Bryan Ingholt Borum's primary skills are within the areas of project management of hydraulic projects and as a specialist within hydraulic calculations / modeling in hydrology, hydrogeology, drainage systems, streams / rivers. Bryan is also a specialist in GIS systems with special focus on hydraulic issues.
Bryan has extensive experience in calculations and design of hydraulic solutions including: Urban hydrology, climate projects, retension basins, road hydrology, bridge projects, river regulation projects, groundwater lowering during excavation and groundwater cooling.
Extensive experience within a broad range of modeling software: SCS, MIKE 11, HY-8, MIKE SHE, FEFLOW, MIKE URBAN, (MIKEFLOOD), SALTFLOW, GMS/PM-WIN/VISUAL MODFLOW, SMAP, SEEP/W, WMS, HEC-RAS.
Extensive experience within the use of GIS applications/geodatabase systems: MapInfo, Scalgo, SAGA-GIS, Q-GIS, ATLAS GIS, ARC-GIS, Arc-View.
Countries of work experience: Albania, Benin, Congo, Denmark, Ethiopia, Ghana, Jamaica, Malawi, Nicaragua, Tanzania, Uganda, Vietnam,Yemen
Experience within the following programming languages: Fortran, VSB, Java, SQL and MapBasic.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Bryan Ingholt Borum
bbcv@waterengineering.dk
+45 27203088
NATIONALITY
Danish
CAREER
2023 Waterengineering as self employed consultant
2019 - 2023 Project Manager Glostrup Forsyning A/S
2016 - 2019 Project Manager Rambøll A/S
2011-2016 Senior Engineer, ALECTIA (Now NIRAS)
2005-2011 Engineer, Danish Water Engineering ApS, self employed consultant
1995-2005 Engineer, Grontmij Carl Bro A/S (Now SWECO)
ACADEMIC TITLE
Civil Engineer
EDUCATION 1988-1995
M.sc. Technical University of Denmark, Lyngby, Denmark
COMPUTER SKILLS
MIKE 11, HY-8, MIKE SHE, FEFLOW, MIKE URBAN, MIKE FLOOD, SALTFLOW, SCS, GMS/PMWIN/VISUAL MODFLOW, SEEP/W, WMS, HEC-RAS, SAGA-GIS, Q-GIS, ATLAS GIS, Arc GIS, ACCESS
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Danish (mother tongue), English, French
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
2019 - 2023 Project management, planning of hydraulic design and execution of several projects for Glostrup Forsyning:
- Retention basin restauration RB06 on Vibeholmsvej, project manager
- Rainwater storage and retention basin on Evas Alle, project manager
- Socio-economic calculations and risk assesment for cloudbursts, (samfundsøkonomiske beregninger i forhold til Serviceniveau bekendtgørelsen), project manager
- Planing of Tranestien retension basin, project manager
- Bækrenden, Expence-sharing key, HOFOR/Glostrup Forsyning, project manager
- Rainwater storage and retention basin on Hortensiavej, project manager
- Rainwater storage and retention basin on Christiansvej, project manager
- Rainwater storage and retention basin on Kunstgræsbanen, hydraulic calculations and project manager
2022
Harrestrup Å Kapacitetsplan - Ejbyvænge flooding area - Project manager
2021 - 2023
GIS coordinator, Glostrup Forsyning
2019 - 2022
Masterplans for climate adaptation of Glostrup Forsynings sewer system (Konkretiseringsplaner).
2018-2019
Storm water management in the catchment area of Jens Jessen Road Frederiksberg Forsyning A/S, Denmark Specialist hydrogeology and urban drainage
Storm water management in the catchment area of Jens Jessen Road. Assessment of conceptual design and investigations for infiltration of rainwater
2018-2021
Glostrup Watercompany Specification Plan Area F Glostrup Spildevand A/S, Denmark Project manager
Glostrup Watercompany Specification Plan Area F
2014-2019
Planlægning af ledningsomlægninger i Høje Taastrup C Høje Taastrup Kommune, Denmark Responsible for "plan of execution"
2016-2017
Water into Remiseparken HOFOR A/S, Denmark Project manager
In conjunction with renovation of Remiseparken, including establishment of elements which can handle cloud burst water from Røde Mellemvej.
2016-2017
Utility Company Nordvand- Separation "Kagsåkvarteret" Nordvand A/S, Denmark Project manager
Conceptual Design for separation of two Catchments in Gladsaxe. Conceptual Design is inclusive GISanalyse, Mike Urban calculations, design/dimension rainwater basins.
2014
Groundwater heat exchange at Herlev Hospital Herlev Hospital, Denmark Chief Hydrologist
Set-up FEFLOW groundwater model for simulation of impacts by groundwater heat exchange. ATES plant simulated and assessed regarding later application for permission to establish.
2014
Groundwater abstraction wells - Due Diligence Caspian Beverage Holdings, Kazakhstan Chief Hydrologist
Assessment of the groundwater abstraction wells future capacity, based on review of previously performed pump testing and investigations.
2014
Detailed Design, Tender Document Preparation, Tendering Assistance and Construction Supervision of the New Bridges Project in Northern Ghana DANIDA, Ghana Chief Hydrologist
Main project features: Hydrological runoff calculation and hydraulic design of 6 new bridges in Northern Ghana. Design of hydraulic structures for a total of 30km gravel road.
Activities performed: Site visit, data collection, review of local design work, runoff and hydraulic calculations (statistical analysis of discharge data, Rational/SCS runoff method, HEC-RAS calculations to support bridge design)
2013
Vinge area - building prospect Municipality of Frederikssund GIS-expert
Manipulation of digital terrain model in Arc-GIS/Saga-GIS/MapInfo to identify potential geotechnical soft earth. Visualisation of geophysical results.
2013
Climate Change plan for the Municipality of Odense Municipality of Odense, Denmark GIS-expert
Value loss/risk assessment based on existing inundation maps, using Arc-GIS/Saga-GIS
2013
Climate Change plan for the Municipality of Kolding Municipality of Kolding, Denmark Modeling specialist and GIS-expert
Calculations of extreme river/coastal water events. Presentation of inundated areas and corresponding value loss/risk assessment, in Arc-GIS/Saga-GIS
2013
Climate Change plan for the Municipality of Aabenraa Municipality of Aabenraa, Denmark Modeling specialist og GIS-expert
Calculations of extreme river/groundwater/rainfall/coastal water events. Presentation of inundated areas and corresponding value loss/risk assessment, in Arc-GIS/Q-GIS
2013
Tolstrup River discharge delay - screening tool Municipality of Horsens, Denmark GIS-expert
GIS screening tool (Q-GIS) to evaluate potential river volume detention
2012
Flooding of Aarhus River Municipality of Aarhus, Denmark Modeling specialist and GIS-expert
Modelling of the Aarhus River (MIKE11) and visualisation of increased river flooding due to terrain regulations. The aim is more flooding of the floodplain to increase phosphate removal of the river water. 2012
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art - Storm Water Management Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Denmark Modeling specialist and GIS-expert
Model simulation of surface rainfall runoff (MIKE-SHE). Presentation in ArcGIS/SAGA-GIS.
2012
Bellinge-Local disposal of rainwater Municipality of Odense, Denmark Model and GIS-expert
Evaluation of different methods of rainwater disposal. Modelling of rainfall runoff along surface roads.
2012
Danfoss - Storm Water Management Danfoss, Denmark Modeling specialist and GIS-expert
Model simulation of surface rainfall runoff (MIKE-SHE). Presentation in ArcGIS/SAGA-GIS.
2012
Glostrup Hospital - Storm Water Management Glostrup Hospital, Denmark Modeling specialist and GIS-expert
Model simulation of surface rainfall runoff (MIKE-SHE). Presentation in ArcGIS/SAGA-GIS.
2012
Flooding of Kåtbæk River Danish Ministry of the Environment, Denmark Modeling specialist and GIS-expert
Modelling of the Kåtbæk River and visualisation of increased river flooding due to terrain regulations. The aim is more flooding of the floodplain to increase phosphate removal of the river water.
2012
Stenholt Kildeplads Stenholt Kildeplads, Denmark
Assessment of consequences for rivers and wetlands, of planned increased abstraction at Stenholt Kildeplads using the MIKE SHE groundwater model.
2012
Storm Water Management for 17 Hospitals The Region of Southern Denmark, Denmark Modeling specialist og GIS-expert
Model simulation of surface rainfall runoff (MIKE-SHE). Presentation in ArcGIS/SAGA-GIS.
2012
Frederiksberg Hospital - Storm Water Management Frederiksberg Hospital, Denmark Modeling specialist and GIS-expert
Model simulation of surface rainfall runoff (MIKE-SHE). Presentation in ArcGIS/SAGA-GIS.
2011-2012
Slagelse LAR Model specialist
Setup of dynamic groundwater model (MIKE SHE) dynamically linked with the model for infiltration of rainwater (MIKE URBAN) for simulation of approx. 4500 rainwater infiltrations on local property scale in Slagelse city, for infiltration of rainwater. Simulation of seasonal variations, extreme events and longterm effects on groundwater table. Assessment of the effect on rivers, sewers.
2011
Detailed design Bidre – Werka road Ethiopian Road Authorities (ERA), Ethiopia Hydrologist
Determination of design runoff and recommendations of capacity and size of hydraulic structures along the project road (bridges and culverts).
2011
Blue Spot mapping Bispebjerg Hospital, Denmark Chief Hydrologist/GIS expert
Identification of potential flooding areas, due to extreme rainfall caused by climate changes. Activities performed: Evaluation of increased precipitation due to climate changes. Surface runoff modelling, identifying potential flooding areas (Blue Spots).
2009-2011
Assosa-Wombera and Nansebo – Angeletu, Feasibility study and Detailed Road Design Ethiopian Road Authorities (ERA), Ethiopia Hydrologist
Determination of design runoff and recommendations of capacity and size of hydraulic structures along the project road (bridges and culverts).
Activities performed: Design runoff calculations and determination of required drainage structures along the project road. Evaluation of capacity of existing bridges/culverts and recommendations regarding size and soffit levels of new structures.
2009-2010
Awash Bridge and Adaitu Bridge Ethiopian Road Authorities ERA, Ethiopia Hydrologist
Main project features: Design of two new bridges
Activities performed: Statistical data evaluation of river discharge data. HEC-RAS calculations of water levels during extreme events. Recommendations regarding minimum soffit levels of new bridges.
2009-2010
Detailed Hydrological and Hydraulic Design for Upgrading of Chickwawa - Bangula Road Malawi Road Authorities, Malawi Hydrologist
Determination of design runoff and recommendations of capacity and size of hydraulic structures along the project road (bridges and culverts).
Activities performed: Design runoff calculations and determination of required drainage structures along the project road. Evaluation of capacity of existing bridges and recommendations regarding size and soffit levels of new bridges. Recommendations regarding scour protection for hydraulic structures.
2009
Nansebo - Angeletu Road feasibility project Ethiopian Road Authorities, Ethiopia Hydrologist
Main project features: Preliminary design evaluation of larger hydraulic structures.
Activities performed: Preliminary design runoff calculations of larger drainage structures.
2009
Groundwater modelling of saltwater intrusion Université d'Abomey-Calavi AUC, DANIDA-- Contract no. 2008/289/2, Benin Hydrologist
Re-evaluation of hydrogeological model parameters (VISUAL MODFLOW), based on historical hydrological investigations. Recalibration of flowmodel. Setup and calibration of saltwater density transport model. Scenarios performed, and recommendations regarding future pumping strategy for Benin main water supply.
2009
Assosa - Wombera Road feasibility project Ethiopian Road Authorities, Ethiopia Hydrologist
Preliminary design evaluation of larger hydraulic structures including two bridges crossing the Dabus River and the Blue Nile.
2008-2009
Utilisation of integrated database DANIDA (Sub-consultant to COWI) Hydrologist/Database expert
Validation and completion of sector water plan for two communes in Benin. Study of groundwater resource for minor water supplies. Implementing procedures for the use of satellite images.
2008-2009
Groundwater modeling of saltwater intrusion Danida - Contract no. 2008/289/2, Benin Hydrogeologist
Re-evaluation of hydrogeological parameters in groundwater model (VISUAL MODFLOW), based on identified historical hydrogeological investigations. Recalibration of flowmodel. Set-up and calibration of saltwater density transport model. Execution of scenarios for evaluating consequences of increased groundwater abstraction, as well as proposals for mitigation of saltwater intrusion in Benin’s main groundwater abstraction field
2008
La Cite du Fleuve - large scale land reclamation Congo Hydrologist
Large scale land reclamation project, located on the flood plains of the Malebo Pool in the Congo river, KinshasaActivities performed: Specialist consultant managing the hydraulic modelling exercise. Recommendations on climate change scenarios. Management and approval of methodologies/calculations recommended by external consultant (Danish Hydraulic Institute - DHI).
2008
La Cite du Fleuve - water level assessment Hawkwood sprl, Congo Hydrologist
Preliminary assessment of 100 year water level of the Malebo Pool in the Congo river, Kinshasa.
2007
Unity Bridge - Review of Hydraulic Calculations COWI A/S, Mozambique, Tanzania, United Republic of Hydrologist
Review of statistical evaluations and bridge hydraulic calculations using HEC-RAS software.
Activities performed: Statistical data evaluation of river discharge data. Review and control of HEC-RAS calculations. Evaluation of latest observed extreme water level and estimation of corresponding return period for the 720m long Unity Bridge.
2006-2008
Northern Jamaica Development Project Pihl & son, Jamaica Hydrologist
Main project features: Upgrade of coastal highway in Northern Jamaica. Detailed design.
Activities performed: Site hydrological survey. Establishment of hydrological and hydraulic design basis for bridges, culverts and ditches along the road. Computerized rainfall-runoff modelling (Jamaica 2 method) of catchments along the road.
2006
Dodoma-Babati and Singida-Babati-Minjingu Roads Tanroads, Tanzania, United Republic of Hydrologist
Feasibility Study, EIA and Re-settlement upgrading works for 460 km gravel road Dodoma-Babati. Activities performed: Site hydrological survey. Hydrological and hydraulic study for construction of new road. Establishment of hydrological and hydraulic design basis for bridges, culverts and ditches along the road.
2006
Tarkwa – Bogoso – Ayamfuri - Aweso and Gambia to Kyeramasu Road Projects Ghana Highway Authority, Ghana Hydrologist
Review and completion of feasibility study and detailed design for upgrading 180 km gravel and paved road: Tarkwa – Bogoso – Ayamfuri - Aweso and Gambia2 to Kyeramasu.
Activities performed: Site hydrological survey. Hydrological and hydraulic study for construction of new road. Establishment of hydrological and hydraulic design basis for bridges, culverts and ditches along the road.
2005-2007
Local support in groundwater modelling of saltwater intrusion Université d'Abomey-Calavi AUC, DANIDA-- Contract no. 2008/578/2, Benin Hydrologist
Existing groundwater flow model is recalibrated. Training of local university staff and students.
2005-2006
Groundwater model County of Fyn Fyn County (as sub-consultant for Grontmij Carl Bro A / S), Denmark Hydrogeologist /Model expert
Setup of groundwater model for the area covering the County of Fyn with special drinking water interests, OSD10.
2005
VVM Marselisborg tunnel - groundwater modeling Municipality of Aarhus (as sub-consultant for Grontmij Carl Bro as), Denmark
Groundwater modeling for assessment and optimization of groundwater lowering, by tunnel construction under Marselisborg Allé.
Hydrogeologist/subject manager
2004
NGHE bridge design DANIDA, Viet Nam Hydrologist
Design of new bridge.
Activities performed: Review of hydrological and hydraulic calculations made by local Vietnamese consultant. Recalculation of runoff and bridge hydraulics.
2004
Hydrological assessments European Union Phare Programme, Albania Hydrologist
Collection of data regarding water supply, surface runoff and waste water discharge required for design of new prison.
Position held: Hydrologist
2004
Design of Abomey-Bohicon Road DANIDA, Benin Hydrologist
Mitigation of flooding/erosion from culverts below new road.
Activities performed: Site hydrological survey. Model calculations (WMS) of surface runoff in the cities of Abomey and Bohicon. Design of channel systems south of the project road for remediation of problems of flooding/erosion.
2002
Digital internal contract administration Municipality of Kalundborg, Denmark GIS/database expert
Development of web-based GIS that makes the user capable of retrieving information by clicking on a map.
2001-2003
Detailed Design of Assosa – Guba and Babile-Fik Roads ERA/NDF Hydrologist
Main project features: Design of new road between Assosa and Guba.
Activities performed: Site hydrological survey. Hydrological and hydraulic study for construction of new road between Assosa and Guba. Establishment of hydrological and hydraulic design basis for bridges (including Blue Nile Crossing), culverts and ditches along the road.
2001
Hydrogeological research, A.P. Møller A. P. Møller, Denmark Hydrogeologist/model expert
Preparation of testpumping. Preparation of applications for Miljøkontrollen concerning permission for drilling, pumping and drainage of groundwater. Setup of groundwater model (GMS), dynamically calibrated with respect to test pumping. Modeling of groundwater inflow during the construction phase.
2001
Hydrogeological investigations, DR-Ørestaden Danmarks Radio, Denmark Hydrogeologist/model expert
Preparation of pumpingtest. Preparation of applications for Miljøkontrollen concerning permission for drilling, pumping and drainage of groundwater. Setup of groundwater model (GMS), dynamically calibrated with respect to test pumping. Dynamic model calculations of expected amount of water as well as groundwater abstraction cone when pumping with simultaneous re-infiltration.
2001
Groundwater Model, Brande Municipality Brande Municipality, Denmark Hydrogeologist/Model expert
Setup and dynamic calibration of groundwater model/river model (GMS), covering the Municipality of Brande.
2000-2001
Roads and Bridges DANIDA, Benin Hydrologist
Main project features: Detailed design and tender preparation.
Activities performed: Establishment of hydrological and hydraulic design basis for bridges (MIKE11), culverts and ditches along the road.
2000
Groundwater Model, Esbjerg Municipality Esbjerg Municipality, Denmark Hydrogeologist/model expert
"Inverse Particle Tracking" using GMS for determination of groundwater producing catchments.
2000
Metro in Copenhagen I/S Ørestadsselskabet, Denmark Hydrogeologist/model expert
Calculation (GMS) of groundwater inflow to cut & cover tunnel and excavation at Lergravparken Station. Assessment of lowering spread.
2000
Hydrogeological mapping Roskilde County, Denmark GIS-expert
Development of hydrogeological maps (MAPINFO) based on borehole database extraction.
2000
Groundwater Model, Nørhald Municipality Nørhald Municipality, Denmark Hydrogeologist/model expert
Establishment of groundwater model in MODFLOW-GMS, covering Nørhald Municipality for assessment of groundwater resources and groundwater producing catchments.
2000
Groundwater lowering, Langelinie parking basement NCC, Denmark Hydrogeologist/model expert
Evaluation of groundwater inflow for constructions pit using 2D groundwater simulation (SEEP/W). Recommendations for dimensioning of groundwater lowering plants.
1999
Excavation, Christiansbro SKANSKA, Denmark Hydrogeologist/model expert
2D modeling (SEEP/W) of groundwater inflow for excavation at Copenhagen Harbor (behind the Christians Church). Design of groundwater lowering system to avoid bottom heave during construction and to minimize groundwater inflow during excavation. Design of groundwater infiltration system to avoid lowering of groundwater levels for buildings based un wooden piles.
1999
Eritrea Feeder Roads ECDF, Eritrea Hydrologist
Detailed design and tender preparation for upgrading of five feeder roads.
Activities performed: Preparation of hydrological and hydraulic design basis for bridges, culverts and ditches along the roads.
1998
Regional groundwater model - conversion Copenhagen County, Denmark Hydrogeologist/model expert
Conversion of groundwater model from MIKE SHE to visual MODFLOW. A previously developed MIKE SHE groundwater model, covering the County of Copenhagen, is converted and calibrated. Presentation of data in MapInfo GIS.
1998
Mozambique Road Manuals World Bank, Mozambique Hydrologist
Preparation of hydrological and hydraulic input to National Guidelines for Feasibility Studies, Guidelines for detailed design and Road design manual.
Activities performed: Preparation of hydrological and hydraulic input to National Guidelines for Feasibility studies, Guidelines for detailed design and Road design manual.
1997
Dhaban power plant - renovation project World Bank, Yemen Hydrologist
Assessments of cooling water requirements for existing and renovated new power plant. Assessment of abstraction effect on groundwater level. Risk assessment of exiting oil pollution.
1997
National Rural Water and Sanitation Project - Hanoi DANIDA, Viet Nam Trainee
GIS and Database Support
Activities performed: 3 Month stay in Hanoi, establishing GIS thematic maps, combining database and GIS information.
1997
National Waterplan of Algeria European Union, Denmark GIS-expert
Hydrological assistance and training regarding GIS components. Hydrological study of 150 main catchments, using ArcView, including development of 60 maps describing hydraulic and hydrological features.
1997
Kombolcha-Mille road upgrade Ethiopian Roads Authority, Ethiopia GIS/Database expert, hydrologist
Development of integrated database (ACCESS) and GIS (MAPINFO) system, to determination precise location of road drainage structures and corresponding catchments. Calculation of hydraulic capacity of drainage structures.
1996
Flood Rehabilitation World Bank, Yemen Hydrologist
Design rehabilitation of bridges and culverts, damaged by flash flood.
Activities performed: Establishment of hydrological design basis for bridges, culverts and Irish crossings (MIKE11) damaged by a severe flood in June 1996.
1996
Feasibility Study Update - Mubende-Kagorogoro Road DANIDA, Uganda Hydrologist
Feasibility update study for upgrading of 121 km gravel road to bituminous standard.
Activities performed: Hydrological and hydraulic review of earlier studies and design (1993 & 1972). Recommended new hydrological approach.
1996
Regional groundwater model Copenhagen County, Denmark Hydrogeologist/Model expert
Development of groundwater model (MIKE SHE) covering the County of Copenhagen. Drilling profiles from 3,500 drillings, interpreted to describe the complex hydrogeology of the area. Modeling includes presentation of results in MapInfo-GIS software.
1995
Metro Copenhagen Mini Metro, Denmark Hydrogeologist/model expert
Assessment of water inflow in tunnels, stations and shafts before the digging out of Copenhagen Metro. The calculations were among other things based on interpretation of “flow-logs”. Determination of fracture zones in the limestone (aquifer) where groundwater inflow could be expected. MIKE SHE modeling of inflow rates and assessment of possible lowering in the secondary reservoir.
1995
La Gateada - Nueva Guinea and Santa Emilia - La Dalia Road Projects NDF, Nicaragua Hydrologist
Hydrological and hydraulic study for upgrading of 100 km gravel road to bituminous standard. Activities performed: Establishment of hydrological and hydraulic design basis for bridges, culverts and ditches along the road.
1995
River Study IDB, Haiti Hydrologist
Rehabilitation design of nine rivers.
Activities performed: Hydrological and hydrodynamic investigations for a river training and flood protection programme covering nine major rivers. Evaluation of extreme flood flow. Establishment of design basis for final design of erosion protection and flood protection structures.