Tat Lam was trained as an urban designer and architectural researcher, and has practiced in urban design and regional development consultancy in the last 10 years. He graduated from CUHK, Columbia University, and the Bartlett School of Architecture of UCL.

He is currently the director of Studio X Beijing of Columbia University. In his career, he is particularly interested in studying and providing holistic social development solutions to governments and institutions. He is currently the CEO of SZC Holdings.