Why Faraz Syed?
A glimpse into my journey, mindset, and what makes me different as a strategist, and creative problem solver.
Education
Master in Business Administration
Clark University
January 2024 - December 2025 | Worcester, Massachussets - USA
GPA: 3.89/4.00
- Dean's merit scholarship recipient (50%)
- Beta Alpha Psi Lifetime Membership
- Clark University Team Lead for Business Strategy competition organized by the Florida Southern College in Fall 2024
- Year 1 Research: The Worsening State of Education Among the Underprivileged in Telangana, India under Dr. David A. Jordan, DHA, MPA, Dean of the School of Business
- Year 2 Research: Walgreen Boots Alliance Strategy Analysis (with Orlie Jeranyama and William Brown) under Dr. Alan Eisner - Professor, Strategic Decision Making
Bachelor Of Commerce (Computers)
Osmania University
June 2018 - July 2021 | Hyderabad, Telangana - India
GPA: 8.37/10
- Studied Business, Economics, Accounting, Finance, and Computers
- Represented college at Sharkpool, Turncoat, Etude-de-Cas
Experience
AI & Growth Innovation Intern
The Resonance
July 2024 - Present | New Haven, Connecticut - United States of America
- Working with the Founders Pete Sena and Alex Hornak to pitch innovative ideas and build and deliver amazing products.
- Use Artificial Intelligence, Web Development, Market Research, Business Strategy and Management skills to understand the client's requirements to help them scale their Tech and Marketing.
Transportation Operations Specialist - I
Amazon
August 2023 - December 2023 | Hyderabad, Telangana - India
- Worked for the Amazon Freight (AF) team, the middle mile Supply Chain Operations and logistics department at Amazon helping clients in the transportation of their goods
- Clients Included: Hills Pet Nutrition, Coty, Bath & Body Works, Corning, Samsung, Domtar, Mueller Industries, Brother International; coordinated with employees for LG, Mars, Colgate and other accounts.
- Dealt with external customer companies with net annual revenues greater than $700 million.
- Helped in the smooth onboarding and offboarding of goods providing solutions for disruptions, disputes and issues with the transportation process.
- Worked on fostering strong alliances and partnerships with the clients and carriers involved.
- Took decisions in the best interest of Amazon and its stakeholders and ensured satisfaction of all the stakeholders involved in the process from the Shipper, the Receiver, Amazon, the carrier and the driver.
- Tracked shipments and created reports using Excel for all the cases handled, also reporting and escalating important issues to the upper management.
- Trained and mentored new hires to the team.
Fellowship In Software Development - Full Stack Specialization
Crio.Do
November 2021 - January 2023 | Hyderabad, Telangana - India (Remote)
- Learned Full Stack Web Development skills like HTML, CSS, Javascript, Mongo DB, Express.Js, React.Js, NodeJs, Libraries like Chakra UI, Material UI and Bootstrap, Responsive Web design, Adobe Photoshop, Figma, Git, Netlify, Heroku, Chrome Developer Tools, Mongo DB Atlas.
- Implemented the skills learnt to build 7 Frontend, Backend and Full Stack projects like: XFlix Node, Qkart Backend, XFlix Frontend, Qkart Frontend, XBoard, QTrip Dynamic and QTrip Static.
- Wrote clean, effective, reusable and understandable code through projects and feedback and mentorship from Software Engineers.
- Earned Product Developer Certification and completed the program on 20th October 2022.
Customer Service Associate - North America
Amazon
October 2021 - January 2022 | Hyderabad, Telangana - India
- Had the pleasure of interacting with different customers across the United States of America by understanding their wants and needs and helped them by solving the issues related to their orders and accounts with the best resolutions under the interest of the customers and the company.
- Coordinated with team managers, subject matter experts (SME)’s and leads to work on complex issues and come up with solutions in the best interest of the customer and the company.
Skills
Professional
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Decision Making
- Leadership
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Client Retention
- Customer Satisfaction
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Office
- Data Driven Decision Making
Product Management
- Agile Methodologies
- Scrum
- Kanban
- Product Management
- Generative AI
- Cloud Infrastructure
- MongoDB
- Product Development Life Cycle
- User Experience
Software Development
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- React.Js
- Node.Js
- Express.Js
- MongoDB
- Software Development Life Cycle
- Frontend Development
- Backend Development
- Full Stack Development
- SEO Optimization
- User Interface
Business Analytics
- Microsoft Excel
- SQL
- Tableau
- Microsoft Power BI
- Data Visualization
Certifications
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Issued Jan 2025
Career Essentials in Data Analysis by Microsoft and LinkedIn
Microsoft
Issued Aug 2024
Six Sigma White Belt Certification
The Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC)
Issued Jan 2023
Projects
Walgreens Boots Alliance Strategic Analysis
I got to work along with William Brown and Orlie Jeranyama in my Strategy class to conduct a researc...
Nintendo Strategic Analysis
Alongside my partners Orlie Jeranyama and William Brown, I had the privilege to perform a Strategic ...
The Worsening State of Education Among the Underprivileged in Telangana, India
This research has helped me investigate the reasons behind the worsening quality of education among ...
Case Study: Collusion - The Kentucky Milk Case (Part 2)
Analyzed potential collusion between dairies Meyer and Trauth in Kentucky's Tri-County area. Used Av...
Case Study: Making Business Decisions - Condo Sales
Investigated factors influencing sales prices of Oceanside Condominium units, focusing on variables ...
Data Project - Fed Funds Rate and Prime Rate Analysis
Analyzed the Fed Funds Rate and Prime Rate to answer some of the most pressing questions using Regre...
Case Study: Detecting Fraud in Insurance Claims
Analyzed a claim from a wholesale furniture retailer following a warehouse fire. Calculated Gross Pr...
Case Study: Collusion - The Kentucky Milk Case (Part 1)
Conducted a statistical analysis to investigate potential collusion in the Tri-County market between...
Faraz Power Usage App Official Website
A React.js website to download Faraz Power Usage Windows App
Recommendations
Dr. David Jordan, DHA, MPA
Dean, Clark University School of Business & Social Entrepreneur-In-Residence; President Emeritus, Seven Hills Foundation; Founder, Seven Hills Global Outreach
It has been my singular pleasure to have known Farajuddin Syed during his time at the Clark University School of Business. He has demonstrated extraordinary talent and skill in mastering all of his coursework, coupled with a singular sense of curiosity, determination, and grit — never settling for mediocrity in anything he attempts. I have had the joy of teaching hundreds of university students over the years, but Farajuddin (Faraz) stands out in my mind as an individual who pursued his dreams with focus and passion. He is exceptionally gifted intellectually and possesses the skills required for any business: the ability to establish meaningful collaborations, digital fluency, creative thinking, and an awareness of the environmental framework in which all business and society operate. He also has a unique ability to critically think through problems, identify possible solutions, and determine a responsible path forward. Farajuddin has demonstrated these skills both in his studies and in his life journey. I offer him my full support as he pursues a career in business. - Dr. David A. Jordan Dean, School of Business – Clark University
Sabri CALISICI, PMP
Founder/CEO @ CasePM | PMP, Project Management
To Whom It May Concern, I am delighted to recommend Farajuddin Syed for roles in Project Management. As a Project Management Instructor at CasePM Project Management Academy, I have had the pleasure of teaching Farajuddin and observing his profound commitment to his studies firsthand. Farajuddin has consistently demonstrated a deep passion for learning, particularly in Project Management. His enthusiasm is matched by his capabilities, as evidenced by his excellent performance in our courses and his successful attainment of the CAPM certification — a true testament to his dedication and skill in the field. Based on his academic achievements and intrinsic motivation, I am confident in Farajuddin's potential and suitability for any Project Management role. He is not only equipped with the required knowledge but also demonstrates the diligence and enthusiasm that make him an exceptional candidate. Thank you for considering this recommendation. Warm regards, Sabri CALISICI Project Management Instructor
Contact
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