Oliver Lum

Oliver Lum, Ph.D. has extensive work experience in the field of algorithms and optimization. Oliver has held various roles at different companies, contributing to the development and implementation of complex algorithms.

From 2018 to the present, Oliver Lum worked at Flock Freight as the Director Of Engineering, Algorithms and Optimization. In this role, they led a team of scientists, engineers, and analysts, expanding the Algorithms Engineering Group and driving innovation in areas such as pooling, pricing, and matching. Oliver also championed the adoption of experimentation and empowered the Product organization with visibility and insights. Additionally, Oliver owned and scaled the most computational complex components of the platform.

Prior to Flock Freight, Oliver Lum worked as a Senior Engineering Manager at the same company from 2019 to 2021. During this time, their interdisciplinary team of operations researchers, data scientists, and software engineers played a key role in driving innovation and scaling combinatorial optimization technology.

Before their time at Flock Freight, Oliver Lum held the role of Staff Algorithm Developer at Strategic Analysis Incorporated from 2018 to 2019. In this position, they led the research and development of optimization algorithms, significantly improving pooling rates and the number of freight pools per month.

Oliver Lum's earlier work experience includes positions at GXM Consulting LLC, where they conducted research and implemented algorithms for noise reduction and developed applications for the National Park Service. Oliver also had roles at Aterrasys, General Dynamics C4 Systems, Ascend Intelligence, where they gained experience in various development and intern positions.

Overall, Oliver Lum, Ph.D. has demonstrated a strong expertise in algorithms and optimization, leading teams and driving innovation in their field.

Oliver Lum, Ph.D., completed their education in a chronological order. Oliver first attended Walter Johnson High School from 2004 to 2008, where they focused on English Language and Literature as well as History, participating in the APEX Magnet Program. Following high school, they enrolled at the University of Maryland from 2008 to 2012, earning two bachelor's degrees, one in Mathematics (Magna Cum Laude) and another in Philosophy (Summa Cum Laude). After completing their undergraduate studies, Oliver pursued a higher level of education at the same university, obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Computational and Applied Mathematics between the years 2012 and 2017.