Carlos Grau Abarca
About Carlos Grau Abarca
Carlos Grau Abarca is a Sr. Product Owner for the Data Platform at Brambles, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in engineering and project management, having held various roles in companies such as ITT Flygt, Logista, and Transfesa.
Work at Brambles
Carlos Grau Abarca currently holds the position of Sr. Product Owner - Data Platform at Brambles, a role he has occupied since 2021. In this capacity, he is responsible for the delivery of the Brambles Data Hub, a cloud-based Global Data Platform designed to facilitate advanced analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) across the organization. His focus includes scaling the data hub globally to address various use cases and maximize return on investment (ROI). He has been actively involved in the conceptualization, business case development, product foundations implementation, and service model for the Brambles Data Hub.
Previous Experience
Before joining Brambles, Carlos worked as an IT Global Program Manager at Brambles from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, he held multiple roles at Transfesa (DB Cargo AG) from 2013 to 2019, including Product Owner, Business Analyst, and IT Project Manager. His earlier experience includes serving as Head of Warehouse, Project Manager, and Operations Engineer at Logista from 2009 to 2013. Carlos began his career as an Engineering Intern at ITT Flygt, where he worked for one year from 2006 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Carlos Grau Abarca has a strong educational background in engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Universidad Pontificia Comillas, completing his studies from 2002 to 2006. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Engineering/Industrial Management from the same institution, studying from 2006 to 2008. His academic foundation supports his expertise in product ownership and data management.
Background
Carlos completed his high school education at Colegio Menesiano, where he studied from 1988 to 2002. This foundational education provided him with the skills necessary to pursue higher education and a successful career in engineering and product management.