Hi, I'm Rocky Lin - Technical Program Manager at Google
I am fueled by the challenge of bridging the gap between intricate engineering hurdles and organizational success. I thrive in high-stakes environments where clarity, momentum, and team alignment are essential.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Orchestrated large-scale technical infrastructure projects while navigating complex cross-functional landscapes at Google.
Spearheads mission-critical program management initiatives that align engineering velocity with broader corporate strategy.
Provides expert guidance on streamlining complex development lifecycles and scaling technical team operations effectively.
🚀 Career trajectory
Engineering Foundation
Began as a software engineer at Texas Instruments focused on DSPs.
✦ Hardware-Software
✦ Engineering
Scale and Leadership
Led development teams through periods of significant organizational growth at Zandiant and PowerQ.
✦ Leadership
✦ Management
Platform Maturity
Currently driving complex global programs at Google while advising early-stage ventures.
✦ Big Tech
✦ Advising
💪🏻 Superpowers
Architectural Strategist
Connecting low-level system design with macro-level product outcomes
Architected high-performance systems for mobile and consumer electronics
Streamlines engineering workflows to accelerate product time-to-market
Technical Ecosystem Builder
Fostering collaboration between specialized engineering and product teams
Unifies cross-functional groups through clear program management standards
Bridges technical debt with scalable infrastructure upgrades
Venture Catalyst
Applying seasoned operator logic to angel investment decisions
Evaluates early-stage startups through a technical viability lens
Identifies high-growth potential in emerging hardware-software integration
I'm excited about
Exploring strategic co-investment opportunities in the deep-tech sector
Connecting with founders building the next generation of cloud infrastructure
Contributing to high-level technical discourse within specialized professional guilds
I can help with
Providing technical due diligence for early-stage angel investments
Mentoring engineering leaders on scaling complex system development processes
Advising on product-market fit for B2B enterprise software startups
I would love your help on
Identifying niche trends in the intersection of medicine and computing
Finding co-investment partners with deep expertise in hardware electronics
Learning best practices for modern AI-driven product management workflows