Syed Zaidi

Syed Zaidi is an experienced IT leader currently serving as the Head of IT Strategy and Enterprise Architecture and Program Manager for GenAI | Digital Transformation at QatarEnergy, a state-owned petroleum company in Qatar, since April 2022. Previously, Syed Zaidi held various positions at Oxy from May 2010 to March 2022, including Lead Enterprise Architect and Senior Project Manager, where efforts focused on leveraging emerging technologies to enhance business processes. Additionally, Syed Zaidi has held managerial roles in collaboration and document management at several companies, including Intermarine, Parker Drilling Company, Kinder Morgan, Schlumberger, Citigroup, and Tietronix Software for NASA. Education includes a Master of Business Administration in Organizational Leadership from the University of Houston, a Master's in Computer Information Systems from the University of Houston, and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from NED University of Engineering and Technology, with ongoing studies at MIT Professional Education for a blended professional degree as Chief Technology Officer.