Cong Lin
About Cong Lin
Cong Lin serves as the Head of Network Infrastructure at Lombard Odier Group, bringing extensive experience in IT infrastructure management within the private banking and financial services sectors in Switzerland and Singapore. He has held various engineering and management roles, demonstrating strong leadership and technical skills throughout his career.
Current Role at Lombard Odier Group
Cong Lin serves as the Head of Network Infrastructure at Lombard Odier Group since 2018. In this role, he provides strategic leadership in defining network architecture, including LAN, WAN, network segmentation, and security. He is responsible for managing risks and monitoring IT processes to ensure high standards of service delivery. His leadership is characterized by a metrics-driven and result-oriented approach, consistently achieving objectives within budget guidelines.
Previous Experience at Lombard Odier Group
Cong Lin has held multiple positions at Lombard Odier Group. He began as a Network Engineer from 2010 to 2014, where he gained foundational experience in IT infrastructure. He then progressed to the role of IT Infrastructure Project Manager from 2013 to 2015, followed by serving as Head of IT Asia from 2015 to 2018 in Singapore. His diverse roles contributed to his extensive knowledge in managing IT infrastructure and operations.
Education and Expertise
Cong Lin studied at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where he earned both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Communication Systems. His educational background laid the groundwork for his expertise in IT infrastructure management. He has developed strong skills in creating architecture designs and business process models to improve operational efficiencies.
Background in Research and Development
Cong Lin has a solid background in research and development, having worked as a Research and Development Engineer at several companies, including BOBST, Agfa, and NEC Corporation. His experience in these roles has equipped him with the technical skills necessary for his current position. He also served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at EPFL, further enhancing his knowledge and expertise in the field.
People Management Skills
Cong Lin demonstrates excellent people management skills, having developed strong teams through coaching and performance management. He is known for his ability to influence and motivate teams, creating empowered work environments. His leadership style focuses on translating business needs into technical requirements and implementing project lifecycles effectively.