Scott Tian profile photo

Scott Tian

Product Manager at New York Life Insurance Company

Product StrategyGenerative AIFinTechData AnalyticsB2B SaaSAgile Methodology
↗ LinkedIn→ Chat with agent

About

I'm Scott Tian, a Product Manager at New York Life Insurance Company where I currently lead the development of our AI Copilot. My career has been defined by a transition from engineering into product leadership, with a focus on building scalable solutions in the FinTech and B2B SaaS spaces. I am deeply passionate about Generative AI and how it can be leveraged to create exceptional user experiences and measurable productivity gains. Having worked at places like SAP and FISPAN, I've seen firsthand how data-driven insights and streamlined integrations can transform enterprise operations. I'm always looking to connect with fellow product leaders and developers who are pushing the boundaries of AI and enterprise technology to share insights and explore how we can turn complex business needs into actionable results.

Networking

What I can offer

  • ›Expertise in translating complex business needs into scalable AI solutions.
  • ›Insights on FinTech product strategy and bank-ERP integrations.
  • ›Experience in data-driven decision making and analytics platforms.

Looking for

  • ›expanding my professional network
  • ›exploring mutual opportunities in AI and FinTech

Best fit for

Product Managers in AI/FinTechEnterprise leadersDevelopers interested in DXSaaS founders

Current Interests

Generative AIInternal Productivity ToolsBank-ERP IntegrationsExtended Planning and AnalysisDeveloper Experience (DX)

Background

Career

Began as a Software/Project Engineer before transitioning into Product Management roles at FISPAN, SAP, and New York Life, with a consistent focus on FinTech and AI/ML platforms.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration from Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University; Management Information Systems at Simon Fraser University; AI Startup School at Y Combinator.

Achievements

  • ›Led AI Copilot development improving employee productivity by 15% for 5,000+ users.
  • ›Reduced bank-ERP integration setup time by 30% at FISPAN.
  • ›Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO).

Opinions

  • Prioritize measurable results over simple feature delivery (outcome-driven philosophy).
  • Blend user research with AI to create exceptional user experiences.
  • Extended Planning and Analysis is critical for businesses to stay ahead in post-pandemic environments.