As a youth living in New York, Syed’s early inspiration to be an advocate stemmed from growing up in the neighbourhood where he was exposed to a multitude of ethic and diverse communities. Experiencing first-hand the challenges that immigrants faced, he was inspired to make a difference by addressing those issues through voluntary policy-making and direct service. Thereafter returning to Malaysia, he kick-started his career as a Fitness Manager at a reputable sports & fitness facility in Shah Alam, Selangor. During his four-year tenure at the facility, he specialised in strength and conditioning training for both clients and personal trainers. Having tailored many specific programmes to his clients’ needs and goals, he brings a set of personalised skills to best serve and deliver for clients of KRSP.
He then pursued his passion in law by completing his Bachelors of Laws (LL.B) at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) and joined a renowned legal firm as a Legal Counsel where he specialized in various areas of law including corporate banking & finance, real estate & property, regulatory compliance and commercial law. During his four years at the firm, he also completed his Master of Laws (LL.M) at UiTM with a focus on areas such as International Law, World Trade Systems, Islamic Banking & Securities and Patents & Trademarks. Syed is also a member of the Malaysian Bar Council and the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
Syed is currently based in Germany and holds a position as a Compliance Counsel at a German public-listed company. He is responsible for maintaining, developing and monitoring the Compliance Management System as part of the Global team.