Wahid Syed β CEO
I was literally born into a classroom. Growing up in rural Thane and Bhiwandi, my parents ran a humble institute. Students came and went β and I absorbed it all. The chalk dust, the questions, the "aha" moments. That world shaped everything I became. Two decades later, I'm still in that same field β except now the classroom is global. Today, as Founder & CEO of Cynthi'ans for Knowledge, I lead an edtech ecosystem that empowers educators and institutions to go digital β without losing what makes them human. And as Visiting Faculty at universities across India (FLAME, N.L. Dalmia, University of Mumbai, Rishihood, FLAME, UKS, Khalsa College of Engineering and more), I teach what the world actually needs right now: π― Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning π― Data Science, Analytics & Engineering π― FinTech, Blockchain & Digital Payments π― Prompt Engineering & Generative AI π― AI in HR, Finance & Marketing π― Cloud Computing, IoT & Emerging Tech My students range from undergraduates to PhD researchers, from management students to corporate teams. But the mission is always the same β give people skills that make them undeniable in the job market. Beyond education, I've spent 17+ years at the intersection of AI, business, and human potential. I've trained professionals at Platinum Industries, IPOHUB, and edept. I've built products. I've hosted "Genius Minds with Wahid Syed" β a podcast where curiosity meets the future. And yes β I've also been on Sony Entertainment's Crime Patrol and Bade Ache Lagte Hain, performed with Mukesh Chhabra's KHIDKIYAAN, and hold a black belt in Taek-Won-Do and am a national-level Kalaripayattu player. Life is too short to live in one lane. I'm now taking everything I've built β the knowledge, the network, the passion β global. If you're an institution looking to future-proof your curriculum, a company wanting to upskill your team, or a student ready to bet on yourself β I'd genuinely love to connect. Let's build something that matters. π
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Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 15 yrs 11 mos
Skills
- Business Intelligence (bi)
- Data Engineering
- Data Analytics
- Ai In Businesses
- Full-stack Development
- Cloud Computing
- Artificial Intelligence (ai)
Career Highlights
- Founder of a leading edtech ecosystem.
- Expert in AI, Data Science, and FinTech education.
- Experienced trainer for diverse audiences.
Work Experience
Bunts Sangha's UKS Institute of Management Studies and Research
Visiting Professor (1 yr)
Anna Leela College Of Commerce And Economics
Visiting Professor (11 mos)
Khalsa College Amritsar
Guest Lecturer (0 mo)
fragΔnanda - bliss your soul
Co-Founder (7 mos)
Cynthi'ans App
Founder CEO & CTO (7 yrs 5 mos)
Cynthia Educational Services
Managing Director & CEO (11 yrs 11 mos)
Managing Director (14 yrs 7 mos)
'Polish the Gem in You!!!'
Founder (13 yrs 5 mos)
Shravani Multimedia Pvt.Ltd
Events & Marketing Manager- Dadasaheb Phalke marathi awards- 2012 (2 mos)
wahidsyed.com
Chairman (15 yrs 11 mos)
Education
Master of Arts - MA at University of Mumbai
Bachelor's degree at University Department of Information Technology, Kalina,Mumbai
H.S.C at St.Lawrence Jr. College, Thane.
S.S.C at S.E.S High School, Thane.
Primary School at Holy Mary Convent High School, Bhiwandi