Carlos Coba Rubiato
About Carlos Coba Rubiato
Carlos Coba Rubiato is a project manager at Applus+ in La Coruña, Spain, with a Master's degree in Forestry Engineering from the Universidade de Santiago de Compostela. He has a diverse background in forest engineering and mechanical engineering, with experience in various roles across multiple organizations.
Work at Applus+
Carlos Coba Rubiato has been employed at Applus+ as a Project Manager since 2022. He works in La Coruña, Galicia, Spain. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various projects, ensuring they meet specified objectives and standards. His tenure at Applus+ has allowed him to apply his educational background and previous work experience in project management.
Education and Expertise
Carlos studied at the Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, where he earned a Master's degree in Forestry Engineering from 2020 to 2022. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, completed in 2013. His educational background includes specialized training in structural wood and a course on the Chain of Custody for FSC certification. He has completed courses in QGIS at both initiation and intermediate levels.
Background
Carlos has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles related to forestry and engineering. He has experience as a Production Technician at Financiera Maderera S.A. (FINSA) and as a Technical Engineer at acivro medioambiente. His international experience includes an internship at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, where he gained laboratory experience in the Wood Processing department.
Previous Employment
Before joining Applus+, Carlos held several positions in the forestry and wood processing sectors. He worked at Ence - Energía y Celulosa as a Wood Procurement Technician and later as a Forest Exploitation Team Manager. He also gained practical experience at CINESA and completed an internship in the Wood Processing department at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague.
Research and Projects
Carlos based his final degree project on detecting pathologies in urban trees using non-destructive methodologies. This project was conducted in collaboration with the Wood Construction Group at the Polytechnic University of Madrid. His research interests reflect his commitment to sustainable forestry practices and urban ecology.