Summary
Javier Ruiz-soler is a Senior Technology and Policy Advisor with a decade of international experience leading complex digital transformation and governance projects across Europe and Canada. He combines a PhD in Political Communication with hands-on advisory work at organizations such as the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, CIGI, and IDC to bridge research, policy, and practice on AI, privacy, data governance, and digital government. Known for fostering cross-sector partnerships and delivering conference-ready insights, he applies computational methods—network analysis, social media analytics, and sentiment analysis—to inform evidence-based policy. Javier’s background spans academia and applied policy settings, including roles at Harvard’s Berkman Klein Center and the European University Institute, where he won the Best Thesis in Political Communication award. Multilingual and civically minded, he focuses on making digital public spheres more democratic, inclusive, and transparent. Colleagues value him for turning complex technical-policy issues into actionable guidance for governments and industry.
10 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at European University Institute
Spanish, English, Catalan, Italian