Kurt Ko
About Kurt Ko
Kurt Ko is a Work Planning Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2022. He holds a Master's Degree in Applied Biomedical Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University and has extensive experience in engineering roles across various companies in the biomedical field.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Kurt Ko serves as a Work Planning Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to various projects and initiatives within the laboratory. His role involves planning and coordinating engineering tasks to support the laboratory's mission.
Previous Experience at Cepheid
Kurt Ko worked at Cepheid in multiple capacities. He served as a Senior Process Engineer for 8 months in 2021, where he focused on optimizing manufacturing processes. Additionally, he was a Production Supervisor for 4 months in the same year, overseeing production operations in Newark, California.
Career at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Kurt Ko's tenure at Thermo Fisher Scientific spanned several years. He began as an Engineer I in Engineering Services from 2014 to 2017, followed by a promotion to Engineer II in Manufacturing Engineering, where he worked from 2017 to 2020. His roles involved engineering support and process improvement in Pleasanton, California.
Educational Background in Biomedical Engineering
Kurt Ko holds a Master's Degree in Applied Biomedical Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University, which he completed from 2015 to 2019. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, studying from 2007 to 2012.
Experience in the Biotechnology Sector
Kurt Ko has a diverse background in the biotechnology sector. He worked as a Manufacturing Technician at Genentech for 6 months in 2014 and later as an Instruments Manufacturing Supervisor at Zoetis Inc. from 2020 to 2021. His roles have contributed to his expertise in manufacturing and engineering processes.