Jorge Andrick Parra Valencia, Ph.D., is an expert in research and development who assists companies and clients in achieving their goals and solving complex problems . He is a distinguished researcher and university professor at the Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga (UNAB) in Colombia. He holds a doctorate in Engineering, a master’s degree in Informatics, and is a systems engineer, with an extensive academic and professional career . His areas of interest include Systems Thinking, Modeling and Simulation of Complex Phenomena, as well as Software Development and Open Source Software . He has been recognized as an Associate Researcher by Minister of Sciences in Colombia and has conducted numerous research projects related to social dynamics, cooperation, and institutions . Additionally, he has contributed significantly to academic literature with over 29 scientific publications and has served as a teacher in undergraduate and graduate programs . His work also extends to technical consulting and advisory services, helping businesses and organizations address complex challenges through the creative application of scientific knowledge .