Louis Mestas

Learning MORE

REALITY CAPTURE // DATA SCIENCE // 3D VISUALIZATION — HOUSTON, TX

work

From the field to the model

I turn the physical world into measurable, usable data — laser scans into engineering deliverables, point clouds into answers, and raw datasets into decisions.

SCAN → REGISTER → DELIVER

Reality Capture

Terrestrial LiDAR scanning and point cloud processing for industrial and offshore facilities. Registration, QA, as-built extraction, and dimensional control — getting geometry you can trust out of millions of measurements.

  • FARO SCENE / As-Built
  • Cintoo / Navisworks
  • Dimensional control & as-builts
DATA → ANALYSIS → INSIGHT

Data Science

Analysis and tooling in Python and R — from geometric computation on point cloud data to reproducible reports and interactive calculators that put answers in front of the people who need them.

  • Python / R / Quarto
  • Computational geometry
  • Interactive tools & dashboards
MODEL → SLICE → PRINT

3D Printing & Visualization

Translating complex facility models into physical prints and real-time visual experiences. Mesh optimization, print preparation workflows, and visualization pipelines in Blender and Unreal Engine.

  • Blender / Unreal Engine
  • Mesh optimization for FDM
  • Digital signage & displays

approach

Existing to improve

The monogram stands for Learning MORE — the belief that every project, dataset, and failure is raw material for the next, better version.

Measure first

Opinions are cheap; measurements are not. Whether it's a deck leg centerline or a process bottleneck, I start by capturing ground truth.

Learn in public

Documenting the work — derivations, tooling, mistakes — turns one person's lesson into a team's capability.

Build the tool

If a task is done twice, it deserves a script. If it's done weekly, it deserves an interface anyone can use.

Iterate relentlessly

First versions exist to be improved. Shipping something imperfect and refining it beats polishing something unshipped.

experience

Experience

2015 — 2023

Load Planning & Strategic Deployment Specialist

United States Air Force — 2T2 Air Transportation

Optimized aircraft load plans and performed weight & balance analysis for global strategic airlift missions. Conducted data-driven forecasting for cargo capacity, center-of-gravity calculations, and deployment scheduling to maximize payload efficiency while maintaining strict safety and regulatory compliance. Utilized spreadsheet modeling and logistics data systems to support embarkation, debarkation, and large-scale mobility operations.

2019 — PRESENT

Reality Capture Specialist

Strategy Engineering & Consulting — Houston, TX

Laser scanning, point cloud registration, and as-built deliverables for onshore and offshore energy facilities. Built geometric analysis tooling for structural surveys, coordinated multi-discipline model requests, and developed internal visualization and digital signage systems.

Learn MORE in Visual Work →

PythonR / RStudioQuartoFARO SCENEFARO As-BuiltCintooNavisworksBlenderUnreal EngineVS CodeLinux / SSHHTML / CSS / JS3D Printing

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services

Data consulting

I take on select consulting work: turning operational data, scan data, and spreadsheets-that-got-out-of-hand into clear analysis, automated workflows, and tools your team will actually use.

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contact

Get in touch

For consulting inquiries, collaboration, or just to talk shop about point clouds and print beds.

hello@louismestas.com