Abid Syed
About Abid Syed
Abid Syed serves as the VP of Cloud Practice (Azure) at Cambay Consulting, LLC, where he has worked since 2020. He holds multiple degrees, including a Master's in Computer Science from the University of Chicago and a Master's in Arts from Harvard University, and has extensive experience in cloud solutions and network architecture.
Work at Cambay Consulting
Abid Syed serves as the Vice President of Cloud Practice (Azure) at Cambay Consulting, LLC, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he oversees the delivery of cloud solutions, ensuring they meet client expectations and requirements. He is responsible for qualifying opportunities and creating solution designs that align with client needs. His work involves collaboration with Line of Business experts to facilitate successful solution delivery within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Education and Expertise
Abid Syed has an extensive educational background, having studied at multiple prestigious institutions. He earned a Master of Arts from Harvard University from 2018 to 2020, along with a Graduate Certificate in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance. He also holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Chicago, completed between 2004 and 2008. Additionally, he received a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, from 1992 to 1996. His expertise includes leveraging Microsoft Cloud technologies for infrastructure, application, and workplace modernization.
Professional Background
Abid Syed has a diverse professional background, with experience in various roles across different companies. He worked at Microsoft as a Cloud Solutions Architect for one year in 2019-2020. Prior to that, he served as a Lead Solutions Architect at BT from 2014 to 2019 and as a Senior Network Architect at The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) from 2013 to 2014. His earlier roles include positions at Ericsson as a Presales Solutions Architect, MAXIMUS as a Senior Business Analyst, and Accenture as a Senior Technical Consultant.
Career Progression
Abid Syed's career spans over two decades, beginning as an Associate Network Engineer at Fluor Corporation from 1996 to 2001. He then transitioned to various roles, including Senior Business Analyst at MAXIMUS and Senior Technical Consultant at Accenture. His experience in cloud solutions began to take shape during his tenure at Microsoft and BT, where he focused on cloud architecture and solutions. His current role at Cambay Consulting reflects his accumulated expertise in cloud technologies and client solution delivery.