Zayd Patel

Zayd Patel is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), specifically in the Department of Information Systems within the College of Engineering and Information Technology. He concurrently serves as a Solution Engineering Leader at Salesforce, a Fortune 500 company, with over 12 years of experience in solution engineering, management consulting, and product management. Patel graduated from UMBC's BTA program and earned an MBA from Cornell University.

He teaches IS 498/SENG 691: Introduction to Solution Engineering, focusing on bridging business and technical concepts through real-world case studies. The course emphasizes problem-solving, innovative technical solutions, and career readiness in high-demand SE roles. Patel’s professional expertise includes showcasing Salesforce’s Slack platform to address client challenges, leveraging cross-functional collaboration.

Patel actively engages in community roles as a husband, father, and coach. While no academic awards are explicitly mentioned, his contributions to industry-academia collaboration highlight his commitment to education and professional development. His work integrates strategic leadership with technical execution, reflecting a career dedicated to solving complex business problems through technology.