Praveen Shawn Fernandez
About Praveen Shawn Fernandez
Praveen Shawn Fernandez is a Senior Process Engineer at onsemi, specializing in process improvement and optimization. He holds an MBA from the University of Hertfordshire and has extensive experience in wafer thinning processes and Lean methodologies.
Work at Onsemi
Praveen Shawn Fernandez has been employed at onsemi since 2021, currently holding the position of Senior Process Engineer. His tenure at onsemi spans several roles, beginning as a Process Engineer from 2015 to 2018, followed by a position as Process Engineer II from 2018 to 2021. Throughout his time at onsemi, he has successfully completed various process improvement and optimization projects that focus on cost savings, yield improvement, and defect reduction.
Education and Expertise
Praveen holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Hertfordshire, which he completed between 2020 and 2022. He also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from Universiti Putra Malaysia, studying from 2011 to 2015. His educational background supports his expertise in process engineering, particularly in Wafer Thinning processes and Lean methodologies.
Background
Before his current role at onsemi, Praveen worked at Frost & Sullivan as a Research Analyst for two months in 2014. He also gained customer service experience at TGV Cinemas in 2015, where he worked for three months in Seremban, Malaysia. His diverse work experience contributes to his skills in management and leadership.
Achievements
Praveen is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and is actively pursuing a Black Belt Certification. He utilizes Lean methodologies, including tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, and Value Stream Mapping, to drive process improvements. His focus on cost reduction and quality improvement projects highlights his commitment to enhancing operational efficiency.