Coco Wong
About Coco Wong
Coco Wong is the Head of Ground Systems at Zipline, a position she has held since 2022. With a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in program management at companies like Tesla and BP, she has developed a strong expertise in engineering and technology.
Current Role at Zipline
Coco Wong serves as the Head of Ground Systems at Zipline, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees the development and management of ground systems that support Zipline's operations. Her work focuses on ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of logistics and supply chain processes within the organization. Wong's leadership contributes to Zipline's mission of delivering medical supplies and other essential goods through drone technology.
Previous Experience at Tesla
Coco Wong has extensive experience at Tesla, where she held multiple roles from 2016 to 2021. She began as an Engineering Program Manager in 2016, working in the San Francisco Bay Area for one year. She then progressed to a Senior Technical Program Manager role from 2017 to 2018, followed by a position as Staff Technical Program Manager from 2018 to 2021. In these capacities, Wong managed various engineering projects and programs, contributing to Tesla's innovative product development.
Educational Background
Coco Wong holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) and a Bachelor of Science in Experimental and Theoretical Physics from the University of Adelaide, where she studied from 2009 to 2014. Additionally, she participated in a student exchange program at the University of Strasbourg, studying Physics from 2012 to 2013. This educational foundation has equipped her with a strong technical background applicable to her engineering and program management roles.
Early Career and Internships
Before her prominent roles in major companies, Coco Wong gained valuable experience through various internships and positions. She worked as a Mechanical Engineer with the Adelaide University Solar Racing Team from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she completed a vacation student role at Santos Ltd in 2013 and served as an Engineering Intern at Beca in Singapore in 2012. These early experiences provided her with practical skills in engineering and project management.