Farhan Syed
About Farhan Syed
Farhan Syed is a Customer Solution Manager and Solution Architect at Smiths Detection, specializing in Aviation Strategy and Checkpoint Solutions since 2018. He has extensive experience in managing teams across multiple regions and a strong background in technology and business integration.
Current Role at Smiths Detection
Farhan Syed serves as a Customer Solution Manager and Solution Architect in the Aviation Strategy and Checkpoint Solutions division at Smiths Detection. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's efforts in enhancing security solutions within the aviation sector. His role involves developing customer-centric solutions and ensuring the alignment of technology with business objectives.
Previous Experience at CareerBuilder
Prior to his current role, Farhan Syed worked at CareerBuilder Sourcing Solutions in various managerial positions. He served as Manager of SaaS Implementation for the EMEA and LATAM regions from 2015 to 2016. Following this, he was the Manager of Business Intelligence/Data Analyst for the EMEA and APAC regions from 2016 to 2018. His tenure at CareerBuilder included roles as Integration Development Engineer/Manager and Integration Sales Consultant, showcasing his expertise in data analysis and integration solutions.
Educational Background
Farhan Syed holds a Master of Science (M.Sc) in Advanced Software Engineering from Technische Universität Darmstadt, where he studied from 2001 to 2003. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Engineering from the University College of Engineering & Technology, completing his studies from 1998 to 2001. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in technology and software development.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Farhan Syed possesses extensive technical skills, particularly in project planning, configuration management, and release management. He has experience managing geographically dispersed teams across multiple countries and has demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams with diverse technical and cultural backgrounds. His current learning focus includes Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applications, as well as cloud computing with AWS.
Early Career Experience
Farhan Syed began his career in the technology sector with roles at Lufthansa and Siemens. He worked as a Frontend Engineer at Lufthansa from 2003 to 2004 and later as a Network Engineer and Web Designer at Lufthansa and Lufthansa Technik AG, respectively. His early experience also includes a brief tenure as a .NET & C# Application Developer at Siemens. This diverse background laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in software development and integration.