Peter Tran

Bringing inspired innovation to your designs.

Greater Adelaide Area

About

R&D engineer with a passion for human thermal comfort, interest in indoor environments, and proven record in HVAC design with innovative solutions. I am also a programmer which has inspired creativity, unique problem-solving, and detailed data analysis. My natural computer ability has inspired quick learning and intuition for BMS controls, PLC programming and general IT knowledge. I can even use Python to automate Excel charts and spreadsheets!

Experience

  • BAE Systems Australia (Full-time · 2 yrs 5 mos)
    • Controls Engineer
      Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    • Mechanical Engineer - HVAC
      Feb 2024 - Jan 2025 · 1 yr

      HVAC and Marine Systems Integration HVAC and Controls & Instrumentation Integration

  • SMARTAIR DIFFUSION (10 yrs 8 mos)
    • R&D Engineer
      Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

      Develop and maintain the Selection Tool Suite for the SMARTEMP range of products

    • R&D Engineer
      Aug 2017 - Apr 2023 · 5 yrs 9 mos

      Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) & Computer Programmer. Co-inventor of the Smartemp Helical Vari-Swirl - Winner of AIRAH's Product of the Year 2022 Data analysis, trending, and regression with Python, Excel, and VBA scripts. HVAC calculation: psychometrics, acoustics, pressure, fluid mechanics, heat load, heat transfer. Design for enhanced indoor environments, energy efficiency, and thermal comfort. BMS: Controls, PLC programming, SCADA, electrical equipment, and instrumentation. Provide HVAC training, education, and advice to clients.

    • Engineering Intern
      Nov 2015 - Aug 2017 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Developed Smartair's Library of Excel-based Product Selection Tools widely used in the industry. Review product performance data, specifications, and associated documents.

  • Mathematics Tutor at Ngo & Sons Pty Ltd
    Mar 2012 - Mar 2018 · 6 yrs 1 mo

    Teaching classes of up to 30 students in Mathematics and Extension 1 Mathematics (NSW syllabus).