Pratik Wagh

Pratik Wagh has a diverse work experience in various industries. Pratik is currently the Head of Research at Coinchange, where they facilitate collaborations with other companies and hosts video AMA sessions. Before that, they worked as a Sr. Crypto Research Analyst at the same company, conducting extensive due diligence on crypto projects and assets.

Prior to their role at Coinchange, Pratik worked at NDT Video Library as an online trainer, providing certification services for nondestructive testing methods. Pratik also served as a Sr. Advanced NDE Tech at Nucléom and as a General Manager at the Institute of Nondestructive Testing & Training.

Pratik's earlier experiences include working as an instructor at American Aerospace Technical Academy, a Sr. NDE Tech at Acuren, a Nondestructive Evaluation Intern at Applus RTD, and a Graduate Research Assistant at the Center for Nondestructive Evaluation.

In addition, Pratik had an engineering internship at Mahindra & Mahindra, where they focused on introducing nanotechnology in drivelines. Pratik conducted research on nanolubrication mechanisms and surveyed nano-lubricant manufacturers.

Pratik Wagh obtained a Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Iowa State University from 2012 to 2014. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical from the University of Mumbai, India from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, they have acquired various certifications in project management, finance, accounting, workplace habits, and non-destructive testing from institutions such as Coursera, Lynda.com, LinkedIn, API, The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing, The American Society for Nondestructive Testing, and the Institute of Nondestructive testing & Training. Pratik Wagh is also a participant in the CFA® Program offered by the CFA Institute.