Oliver Lin

About Oliver Lin

With over 20 years of experience in IT leadership, software and product development, and project management, I am a technology leader who delivers innovative and efficient application solutions for various industries. Currently, I am the VP of Engineering and AI at PlanScout.My core competencies include strategic planning, relationship management, portfolio/product management, agile methodologies, web application development, and DevOps. I have a proven track record of guiding organizations to adopt best-in-class IT systems, introducing agile methodology to facilitate greater efficiencies, and bridging the gap between technical developers and business users. My mission is to drive digital transformation and process improvement with software solutions that enhance the quality of life and well-being of people.

Experience

1. VP, Software Engineering & Ai

   Planscout

   Apr 2025 — Present

   I\'m responsible for leading the engineering and artificial intelligence efforts to power a next-generation platform that enables licensed financial advisors to deliver smarter, more secure retirement planning for their clients. PlanScout\'s technology transforms complex financial data into actionable, tax-efficient retirement scenarios—backed by tools developed and refined over more than a decade.Our mission is simple: empower financial advisors with the intelligence and tools to help their clients spend with confidence in retirement.

Education

• Rice Business

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, General

• University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business

  Master's Degree, Business and Management - Information Systems

• The Johns Hopkins University

  Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science

• The Johns Hopkins University

  Bachelor's Degree, Biomedical/Medical Engineering