Tristan Ko

Management Engineering student at the University of Waterloo, passionate about data and problem-solving through analytics.

Outside of school and work, I enjoy working out, playing sports like golf, taekwondo, and snowboarding, as well as investing, gaming, and playing poker.

Work Experience

My professional journey and key accomplishments

Technical Analyst

Jan 2026 – Apr 2026

Ontario Ministry of TransportationToronto, ON

Incoming Technical Analyst for the winter 2026 term.

Key Achievements:

•Focusing on software analysis, data management, and supporting development/testing of multi-tier web applications

Supply Chain Intern

May 2025 – Aug 2025

Iovate Health Sciences International Inc.Oakville, ON

Developing Excel and Python-based tools to streamline supply chain processes and creating a Power BI dashboard to visualize key supply chain metrics for real-time decision-making.

Key Achievements:

•Built automated Excel and Python tools to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual workload
•Designed and implemented a Power BI dashboard providing real-time insights into supply chain performance
•Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process improvement opportunities and implement data-driven solutions

Firmware Developer

Jan 2025 – May 2025

UW OrbitalWaterloo, ON

Contributing to the development of firmware for a CubeSat satellite as part of the Canadian Satellite Design Challenge, focusing on embedded systems and satellite communication protocols.

Key Achievements:

•Developed and tested firmware components for CubeSat satellite systems using embedded C and real-time operating systems
•Implemented communication protocols to ensure reliable data transmission between satellite subsystems
•Participated in code reviews and collaborative debugging sessions to maintain high-quality, mission-critical code