Damian Filut
Damian Filut presenting on stage at the INTECAP Congress, Guatemala

International Development, Education & Strategy Consultant

Hello, I’m Dr. Damian Filut

Sharing Knowledge. Sharing Passion.

About Me

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A dedicated professional with over a decade of progressive experience in international cooperation, education and social development, backed by an academic background at the doctoral level.

An independent international consultant specializing in education, social development and institutional strategy — designing and delivering keynotes, training programs and advisory processes for universities, ministries, municipalities and NGOs across Latin America, Africa and Asia.

Wide understanding of developing countries and a proven ability to build and sustain strong partnerships with governments, universities and civil society, driving projects from strategic design through to implementation.

Damian Filut being interviewed on El Tiempo television

Recent Highlights

What I’ve been working on

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Keynote: From Promise to Practice — AI and the Value of Higher Education

2025 · UNIB.E — Universidad Iberoamericana del Ecuador

Keynote: From Promise to Practice — AI and the Value of Higher Education

International keynote speaker at the IV International Congress UNIB.E 2025: Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The talk argued that AI is not a threat to higher education — the real risk lies in failing to adapt — and explored what that means for institutional mission, relevance and graduate outcomes.

AI in Higher Education — Faculty of Economics

2025 · Universidad Andina del Cusco

AI in Higher Education — Faculty of Economics

Online session with faculty on the role of artificial intelligence in higher education — part of a series of four sessions delivered across Latin America in a single month, marking the shift from awareness to sustained, practical implementation.

Ethics in the Use of Artificial Intelligence

2025 · USAC — Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala

Ethics in the Use of Artificial Intelligence

Keynote to nearly 100 professionals and educators on AI ethics — covering dependence on technology, bias in data and plagiarism in the age of generative tools, and the responsibility educators carry to shape how AI is used in learning environments.

Available Services

How I can help

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Accompaniment & Advice to Directors

Directors and senior leaders juggle many roles that don't always leave room to stay current on every issue. Working through strategic meetings and focused consultation helps sharpen decisions and performance.

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Keynote Presentations

Enrichment conferences that pave the way and shed light on the search for new paths. Leading the way starts with being current — I can help you get there.

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Lectures, Workshops & Classes

Grounded in academic knowledge and hands-on experience across a range of development topics, offering educational activities for audiences looking for a different voice and point of view.

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Analysis & Reports

Documents on the topics organizations need to understand better, including comparative studies against systems in other parts of the world as a point of reference.