Praveen Francis Damasus

Praveen Francis Damasus has a diverse range of work experience in the engineering field. Starting in 2013 as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at ExpertsHub, they worked on the design and analysis of turbocharger blades, presenting design reports and solving problems related to engineering calculations. Praveen Francis then moved on to an internship at Auto Factory Industry in 2014, where they gained hands-on experience in automobile and engine designing, along with knowledge of laser scanning measurement systems. In the same year, they also interned at the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited, further expanding their mechanical engineering skills.

Praveen's work experience continued as a Graduate Research Assistant at Lamar University from 2017 to 2018. During this time, they conducted research on 3D printed structures in the application of smart materials for self-healing structures, as well as published research on finding solutions for variation in structural mechanical properties of 3D printed parts.

In 2020, Praveen joined Engineering Alliance, Inc. as a Mechanical Engineer. In this role, they designed high-pressure gas pipelines and pressurized water profiles, while working closely with designers and engineers to meet project goals.

Currently, Praveen is a Process Engineer at View, Inc. Praveen Francis is responsible for research and development of new materials, equipment, and processes to enable new features and next-generation products. Praveen Francis focuses on continuously improving existing process window to enhance quality, identifying and eliminating manufacturing defects, and implementing hardware improvements in collaboration with vendors and other engineers. Praveen also provides technical support to the Production team and develops data analysis methods to automate tasks and provide new analysis capabilities. Additionally, they contribute to expanding business globally and achieving job objectives at View, Inc.

Praveen Francis Damasus began their education journey in 2011, when they enrolled at Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya. From 2011 to 2015, they pursued a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Mechanical Engineering. After completing their undergraduate studies, Praveen then went on to attend Lamar University from 2016 to 2018. During this period, they obtained a Master of Engineering Science (MES) degree, specializing in Mechanical Engineering.

In addition to their formal education, Praveen has also obtained various certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge in the field. In December 2019, they completed several courses, including "AutoCAD 2018 Essential Training," "Learning MATLAB," "Learning SOLIDWORKS PDM," "Problem Solving Techniques," "Project Management Foundations," and "SOLIDWORKS: Mold Design." Praveen also received the "10 Hour OSHA Training in General Industy Safety and Health" certification from the US Department of Labor OSHA in July 2019. Prior to that, they completed a "P&ID Training Course" on Udemy in June 2019 and achieved the "Certified Solidworks Professional" certification from Dassault Systèmes in March 2019. Additionally, Praveen obtained a certification in "Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing" from Udemy in February 2019.