Rafee Syed

About Rafee Syed

I am a Computer Science professional with extensive experience in large-scale technology systems, digital transformation, and strategic IT leadership. My long-term goal is to pursue a PhD at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Computational Social Science, and Climate & Urban Systems research.My research interests focus on:• Climate change modeling and socio-economic impact analysis• Urban sprawl, infrastructure systems, and data-driven urban planning• The economic and labor-market impact of robotics and automation• AI-driven modeling of societal and environmental systems• Policy-relevant computational simulations for large-scale human systemsWith a strong technical foundation in software engineering, systems architecture, and data-driven technologies, I aim to transition into research that applies computational methods to complex societal and environmental challenges.I am particularly interested in interdisciplinary programs that combine-AI & machine learning-Agent-based modeling-Climate and environmental data science-Computational economics-Public policy modelingCurrently exploring PhD opportunities in Computational Social Science and Earth Systems where technology meets human systems.Open to connecting with researchers and faculty working on climate systems modeling, urban analytics, automation economics, and AI-driven public policy research.

Experience

1. General Contractor

   5 Lights Llc

   Jan 2024 — Present · Nashville, TN, US

Education

• Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)

  M.S, Computer Science

  1995 — 1998

• PSG College of Technology

  B.S, Computer Technology - Minor in Math

  1987 — 1990

• University of California, Berkeley

  Pursued Certificate, Marketing

  2010 — 2013

Skills

• Automation
• Data Center
• Salesforce.com
• P&L Responsibility
• Power Systems
• Energy
• Saas
• P&L Management
• Cross-Cultural
• Plc
• Energy Management
• Software
• Manufacturing
• Management
• Integration
• Power Distribution
• Engineering
• Testing
• Electrical Engineering
• Energy Efficiency
• Big Data
• Product Management
• Procurement
• Business Strategy
• Scada
• Solution Architecture
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Engineering Management
• Project Management
• International Project Management
• Six Sigma
• Smart Grid
• Process Automation
• Change Management
• Leadership
• Operations Management
• Product Development
• R&D
• Enterprise Software