Ernesto Cruz Ruiz is an experienced consultant currently working at metafinanz Informationssysteme GmbH, focusing on the impacts of information technology, information security, and artificial intelligence regulations. Prior to this role, Ernesto served as a Ph.D. Research Fellow at the Technical University of Munich and was a doctoral scholarship holder with the DAAD. Ernesto held significant positions, including Deputy Director of Promotion and Competitiveness in the Government of the State of Mexico, where responsibilities included attracting investments and enhancing industrial competitiveness. Ernesto's diverse experience extends to internships and roles in various organizations, including the Embassy of Mexico in Germany and Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Tokyo, contributing expertise in economic relations, research, and education. Ernesto holds a Ph.D. in Political Science and Government from the Technical University of Munich, along with degrees in Political Science, International Economic Relations, and business-related fields from notable universities.