Summary
Richard Lin is a seasoned software professional blending engineering rigor with business insight, currently a Member of Technical Staff at OpenAI in San Francisco. With about a decade of experience, he has led technical visions from startup CTO at Jobwell to real-time data systems at Rockset, and now contributes to cutting-edge AI research and deployment at OpenAI. He co-founded Jobwell as CTO and previously advanced data analytics as a researcher at Berkeley RISE Lab. His background includes time in a world-renowned nanoscience research group and at a leading textile manufacturer addressing energy storage and sustainability, illustrating a track record of tackling high-impact, interdisciplinary problems. He earned BS/MS in Computer Science from UC Berkeley with summa cum laude honors and has traveled to nearly 20 countries, bringing a global perspective to his work. Based in the Bay Area, he combines hands-on coding with strategic leadership to turn complex requirements into practical, auditable solutions.
11 years of coding experience