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Jiwon Ko

@jiwonko

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Associate Product Manager with game audio and data-driven monetization expertise.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative game development role where I can combine product management, game audio, and data-driven monetization to improve player experience and measurable KPIs.

I am an Associate Product Manager with hands-on experience in game audio, QA testing, and monetization design, focused on improving game performance and player experience.

At Vertigo Games I prepared pre-inspection QA reports, conducted server inspections, proposed data-driven updates and events, and designed monetization models while analyzing KPIs to align with business goals.

My background includes audio leadership and technical implementation—creating in-game sound and music, using Blueprint scripting, Max/MSP, and Arduino for interactive installations, and working with middleware such as Wwise and FMOD.

I collaborate across teams using tools like Jira, Confluence, GitHub, and Slack, and I bring event coordination and promotional experience from exhibition projects, combined with formal training in Sound Design for Visual Media.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Associate Product Manager

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Vertigo Games

Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Prepared QA reports and conducted server inspections to improve game performance and stability; proposed data-driven updates and events and designed monetization models aligned with KPIs. Managed project schedules and facilitated cross-team communication to prioritize tasks and drive delivery.

QA Testing Monetization KPI Analysis Cross Functional Communication Jira Documentation

Audio Lead

Queran

Jan 2022 - Aug 2022 (7 months)

Created and implemented all in-game sound effects and music using Blueprint scripting; led team schedules and communication via Jira and Discord and secured a top-5 finalist position with a development grant.

Sound Design Team Leadership Jira Discord Project Coordination

Project Coordinator

Digital Arts Exhibition

Mar 2021 - Jun 2021 (3 months)

Organized and analyzed artwork specifications, layouts, schedules, and guest estimates to ensure smooth event operations; led promotional efforts and produced promotional videos to increase visibility and attendance.

Event Coordination Data Analysis Scheduling Video Editing Logistics

Audio Visual Artist

Digital Arts Exhibition

May 2019 - Jun 2019 (1 month)

Converted audio recordings for editing and archiving with Max/MSP and developed an interactive installation using Arduino to trigger visual and audio playback based on sensor inputs.

Arduino Audio Editing Sensor Integration Prototyping