Tessie Tong

Tessie Tong is a seasoned professional in data analysis and business intelligence, currently serving as a DBA & BI Developer at Purdys Chocolatier since June 2022. Prior to this, Tessie worked as a contractor at the Canadian Wood Fibre Centre, where data analysis from scientific experiments was emphasized. Experience as a BI Developer & Database Administrator at DataTech Consulting Services and as a Senior Data Analyst at FundPage Inc. contributed to expertise in data processing, reporting, and optimization techniques. A background as a Research Scientist at FPInnovations involved oversight of wood and fibre quality research and developing data analytics platforms. Earlier roles included academic positions at Nanjing Forestry University and FPInnovations, focusing on research, statistical modeling, and innovative teaching methods. Tessie holds a PhD in Wood Science and Wood Based Composites from Nanjing Forestry University and a Certificate of Data Science from the University of Waterloo.