Jorge Armando Linares Forero

Jorge Armando Linares Forero is an experienced professional in the field of hydrology and water resources, currently serving as Jefe de proyectos and Director de proyectos at Applus+ K2 since June 2015. In this role, Jorge manages and directs projects focused on the design and installation of hydrological and hydrometeorological monitoring systems in various river basins across Colombian departments. Previous roles include Specialist in Hydraulics and Hydrology at CONSORCIO ESTUDIOS CAR, where Jorge defined flood zones for key municipalities, and a teaching position at Universidad de Cundinamarca, instructing courses in Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics. Jorge also held research positions at Universidad Nacional de Córdoba and Universidad Nacional de Colombia, concentrating on water recycling technologies and hydraulic sensor calibration. Jorge holds a Master of Science in Hydrology and Water Resources Science from Universidad Nacional de Córdoba and a degree in Agricultural Engineering from Universidad Nacional de Colombia.