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I am an engineer and managing director building production ready AI and robotics systems across automotive, automation, and premium consumer environments. I lead Lexis Labs Pty Ltd, working at the intersection of engineering, artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital product development. My background is in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, with academic and research experience across MIT, QUT, KAIST, TUM, and University of Cambridge. For BMW Group, I contribute to concept and production projects across autonomous vehicle validation, infotainment systems, and smartphone integrated platforms. My focus has been on computer-vision for autonomous vehicle systems and onboard infotainment, with an emphasis on robustness, scalability, and real world performance. At Lexis Labs, I collaborate with global organisations on applied innovation initiatives and deliver technical programs, including BMW workshops for internal staff and PhD researchers. I have led and supported cross functional teams across the full product lifecycle, from early concept and architecture through deployment and operational rollout. My work includes globally deployed platforms such as the BRiAN mobile application for BMW automotive testing, as well as customer facing solutions including BMW Music and BMW and MINI loyalty features. I am currently leading robotics and automation projects in food and beverage, developing robotic systems that prepare drinks such as protein shakes and bubble tea. This work integrates robotics, computer vision, IoT, and systems engineering to support scalable, high throughput environments. I work with clients who value clarity, strong technical foundations, and solutions that perform reliably in the real world.
• Grateful to be apart of MIT's entrepreneurial ecosystem and gain mentorship from MIT faculty and world-class experts. • Leading the development of AI-driven robotic kiosks for personalised beverages - merging robotics, data analytics, and AI to provide personalised nutrition. • Collaborating with MIT Sandbox and Martin Trust Centre to drive innovation and commercialise research breakthroughs.
In the privileged position of managing talented designers and engineers who consult a diverse array of companies, develop cutting-edge software and hardware solutions (primarily AI + Robotics), and deliver tech strategy workshops.
Innovation projects for future in-vehicle experiences (incl. Vehicle Validation, Metaverse, Gaming & Audio Experiences). 2019-2021 BMW Internal, 2022-2025 (Present) BMW Partner Hosting BMW Summer School for PhD Researchers. https://www.summerschool.bmw/en.html Innovation Awards: ❖ BMW Metaverse (Host) ❖ BMW Accelerator (Winner) ❖ BMW Android Application (Winner) ❖ BMW Vehicle VR Experience (Winner) ❖ BMW Machine Learning Cloud Solution (Winner) ❖ BMW Frontiers in Machine Intelligence (Publication) ❖ BMW Digital Game Changer (Winner) Innovation Products: ❖ Development of BRiAN mobile app features used internally by employees for automotive data collection, testing, and reporting on test drives in diverse geographic locations around the world. ❖ Developed Machine Learning Computer Vision Models to verify BMW Onboard Infotainment and Advanced Driver Assistance System (Pre-Production & Production Vehicles) ❖ BMW Music Feature (In-Vehicle) ❖ BMW/MINI Customer Loyalty Feature (Mobile & In-Vehicle cross-platform solution) Industry Supervisor of University students at BMW QUT Academy.
Helped Rebuild Family Business: Melin Vietnamese & Chinese Restaurant
Tran, A. (2018) Smart LED Street Lighting. In Proceedings of Conference on Topical Conference on Smart Lighting at CIE 2018 (PO36, 604-611). Taipei, Taiwan: Commission Internationale de L'Eclairage ISBN: 978-3-901906-98-5 DOI: 10.25039/x45.2018
Tran, A., Walker, G., Cella, U. (2017) Lighting Evaluation Tool for Railway Yards. In Proceedings of Conference on Smarter Lighting for Better Life at the CIE Midterm Meeting 2017 (PO93, 402-404). Jeju, South Korea: Commission Internationale de L'Eclairage ISBN: 978-3-901906-95-4 DOI: 10.25039/x044.2017
Tran, A., Isoardi, G., Isdale, E. (2017) Exterior Lighting of Public Stairways. In Proceedings of Conference on Smarter Lighting for Better Life at the CIE Midterm Meeting 2017 (OP28, 193-202). Jeju, South Korea: Commission Internationale de L'Eclairage ISBN: 978-3-901906-95-4 DOI: 10.25039/x044.2017