Norton Lam
Software manager by day. AI enthusiast, robotics mentor, curler, and reader the rest of the time. Figuring out what comes next.
Work
Software manager at Surest Health
Surest is rethinking health insurance from the ground up — no deductibles, no surprise bills, just upfront prices and real transparency before you ever see a doctor. One of the fastest-growing health plans in the country, and genuinely one of the more exciting places to work in an industry overdue for change.
Experimenting with
Passionate about
Youth robotics — FIRST
Referee, judge, tournament director, and mentor. On the board of directors for High Tech Kids, Minnesota's FIRST partner. Next season I'll be a full mentor for Bug in the System, an all-girls FIRST Tech Challenge team.
FTC
FLL
Board member
Currently reading
The Hunt for Red October — Tom Clancy
Action thrillers and mysteries are my genre. Favorite authors: James Patterson, Lee Child, Vince Flynn.
Reading every day since June 6, 2021 · tracked on Goodreads
Outside the house
Curling at Four Seasons Curling Club, Blaine
Curling since March 2024. Currently on the ice every Tuesday night with my team, Hack to the Future.
Member since 2024
Minnesota Vikings
The only sport I follow with any regularity. Cautious optimism, as always.
Thinking about
What retirement actually looks like
Possibly ferrying travelers through MSP, making sure nobody misses their flight.