist: trained as an economist and has advised high-level public sector bodies on technology, innovation and productive sector development. ditech+1
Author and commentator on technology infrastructure and AI: writes long-form pieces on infrastructure, energy and policy implications of AI and data centers, advocating hybrid and regional approaches. medium+1
Regional digital engagement and leadership: involved in regional digital networks and associations and runs/founder roles focused on Latin American digital business development. eurodea+1

Work

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Writing

BACK TO THE FUTURE (PAST): AI IS TAKING US BACK TO THE MAINFRAME ERA

December 1, 2025

Long-form essay about the centralization of AI compute, energy and infrastructure implications, and the emerging 'data center gap' with policy and planning recommendations.

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Spotlight 2023: A Good Year For Fintech in Latin America

February 22, 2023

Analysis of fintech developments in Latin America and why 2021–2023 were significant for the region's fintech ecosystem.

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Preeminencia de lo digital, punta de lanza para transformar la industria financiera

August 1, 2020

Article summarizing a webinar contribution urging the financial sector to accelerate digital transformation and prioritize digital customer experience.

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Hobbies

Active on Instagram; shares photos and short videos. instagram

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