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
Supporting software analysis, data management, and the development and testing of internal, multi-tier applications used across the ministry.
Key Achievements:
- •Resolved critical full-stack data bottlenecks within an Angular/Spring Boot/Azure SQL architecture
- •Automated complex data migrations with idempotent SQL scripts, ensuring 100% data consistency during production refreshes
- •Modernized administrative workflows by developing a centralized SQL Server database to manage Alternate Work Arrangement
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
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
Projects
Code Ranch
Toronto Housing Price Predictor
RoastBot
Resonate – Music Rec
Focusly – Study Tracker
Factor Five
Excel Calendar
Excel Financial Tracker
Shroud – Python Game
Imposter Game
