Praveen Kumar Thathera
About Praveen Kumar Thathera
Praveen Kumar Thathera is a Lead Engineer and Assistant Manager at Smiths Detection in Jaipur, India, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in field service engineering and project management, having previously held positions at various companies including Morpho Detection and Philips India.
Work at Smiths Detection
Praveen Kumar Thathera has served as Lead Engineer and Assistant Manager at Smiths Detection since 2019, based in the Jaipur Area, India. In this role, he is responsible for the smooth operation, service, and maintenance of various security machines, including CTX Systems, MUX Servers, X-Ray, ETD, and DFMD machines at airports and other customer sites. He has also led the installation and commissioning of CTX 9800 DSi CT Scan Machines at multiple airports across India. As an Authorized Signing Authority for Smiths Detection in the Jaipur region, he plays a key role in ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Before his current position, Praveen Kumar Thathera worked as a Field Service Engineer at Smiths Detection from 2017 to 2019 in the New Delhi Area, India. His earlier experience includes a brief tenure at Morpho Detection, LLC as a Field Service Engineer in 2017, and a role as a Customer Service Engineer at Philips India from 2015 to 2017 in Rajasthan, India. He also worked as an Instrument Technician at BRETON INDIA SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED for four months in 2014. This diverse background has equipped him with extensive knowledge in engineering and customer service.
Education and Expertise
Praveen Kumar Thathera completed his Bachelor of Technology in Applied Electronics and Instrumentation at ARYA INSTITUTE OF ENGG. & TECH. from 2008 to 2012. His educational background provides a solid foundation in electronics and instrumentation, which he applies in his current role. He utilizes various platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, ServiceMax, Zinc, Safety Hub, and LMS to enhance work processes and manage service operations effectively.
Project Management and Safety Training
In his current role, Praveen Kumar Thathera executes and manages projects from delivery to Site Acceptance Test (SAT) and handover, ensuring adherence to contract requirements. He performs safety activities on-site and provides training to his team on safety practices, emphasizing the importance of safety in operational environments. His ability to manage spare inventory and update reports on various service portals contributes to the overall efficiency of the operations.