Tuan (TOM) Tran

Tuan Tran, also known as TOM Tran, has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Tuan (TOM) is currently the Head of Manufacturing at Cercacor Laboratories, Inc. since May 2021. Prior to this, they worked as a Manufacturing Engineer III at Alcon from February 2017 to May 2021.

Tuan spent a significant part of their career at ABBOTT MEDICAL OPTICS from April 2006 to September 2016, where they served as a Project Engineer III in the Ophthalmic Surgical Instruments Research & Development department. In this role, they led the design and development of ophthalmic technology for cataract surgery phacoemulsification systems.

Before joining ABBOTT MEDICAL OPTICS, Tuan worked at Zodiac Aerospace as a Senior Design Engineer in the Aerospace Assembly Systems division. Here, they were involved in designing and developing various aircraft interior components and systems, including the Airbus A380 aircraft interior gallery and the rail-seat system.

Tuan also worked at Taurus Contractors Pvt Ltd as a Product Design Engineer in the Petroleum Exploration Drilling Products Technology field. During their tenure, they worked on the design and development of oil and gas drilling connectors systems.

Additionally, Tuan gained experience at Graham-Field (GF Health Products, Inc) as a Products Configuration/Design Engineer, where they designed custom power wheelchairs and medical home care products. Tuan (TOM) also worked as a Systems Design Engineer at Breider Neidle Patrone Associated Inc, where they designed and installed airport baggage handling systems.

Early in their career, Tuan worked at Rogerson Kratos as a Project/Program Engineer, focusing on aircraft equipment and cockpit instrumentation. Tuan (TOM) also worked at Cooper B-Line Systems as a Mechanical Engineer, specializing in sheet metal telecom products manufacturing. Their career started at Boeing Defense, Space & Security, where they served as a Mechanical Engineer for the C17 Globemaster III US Airforce Cargo Airplane.

Overall, Tuan Tran's work experience includes roles in manufacturing engineering, project management, design, and research and development across industries such as medical devices, aerospace, telecommunications, and transportation.

Tuan (TOM) Tran pursued their Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from California State University, Long Beach. Tuan (TOM) enrolled in 1994 and successfully completed their studies in 1998.