Babur Majid
About Babur Majid
Babur Majid serves as the Senior Director and Head of Enterprise Data Services at Thomson Reuters, with extensive experience in data services and engineering. He has held various roles in notable companies, including Thomson Financial and LSEG, where he managed product transitions and collaborated with multiple teams to meet corporate objectives.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Babur Majid serves as the Senior Director and Head of Enterprise Data Services at Thomson Reuters. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the company's data management strategies and operational efficiency in the Greater New York City Area. His role involves overseeing enterprise data services, ensuring that data solutions align with corporate objectives.
Experience at Thomson Financial
Babur Majid worked at Thomson Financial from 2000 to 2005 as a Systems Analyst. During this five-year tenure in the Greater New York City Area, he was involved in various projects that focused on system integration and product transition from legacy systems to strategic solutions. He later advanced to the role of Manager for Realtime and Referential Feeds from 2005 to 2009, where he managed data feeds and enhanced service delivery.
Professional Background at LSEG
At LSEG, Babur Majid managed the integration and transition of products, collaborating with teams across Technical Operations, NOC, Data Center, Development, Project Management, and Implementation. He championed governance standards for capacity planning, virtualization, budgeting, and security, demonstrating his leadership in data services and operational excellence.
Education and Qualifications
Babur Majid earned a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Manipal Institute of Technology in 1992. He furthered his education at New Jersey Institute of Technology, where he studied Computer Engineering and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from 1997 to 1999. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in technology and data services.
Current Role at Refinitiv
Since 2019, Babur Majid has been working at Refinitiv, an LSEG business, as the Head of Reliability Engineering - Enterprise. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the reliability and performance of enterprise systems. He has been instrumental in leveraging existing APIs and middleware technologies to deliver improved solutions for customers.