Syed Abid
About Syed Abid
Syed Abid serves as the Associate Director - US GGL Release & Offshoring Manager at UBS in Nashville, Tennessee, a position he has held since 2019. He has a background in finance and extensive experience in consulting and management roles across various companies, including Cognizant and HCL Technologies.
Work at UBS
Syed Abid has been employed at UBS since 2019, serving as the Associate Director - US GGL Release & Offshoring Manager. His role involves overseeing the release management and offshoring processes within the organization. Prior to this position, he worked at UBS as a Team Lead from 2006 to 2009 in Hyderabad, India. His extensive experience at UBS spans both leadership and management roles, contributing to his expertise in the financial services sector.
Previous Experience at Cognizant
Before joining UBS, Syed Abid worked at Cognizant for a total of five years, from 2014 to 2019. He held the position of Senior Consultant during this time. Additionally, he served as a Service Delivery Manager at Cognizant from 2010 to 2014. His roles at Cognizant involved managing service delivery and consulting projects, enhancing his skills in client relations and project management.
Educational Background
Syed Abid earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Finance from Deccan School of Management, studying from 2001 to 2003. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree, which he obtained from Anwar Ul Uloom College Arts Commerce between 1998 and 2001. His educational background provides a solid foundation in business and finance, supporting his professional endeavors in the corporate sector.
Early Career at HCL Technologies
Syed Abid began his career at HCL Technologies, where he worked as a Senior Associate from 2005 to 2006 in Bengaluru, India. This early experience contributed to his understanding of technology and service delivery in the IT sector, laying the groundwork for his subsequent roles in consulting and management.
Foundational Education
Syed Abid completed his Intermediate education in Mathematics at St. Georges Junior College from 1996 to 1998. This foundational education in mathematics provided him with analytical skills that are essential in his current and previous roles in finance and management.