Jose Carlos Linares

Jose Carlos Linares

Jose Carlos Linares

CPS Advisory Board Member; CEO - IG Digital


With nearly 30 years of experience in information technology, product and project management, alliance and partnership programs, and business and market strategy, Jose Carlos Linares is a distinguished executive with a profound understanding of how organizations can leverage technology to enhance collaboration and efficiency.

Mr. Linares has a proven track record of assisting clients in establishing strategic goals and clear priorities, leading to increased productivity and improved customer satisfaction. His extensive experience includes over 20 years of working with US Public Sector clients as the CEO of multiple Federal IT government contracting firms. He has successfully collaborated and delivered solutions across various geographies and multicultural teams.

He holds a BS in Systems Engineering, an MBA in Marketing, and an MS in Communications Technology. Additionally, he has earned several executive certifications, including the Stanford Certified Project Management (SCPM), the Certificate in Business Excellence (CIBE) from Columbia, and the Advanced Certificate for Executives (ACE) in Management Innovation and Technology from MIT.

Beyond his professional achievements, Mr. Linares is an Angel Investor, a perpetual student, a Generative AI advocate, and the Founder and Chairman of the Linares Foundation. He is also the proud father of Christopher and Bianca.